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19 Firefighters Killed in Wind-Swept Blaze Near Prescott

'Hotshot' crew members caught as they were forced to deploy fire shelters, state forestry spokesman reports.

'Excessive Heat' Warning Remains in Effect in AZ

Temperatures to 116 Sunday, with limited outdoor activity advised; monsoon coming, but not soon enough.

AZ Week: Vote Law Ruling - Boon or Barrier?

Supreme Court case brings cheer to some, fear to others about electorate discrimination or lack thereof.

UPDATE: Senate Passes Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Bill received a 68-32 vote, moves forward to the House.

Brewer: 'I Demand a Secure Border'

Governor says she is encouraged by Senate immigration reform but wants security 'as strong as possible.'

Key Part of Voting Rights Act Ruled Unconstitutional

Supreme Court decision, 5-4, frees Arizona, 8 other states from federal preclearance of electoral changes.

Study: AZ Lags National Gains for Charter Schools

Despite having BASIS nationally ranked, state records low scores in reading, math for nontraditional classrooms.

Supreme Court Wants Limited Affirmative Action

Justices do not overturn law, but order lower court to apply narrower definition in college admissions case.

TUSD Hires New Superintendent

Board votes 4 to 1 in favor of H.T. Sanchez, the district’s sole finalist

AZ Illustrated Science: Dealing with Addiction

AZ Illustrated explores recovering from addiction

AZ Voter ID Law Ruled Unconstitutional

US Supreme Court says states cannot require proof of citizenship for registration; ballot referendum negated.

AZ Week: School Funding Better, More Needed

New budget 'very good for education,' one lawmaker says; 'doesn't make up for' $1B in cuts, says another.

Medicaid Drives Coalition to AZ Budget Adoption

Passage comes on votes of 18-11 in Senate, 33-27 in House, splitting GOP and giving Brewer major victory.

Immigration Reform Debate Under Way in Senate

Key sponsor McCain decries amendments as costly, unnecessary; he seeks better use of current technology.

Another Big Drop in AZ Foreclosure Filings

Down 59.3% statewide from year ago; Phoenix, once nation's worst, saw 64% decline and higher prices.

House, Senate in Session on Medicaid, State Budget

Glut of amendment paperwork bogs down legislative process; all-nighter expected, with proponents optimistic.

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