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Groups Sue Arizona Legislature Over Closed-Door ALEC Meetings

Groups Sue Arizona Legislature Over Closed-Door ALEC Meetings

By Elizabeth WhitmanDecember 4, 2019

They want a judge to rule that Arizona’s transparency laws apply to these secretive legislative discussions.

Kelly Townsend Bill Would Ban Use of Utility Bills, Student Cards as Voter ID

Kelly Townsend Bill Would Ban Use of Utility Bills, Student Cards as Voter ID

By Steven HsiehDecember 3, 2019

Also on the list: bank and tax statements, vehicle registration, and insurance cards.

Child Sex Abuse Task Force Gives 19 Recommendations; Some Say It Lacks a Big One

Child Sex Abuse Task Force Gives 19 Recommendations; Some Say It Lacks a Big One

By Ali SwensonNovember 26, 2019

After meeting six times from September to November, here are the group’s highly-anticipated findings.

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Jury Finds Scott Warren’s Aid to Migrants Wasn’t a Crime

Jury Finds Scott Warren’s Aid to Migrants Wasn’t a Crime

By Hannah CritchfieldNovember 21, 2019

“The government failed in its attempt to criminalize basic human kindness,” Warren said.

Exclusive: Road Lighting Was Ideal at Site of Fatal Uber Self-Driving Crash

Exclusive: Road Lighting Was Ideal at Site of Fatal Uber Self-Driving Crash

By Ray SternNovember 21, 2019

A widely seen video of the March 2018 fatal Uber crash in Tempe shows the scene as much darker than it is, a lighting study by Tempe PD proved.

Three More Top People Out at State DES Without Explanation

Three More Top People Out at State DES Without Explanation

By Hannah CritchfieldNovember 21, 2019

Lovell, Wertzberger, and Petersen are simply “no longer with the agency.”

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Border Patrol Agent Who Hit Migrant With Truck Gets Three Years of Probation

Border Patrol Agent Who Hit Migrant With Truck Gets Three Years of Probation

By Hannah CritchfieldNovember 20, 2019

His lawyer said the agent’s use of the word “tonk” was just “gallows humor.”

Lyft to Stop Service to Phoenix Airport Due to Proposed Ride-Share Fees

Lyft to Stop Service to Phoenix Airport Due to Proposed Ride-Share Fees

By Steven HsiehNovember 18, 2019

Under a city council proposal, companies like Uber and Lyft would have to pay $4 for every airport pickup and drop-off.

Disturbed Dreams: How ICE Detained a Phoenix DACA Recipient

Disturbed Dreams: How ICE Detained a Phoenix DACA Recipient

By Hannah CritchfieldNovember 18, 2019

The DACA program is more fragile than you’d think.

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Congressman Paul Gosar Embeds ‘Epstein Didn’t Kill Himself’ Message in Tweets

Congressman Paul Gosar Embeds ‘Epstein Didn’t Kill Himself’ Message in Tweets

By Hannah CritchfieldNovember 13, 2019

“The Epstein reference is for the connoisseurs of subtlety,” the congressman told Phoenix New Times.

Costco Allows Trump Fans to Rally at Scottsdale Trump Jr. Event Despite Policy

By Ali SwensonNovember 12, 2019

Arizona Republican Party Chair Kelli Ward even made an appearance.

Deployed, Then Deported: How a US Navy Vet from Phoenix Was Exiled to Mexico

By Ali SwensonNovember 7, 2019

Alex Murillo served his country. Then he was kicked out.

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As Tucson Counts Sanctuary City Vote, Mohave County Calls Itself Gun ‘Sanctuary’

As Tucson Counts Sanctuary City Vote, Mohave County Calls Itself Gun ‘Sanctuary’

By Ali SwensonNovember 5, 2019

Tucson could soon become a sanctuary city for immigrants. Meanwhile, Mohave County has declared itself a “sanctuary county” for an entirely different group: gun owners.

Rodney Glassman Raising Cash for Official Who Could Vote to Appoint Him Assessor

Rodney Glassman Raising Cash for Official Who Could Vote to Appoint Him Assessor

By Steven HsiehNovember 5, 2019

Conflict-of-interest, much?

Democrats Sue Over Arizona Law That Gives Top Ballot Positions to Republicans

Democrats Sue Over Arizona Law That Gives Top Ballot Positions to Republicans

By Ali SwensonNovember 1, 2019

Republicans will get the top position on 2020 ballots in all but four Arizona counties. A new lawsuit aims to change that.

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Prosecutors Want Migrant Helper Banned From Speaking About Trump at Trial

By Hannah CritchfieldOctober 31, 2019

“Any reference to the President or his administration would be irrelevant and unfairly prejudicial,” the motion states.

Ballot Initiative Would Limit Big Campaign Donors, Transform Elections in Arizona

Ballot Initiative Would Limit Big Campaign Donors, Transform Elections in Arizona

By Steven HsiehOctober 31, 2019

The initiative would give every voter $100 to spend on political campaigns.

Waymo Ramping Up Fully Driverless Operations in Phoenix Area

By Ray SternOctober 31, 2019

Waymo has begun to make its fully driverless vehicles more visible on metro Phoenix streets.

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Make No Mistake: The Majority of Arizona’s Migrants This Year Were Family Units

Make No Mistake: The Majority of Arizona’s Migrants This Year Were Family Units

By Hannah CritchfieldOctober 30, 2019

Agent Jose Garibay of the Yuma Sector confirmed that Yuma Border Patrol was not planning to make a video.

Transgender Woman From El Salvador Faces Uncertain Future as Asylee in Phoenix

Transgender Woman From El Salvador Faces Uncertain Future as Asylee in Phoenix

By Hannah CritchfieldOctober 28, 2019

Spending her entire asylum process in detention, the Salvadoran woman had little time to prepare for a future outside it.

ICE Deleted Footage of Transgender Migrant’s Death

ICE Deleted Footage of Transgender Migrant’s Death

By Hannah CritchfieldOctober 24, 2019

ICE deleted video of Roxsana Hernández, a transgender migrant who spent time in an Arizona detention center before her death.

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Andy Biggs Tweeted While Occupying a Secure Capitol Room That Bans Phones

By Steven HsiehOctober 23, 2019

“All tweets sent out when I’m in the SCIF are being transmitted to staff for publication.”

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