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Jaywalking Ticket on First Offense Would Be More Likely Under Phoenix Plan

Jaywalking Ticket on First Offense Would Be More Likely Under Phoenix Plan

By Steven HsiehFebruary 10, 2020

No more warnings.

Representative Blackman Proposes Sentencing Reform Bill for Nonviolent Offenders

Representative Blackman Proposes Sentencing Reform Bill for Nonviolent Offenders

By Hannah CritchfieldFebruary 6, 2020

Nonviolent offenders could earn reduced sentences though rehabilitative programming.

Sinema Votes For Conviction in Trump Impeachment Trial

Sinema Votes For Conviction in Trump Impeachment Trial

By Steven HsiehFebruary 5, 2020

She speaks!

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Bloomberg to Campaign in Arizona as Other Democrats Focus on Earlier Primaries

Bloomberg to Campaign in Arizona as Other Democrats Focus on Earlier Primaries

By Ali SwensonJanuary 29, 2020

While most Democratic candidates spend time in the four states with the earliest primaries, Michael Bloomberg is courting the Arizona vote.

Grace, 75, Once Homeless, Finds a Room to Rent. All She Needs Now Is an ID

Grace, 75, Once Homeless, Finds a Room to Rent. All She Needs Now Is an ID

By Elizabeth WhitmanJanuary 29, 2020

Without an ID, Grace, who was homeless for six months last year, cannot apply for a place of her own.

‘Penis Man’ Speaks, Says He’s Just a Copycat: ‘I Thought It Was a Good Message’

‘Penis Man’ Speaks, Says He’s Just a Copycat: ‘I Thought It Was a Good Message’

By Ray SternJanuary 28, 2020

“I’m not the original … there are hundreds of copycats with very distinctively different handwriting.”

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‘Penis Man’ Graffiti Artist Arrested by ’25 Heavily Armed SWAT Officers’

By Ray SternJanuary 25, 2020

“They raided my condo and vehicle … in west Phoenix with 25 heavily armed SWAT officers, and pointed a silenced assault rifle in my face.”

Walt Blackman Faces Backlash for Voting Yes on Mandatory Minimum Bill

By Meg O'ConnorJanuary 24, 2020

“This bill could have been stopped from moving with his vote,” Fealk said. “It’s very disappointing and disheartening to see.”

Tempe Police Declare War on ‘Penis Man’

Tempe Police Declare War on ‘Penis Man’

By Ray SternJanuary 23, 2020

“The Tempe Police Department has opened an investigation in attempt to identify and apprehend person/s responsible.”

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Drunk-Driving Lawmaker Accuses Reporter of Drug Problem After Question on Affair

Drunk-Driving Lawmaker Accuses Reporter of Drug Problem After Question on Affair

By Steven HsiehJanuary 22, 2020

“If you have a problem with substance abuse, I am more than willing to talk to you anytime you need because I think you do.”

State Rep. David Cook Faces Questions of Unethical Relationship With Lobbyist

State Rep. David Cook Faces Questions of Unethical Relationship With Lobbyist

By Elizabeth WhitmanJanuary 22, 2020

State Representative David Cook and lobbyist AnnaMarie Knorr have denied allegations that their relationship was anything but platonic.

There Are More Stories Than Floors at The Stewart, Phoenix’s Beleaguered New Luxury High-Rise

There Are More Stories Than Floors at The Stewart, Phoenix’s Beleaguered New Luxury High-Rise

By Robrt L. PelaJanuary 22, 2020

Among the amenities at this downtown tower: electrical failures, dead air conditioners, brown tap water, and transient Airbnb partiers.

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Trump Impeachment Defense Lawyer Once Won $60 Million in Arizona Corruption Case

Trump Impeachment Defense Lawyer Once Won $60 Million in Arizona Corruption Case

By Ali SwensonJanuary 21, 2020

Lawyer Eric Herschmann once sued the Arizona Corporation Commissioner for $60 million.

State Rep. Jay Lawrence Rallies Against Abortion and Discovers His Daughter

State Rep. Jay Lawrence Rallies Against Abortion and Discovers His Daughter

By Steven HsiehJanuary 20, 2020

An eventful week!

5 Things Arizona Cities Can’t Do Thanks to State Pre-emption Laws

5 Things Arizona Cities Can’t Do Thanks to State Pre-emption Laws

By Steven HsiehJanuary 17, 2020

Plastic bag bans? Inclusionary zoning? Not in Arizona.

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Warren Camp Staffs Up in Arizona Ahead of March Presidential Preference Election

Warren Camp Staffs Up in Arizona Ahead of March Presidential Preference Election

By Ali SwensonJanuary 16, 2020

The Massachusetts senator is making a play for Arizona with five new senior staff hires.

Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick Taking Leave to Treat ‘Alcohol Dependence’

Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick Taking Leave to Treat ‘Alcohol Dependence’

By Steven HsiehJanuary 15, 2020

This is a developing story.

Sex Ed Debate Brings Anti-LGBTQ Voices to the Arizona Capitol

Sex Ed Debate Brings Anti-LGBTQ Voices to the Arizona Capitol

By Steven HsiehJanuary 15, 2020

Sharon Slater, the founder of an anti-LGBTQ group, is one of the biggest supporters of sex ed restrictions.

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Border Patrol Burritos Are Making Migrants Sick, Doctors Say

Border Patrol Burritos Are Making Migrants Sick, Doctors Say

By Hannah CritchfieldJanuary 14, 2020

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it’s investigating the situation following New Times’ report.

Disgraced Republican David Stringer Is Running for Yavapai County Attorney

Disgraced Republican David Stringer Is Running for Yavapai County Attorney

By Steven HsiehJanuary 13, 2020

He faces a steep run to election.

Arizona Senator Proposes Bill to Repeal Notorious SB 1070

Arizona Senator Proposes Bill to Repeal Notorious SB 1070

By Hannah CritchfieldJanuary 10, 2020

The bill would eliminate what remains of the infamous Senate Bill 1070.

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Phoenix City Council Passes Scaled-Down Regulations on Short-Term Rentals

Phoenix City Council Passes Scaled-Down Regulations on Short-Term Rentals

By Steven HsiehJanuary 9, 2020

There were concessions for Airbnb and similar companies.

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