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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 9, 2018Failure of Prop. 127 won’t stop renewable energy push, experts say
The fight over whether Arizona should get half of its electricity from solar, wind and other renewable sources turned bitter election night when Attorney General Mark Brnovich called out California billionaire Tom Steyer for using California’s energy policies to try to influence Arizona’s policies.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Political analyst ’90 percent’ certain Sinema will defeat McSally
KTAR political analyst Dr. Mike O'Neil told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Mac & Gaydos on Thursday he was "90 percent" certain Democrat Kyrsten Sinema would defeat Republican Martha McSally for Arizona's U.S. Senate seat.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Democrat Kathy Hoffman takes lead in Arizona school superintendent race
In an under-the-radar ongoing election battle in Arizona, Democrat Kathy Hoffman surged ahead of Republican Frank Riggs on Thursday in the superintendent of public instruction race.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Yuma Rep. Charlene Fernandez to lead Democrats in Arizona House
Rep. Charlene Fernandez of Yuma was elected as leader of the Democratic contingent in the Arizona House of Representatives, the party announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Kyrsten Sinema moves ahead of Martha McSally in Arizona Senate race
The contentious, drawn-out race for Arizona’s U.S. Senate seat flipped Thursday, with Democrat Kyrsten Sinema moving ahead of Republican Martha McSally’s lead after the latest batch of results.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Rep. Schweikert says lawmakers should not politicize mass shootings
U.S. Rep. David Schweikert said lawmakers and public officials should, in the wake of mass shootings, discuss ways to keep the community safer but not politicize the shooting.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018No Phoenix-area freeway closures planned for Veterans Day weekend
The Arizona Department of Transportation said it wasn’t planning any projects that would require shutting down Phoenix-area freeways for Veterans Day weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Director of Arizona’s Medicaid agency announces retirement
Longtime Arizona public servant Thomas Betlach announced that he is retiring from his position as head of the state’s Medicaid agency.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Maricopa County elections officials continue to count ballots amid lawsuit
Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes assured voters who cast a ballot for Tuesday's election that elections officials are working to count their votes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Phoenix Sky Harbor takes top spot in website ranking of best US airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was named the best airport in the United States by a prominent travel advice website.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Ducey orders flags at half-staff for Thousand Oaks shooting victims
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the 12 people who were killed during a shooting in Southern California.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018FBI offering $2,500 reward in pursuit of Phoenix’s ‘Mismatch Bandit’
The FBI is offering a $2,500 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a man known as the “Mismatch Bandit” who is wanted for robbing at least 18 Phoenix businesses.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Michael Phelps drops asking price, sells Phoenix-area home for $3.5M
Former Olympic swim star Michael Phelps has sold his family's Phoenix-area home just about six months after listing it, according to a real estate site.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Arizona Statehouse elects new leadership after Tuesday election
There is new leadership at the Arizona Statehouse after voters took to the polls during Tuesday's midterm election, it was announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Arizona woman sentenced to probation for Tempe mosque burglary
An Arizona woman was sentenced to probation for burglarizing a mosque in Tempe as her and a second woman filmed themselves making derogatory comments about Muslims.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Highway in northeastern Arizona briefly closed after troopers find body
A highway in northeastern Arizona was closed early Thursday morning after troopers found a body, Trooper Kameron Lee with the Arizona Department of Public Safety said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Wreck on Loop 101 in Tempe slows down morning traffic
Crashes in both directions on Loop 101 in Tempe jammed up the road and caused delays during Thursday's morning rush.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized after fall
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized after she fractured three ribs from a fall in her office, the Supreme Court announced on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Arizona Republicans sue county recorders over ballots
Republicans filed a lawsuit to challenge the way some Arizona counties count mail-in ballots as election officials began to slowly tally more than 600,000 votes in the narrow Senate race.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Kartchner Caverns will partially close through December for critical updates
Kartchner Caverns State Park will close periodically throughout December as Arizona State Parks and Trails crew members make critical updates, the agency announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Canal Convergence begins at the Scottsdale Waterfront this weekend
Interactive artwork will be on display, and activities and live performances will be available at the Scottsdale Waterfront beginning Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Head of Arizona public health group happy to see US House change hands
The head of an Arizona public health organization welcomed the outcome of Tuesday’s election, with Democratic control of the U.S. House likely to ensure protection of Affordable Care Act.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018Valley charities aim to collect thousands of turkeys for Thanksgiving
The Phoenix Rescue Mission and the Phoenix-based St. Mary’s Food Bank are holding turkey drives in the lead-up to Thanksgiving.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 8, 2018George Lopez’s Chingon Kitchen coming to Vee Quiva Casino
Actor and comedian George Lopez will bring his Mexican restaurant to Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino early next year, according to ABC15 Arizona.