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State has mixed bag of growth in 2021

Census data show swings in local populations.

Governor heads to Israel

He will talk trade, water, and border security while there.

Ducey vetoes voter registration bill

The bill would have forced investigations of voter registrations.

Lieberman drops out of race for governor

He is the first candidate to drop out of the Democratic gubernatorial primary.

COVID numbers rising in Arizona

The number of new COVID cases in Pima County has topped more than 1,000 for the second week in a row.

Department of Corrections hires controversial private health care company

The department is still involved in a lawsuit over allegations that it provided unconstitutional levels of health care.

Hydropower customers could pay extra fees

Federal law requires fees be paid whether or not dams are generating power.

Probe OK'd of Arizona senator's comments on Buffalo shooting

Democrats wanted Sen. Wendy Rogers expelled from the Senate.

Arizona regulators skipped inspections of long-term care facilities

Auditor general says state regulators wrongly downgraded complaints including severe allegations, such as sexual assault and neglect.

Supreme Court hobbles challenges by inmates based on poor legal representation

Court says federal judges may not hear "new evidence" obtained after conviction to show how deficient the trial or appellate lawyer in state court was.

"I Dream in Widescreen 2022" is a feast for the mind's eye.

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Arizona hits record low unemployment, but Tucson lags in jobs recovery

The state also recorded one of the highest quit rates in the country.

Ginni Thomas' emails deepen her involvement in 2020 election

Thomas urged Republican lawmakers in Arizona after the election to choose their own slate of electors.

Tucson willing to give up some Colorado River water

The Mayor and Council are looking at how to take stress off Lake Powell and Lake Mead.

No charges for TPD officer in parking lot fight

The Pima County Attorney’s office said there is not enough evidence to charge.

Douglas voters reject pay raise for mayor, council

The city’s residents voted down about half of the 36 proposed amendments to the city’s charter, though results are not final.

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