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Explosives busts show demand for grenades

Explosives busts show demand for grenades

Jacques Billeaud, The Associated Press Nov 20, 2009 - 2:16PM

Authorities say the arrests of three men who allegedly sold casings for 23 hand grenades this week in metropolitan Phoenix is a reminder that the illegal market for explosives isn't isolated to Mexico.

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Jobless rate rises despite more working

A new unemployment report provides mixed news about the state of Arizona's economy. The figures Thursday from the state Department of...

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Gould, Verschoor won’t support budget plan

Efforts to start plugging the $2 billion hole in the state budget came to a screeching halt Thursday when two Republican lawmakers...

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Commission confirms ouster of legislator

Arizona's public campaign financing commission has affirmed a judge's decision removing a lawmaker from office for violating campaign...

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The Associated Press

Nov 19, 2009 - 10:43AM

Winter bookings at recreational vehicle parks in metropolitan Phoenix are up after three years of decline, a sign it may be a good year for the industry that caters to "snowbirds."

Few cancelations reported at winter RV parks

The Associated Press Nov 19, 2009 - 10:43AM

Winter bookings at recreational vehicle parks in metropolitan Phoenix are up after three years of decline, a sign it may be a good year for the industry that caters to "snowbirds."

Concern over law to deny benefits to illegals

Sonu Munshi, Tribune Nov 19, 2009 - 8:26PM

East Valley officials and leaders say a new law related to checking legal status of residents seeking government benefits is wide open to interpretation, could become a headache and cost taxpayers if it results in frivolous lawsuits.

Arizona Politics

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services

Nov 19, 2009 - 9:07PM

Efforts to start plugging the $2 billion hole in the state budget came to a screeching halt Thursday when two Republican lawmakers refused to support the plan.

Gould, Verschoor won’t support budget plan

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services Nov 19, 2009 - 9:07PM

Efforts to start plugging the $2 billion hole in the state budget came to a screeching halt Thursday when two Republican lawmakers refused to support the plan.

Commission confirms ouster of legislator

The Associated Press Nov 19, 2009 - 11:51AM

Arizona's public campaign financing commission has affirmed a judge's decision removing a lawmaker from office for violating campaign finance rules and laws.

Immigration

Gary Grado, Tribune

Nov 18, 2009 - 4:07PM

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office on Wednesday filed the first case under the 2-year-old employer sanctions law that punishes businesses for knowingly hiring illegal immigrants.

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The Associated Press

Nov 20, 2009 - 1:25PM

Canadian investor Arthur Wong is buying condos in Las Vegas and Phoenix like a shopper at Costco: In bulk, with slashed prices....

Real estate agents see return of foreign buyers

The Associated Press Nov 20, 2009 - 1:25PM

Canadian investor Arthur Wong is buying condos in Las Vegas and Phoenix like a shopper at Costco: In bulk, with slashed prices....

Group threatens to sue over Mexican gray wolf

The Associated Press Nov 20, 2009 - 1:23PM

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- An environmental group is threatening to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over its failure to respond to a petition involving the Mexican gray wolf....

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