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Arizona lawmaker explains role in potential lawsuit over teacher walkout

Arizona Rep. Kelly Townsend said she has been consulting with attorneys for a potential class-action lawsuit by those who suffer financial or occupational harm because of the planned teacher walkout.
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Diane Douglas warns teachers there could be repercussions for walkout

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas called the planned teacher walkout illegal and warned teachers that they would be taking a risk by walking off the job.
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DPS boss says Arizona may commit more National Guard to border security

Col. Frank Milstead, head of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, said it was possible even more National Guard members from the state could be sent to the border for security.
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Union chief sees military working surveillance on US-Mexico border

Troops sent to the United States-Mexico border by President Donald Trump would likely serve in a surveillance role, the head of the Border Patrol agents union said Wednesday.
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Superintendent Douglas says Arizona must find new ways to fund education

Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas said Tuesday that Arizona needs to think outside the box when it comes to getting money into education.
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Superintendent Douglas says Arizona law would allow armed teachers

Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas said that Arizona would not need to change any laws to begin arming teachers on campus.
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Penzone says protecting schools isn’t as easy as giving teachers a gun

Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone said Friday that protecting the nation's schools is not as easy as simply handing out guns to teachers.
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Special: Debate over gun violence in schools divides Arizona experts

Hosts Bruce St. James and Pamela Hughes hosted a special three-hour show Thursday on KTAR News 92.3 FM to talk about one issue: gun violence in schools.
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Special Bruce St. James, Pamela Hughes show to focus on gun violence

On Thursday, hosts Bruce St. James and Pamela Hughes will dedicate 9 a.m. to noon on KTAR News 92.3 FM on gun violence in schools.
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Phoenix church offers sanctuary to man about to be deported

A Phoenix church has given sanctuary to a man facing deportation for the third time, so he can remain with his sick child and pregnant wife.
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DPS says average wrong-way drivers are double legal limit, have priors

While 20 to 25 percent of wrong-way drivers are not impaired, suffering from medical conditions, many of the cases are related to alcohol or drugs.
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Arizona’s warm January doesn’t mean unusually hot summer coming

A weather expert said January temperatures in the 80s do not mean Arizona is poised for a hotter-than-normal summer.
6 years ago
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Arizona DPS director would like Supreme Court ruling on marijuana

The director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety said Friday that he would like to see the Supreme Court rule on marijuana.
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Sheriff Paul Penzone spots package thieves in his own neighborhood

They chose the wrong neighborhood: Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone said Wednesday that he spotted three package thieves near his own door recently.
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Arizona commissioner looking into attempt to rework APS rate hikes

An Arizona commissioner said Wednesday that he was researching a way to eliminate or reduce electric rate hikes for APS customers.
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Association head says he hasn’t seen $10K teacher raises in Arizona

The president of the Arizona Education Association said he was unaware of teachers who received a $10,000 raise, despite Gov. Doug Ducey claiming it was so.
7 years ago
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DPS to conduct zero-tolerance speed crackdown in Phoenix

The Arizona Department of Public Safety will ticket all drivers who are caught speeding during a 30-day operation that will begin next week.
7 years ago
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DPS says Arizona State Fair security sound in wake of Las Vegas shooting

The Department of Public Safety said Tuesday that people should rest assured they will be safe at the Arizona State Fair after the shooting in Las Vegas.
7 years ago
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Arizona Sen. Flake introduces compromise bill for DACA, border

U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake has addressed border wall security and the futures of young immigrants in the country in a compromise bill.
7 years ago
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Arizona AG says state tuition rate hikes unfair for parents, students

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said Tuesday that large tuition rate hikes at the state's universities were unfair for both parents and students.
7 years ago
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Franks says passing immigration reform will be Senate problem

Rep. Trent Franks said he believes the House will pass immigration reform in the next six months, but did not have the same optimism toward the Senate.
7 years ago
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Arizona AG sues company, three doctors for opioid prescription scheme

The Arizona Attorney General's Office filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging a Chandler-based drugmaker paid doctors to prescribe an opioid to patients.
7 years ago
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Former Arizona AG says Arpaio pardon could undermine faith in judiciary

A former Arizona attorney general said President Donald Trump's pardon of Joe Arpaio could undermine the public's faith in the court system.
7 years ago
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Gallego wants investigation into protest of Trump’s Phoenix rally

An Arizona congressman wants a full investigation into a protest against President Donald Trump's Phoenix rally that ended with tear gas and arrests.
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Opinions split after Trump protest in downtown Phoenix

What began as a peaceful protest against President Donald Trump in Phoenix ended with tear gas, pepper spray and police telling everyone to leave.
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Phoenix police chief gives officers A+ for conduct during Trump rally protest

Police Chief Jeri Williams said she thought her officers did an outstanding job handling a large protest after President Donald Trump's rally in Phoenix.
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Former DHS official: Trump admin empowering white supremacists

A former Department of Homeland Security official said Tuesday that white supremacists are being empowered by President Donald Trump's administration.
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Arizona DPS carrying anti-opioid overdose medications for K9 units

Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers have begun carrying an anti-opioid overdose medications for the agency's police dogs.
7 years ago
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Arizona AG warns of air conditioning scams during record heat

The attorney general's office is warning Arizona residents to keep an eye out for air conditioning repair scams as the state endures record temperatures.
7 years ago
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DeWit: Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch big loser of Comey hearing

Following the Senate hearing for former FBI Director James Comey Thursday, Arizona Treasurer Jeff DeWit shared some of his reactions.
7 years ago