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Arizona House Approves Bill Further Protecting Religious Freedom
Senate Bill 1178 , which passed the Arizona House of Representatives on Wednesday with a 32-24 vote along party lines and reportedly with little debate, seeks to strengthen the language of the already existing Religious Freedom Restoration Act.The bill seeks to strengthen religious freedom in the state in several ways, predominately by giving all denominations the ability to file a lawsuit over ...
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Judge Suggests He Will Strike Down Arizona Discrimination Against Many Immigrant Drivers
After President Obama opened the door to temporary legal status for more than a million young immigrants who came to the United States as children, Arizona and other ...
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Direct Energy looking forward to Arizona electric deregulation discussion
Direct Energy is expanding in the Phoenix area. Direct Energy is ready to start talking a bit more about deregulated utilities in Arizona. The Houston-based company, which announced earlier this year it was opening another call center in the Valley, is ready to join in on the discussion of giving consumers a choice in who their electric providers will be. Heres a hint: Direct Energy believes ...
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Greys Anatomys Jessica Capshaw Arizona Does Not Forgive Callie
'Grey's Anatomy's' Sarah Drew on April's Sweet (and Sudden) Surprise Arizona Robbins made a heartbreaking confession during Thursday's ninth season finale ...
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Fitch Releases Report on Tucson AZ
California's Fiscally Disciplined Budget Positive Fitch Ratings views California's fiscal 2014 budget as continuing the disciplined approach to fiscal management shown by the state in recent years. California's economic outlook cautiously forecasts that the expiration of the federal payroll tax holiday and federal sequestration cuts will have a modestly negative impact on ...
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Arizona law banning hiring of illegal immigrants hurts workers more than businesses
FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2011 photo, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio speaks to the media after his deputies conducted a raid at a printing company in Phoenix, arresting six suspects out of 17 they were allegedly looking for. The immigration debate in Arizona reached a boiling point when the state passed a groundbreaking law in 2007 targeting those often blamed with fueling the nation's ...
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Arizona Insurance Agency Chosen for Agency 2020
Hester, Heitel & Associates, an independent insurance agency in Phoenix, Ariz. was chosen to represent "the path to the future for all independent agencies," announced Consumer Agency Portal LLC, also known as Project CAP, creator of the Agency 2020 program. Through early 2014, industry service and product providers will work with Hester, Heitel to explore pathways to future ...
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Craft events in Tucson this weekend Mondrian art Pac-Man and more
Color Me Mine Events It's My Party - Get a free $3 pottery upgrade when you book your party on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Pajama Night - Save 50% on your studio fee if you go in wearing pajamas 6 p.m. to close on Saturday, May 18, ...
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Arizona bid to block young immigrant drivers licences denied by judge
Arizona 's Republican governor from denying driver's licenses to young immigrants granted temporary legal status by the federal government. Civil rights groups had filed a lawsuit in US district court in Phoenix in November against Governor Jan Brewer and two state transportation department officials on behalf of five Mexican immigrants who qualify for deferred deportation status under ...
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May 17 Today in Arizona history
1900: An Arizona and New Mexico Railroad freight train crashes through a bridge near Clifton. Three people are killed and nine injured.1910: The Douglas police chief arrests the mayor on a charge of failing to hitch his horse.Also in 1910: The Hotel Adams in Phoenix is destroyed by fire, withtwo people killed and the loss estimated at $275,000. Then-Governor and Mrs. Richard Sloan, who were ...
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‘Stand Your Religious Ground’ Law Passes Arizona House
approved a measure which expanded the city’s existing anti-discrimination law to include LGBT and disabled citizens. This affects contracts, housing, public accommodations and employment but only for the city of Phoenix proper, the rest of Arizona can continue to legally discriminate. It was a smart move on the part of the council and Mayor Greg Stanton since Phoenix, the 6th largest city ...
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RPT-Fitch upgrades Pinnacle West Subsidiary Arizona Public Service to BBB+
Approximately $3.4 billion of long term debt is affected by the rating action. The upgrade reflects strong operating performance in 2012 and the constructive outcome of APS' settled 2010 General Rate Case (GRC), which will provide a tailwind for improved earnings and credit ratios this year. The ratings also consider APS' solid liquidity position, manageable debt maturities, low ...
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Tim Steller VA backlog keeps wounded Tucson vet from getting the surgery he needs
At 26, Reno Roethle is going through a time of life when people make big decisions - about careers, lovers, moves.But he's got a big obstacle.His surgically repaired lip, damaged in 2007 by a blast in Sadr City, Baghdad, doesn't look or work quite right. Half of his lower lip is white, due to skin grafts used to repair it, and it's flat so sometimes he drools.It's not exactly ...
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Judge refuses to halt Arizona governors order denying drivers licenses for young immigrants
PHOENIX - A judge on Thursday refused to halt Gov. Jan Brewer's order that denies driver's licenses for young immigrants in Arizona who have gotten work permits and avoided deportation under an Obama administration policy. The decision by U.S. District Judge David Campbell rejects the argument by immigrant rights advocates who said Brewer's policy was unconstitutional because ...
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Ventura College names Greg Gillespie of Arizona as new president
Gillespie, who was selected from five finalists for the job, is now vice president for instruction and student services at Yavapai College in Prescott, Ariz. The Ventura County Community College District board announced the decision after meeting in closed session this ...
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Judge Refuses to Stop Arizona From Denying Drivers Licenses to Immigrants
PHOENIX -- A U.S. federal judge refused on Thursday to block Arizona's Republican Governor Jan Brewer from denying driver's licenses to young immigrants granted temporary legal status by the federal ...
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Judge allows Arizona immigrant drivers license policy move forward
PHOENIX – A judge on Thursday refused to halt Gov. Jan Brewer's order that denies driver's licenses for young immigrants in Arizona who have gotten work permits and avoided deportation under an Obama administration policy. The decision by U.S. District Judge David Campbell rejects the argument by immigrant rights advocates who said Brewer's policy was unconstitutional ...
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Arizona woman accused of trying to give away baby
PHOENIX-A woman is facing a child abuse charge after police say she tried to give her baby to strangers outside a Phoenix convenience store. Police spokesman Sgt. Tommy Thompson says officers were called to the store Wednesday evening to check on 36-year-old Rozenna Luna and her 6-month-old daughter. Witnesses told officers that Luna was asking strangers if they wanted a free child. Police say ...
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Siblings of man Jodi Arias killed tell Arizona jury of their nightmares
Jodi Arias is pictured during her trial at Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix, Arizona, April 2, 2013. (REUTERS/David Wallace/The Arizona ...
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Arizona St.s Evan Gordon transferring to Indiana
Ric Tapia/Icon SMI BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- Evan Gordon is coming home. Indiana announced Thursday that the former Arizona State guard will transfer to Bloomington and enroll in graduate school so he can be eligible immediately next season. Gordon, an Indianapolis native, is the brother of former Indiana star and NBA guard Eric Gordon. Evan Gordon left the Sun Devils ...
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Tucson redevelopment project hitting obstacles
Downtown Tucson is meant to be the heart of the city, but has suffered due to the emergence of the suburbs and general economic neglect, hence making it the focus of a major revitalization project that aims to breathe new life into the area, however, the road has been uncertain and remains beset with challenges.
In 1999, residents of Tucson voted in favour of the redevelopment plan for downtown, which was to be jumped started with the construction of a new mixed-use development called Rio Nuevo, which would function as both a retail and community hub, complimented by the presence of several new hotels and the Convention Centre, which was to be expanded. Read more
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