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  1. article Friday Night Live coming June 21

    Tuesday, June 18, 2013 2:31 pm

    Contemporary jazz and blues will liven up the next Friday Night Live!

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  2. article Brewer signs legislation to expand Medicaid in Arizona

    Tuesday, June 18, 2013 8:48 am

    Surrounded by what could be the new, more moderate legislative majority, Gov. Jan Brewer signed legislation Monday to expand Medicaid in Arizona.

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  3. article Businessman, former attorney to initiate 2014 ballot measure on gay marriage

    Monday, June 17, 2013 2:41 pm

    Arizonans may get another chance to decide whether gays should be able to wed.

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  4. article Select Republicans side with Democrats to approve $8.8 billion budget, Medicaid

    Thursday, June 13, 2013 9:03 am

    PHOENIX -- Rolling handily over most Republicans, the state House voted early today for an $8.8 billion spending plan, including an extensive expansion of the state's Medicaid program.

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  5. article Group collecting signatures to put measure on ballot that would legalize marijuana

    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 4:22 pm

    PHOENIX -- Voters who have seen how medical marijuana works in Arizona may get a chance to extend the ability to use the drug to all other adults.

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  6. article Legislation would improve accuracy and efficiency while saving taxpayers money

    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 11:48 am

    Phoenix – With overwhelming bipartisan support from Arizona’s election community, legislation to correct issues that arose during the 2012 general election needs to be approved by the Legislature.

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  7. article As monsoons draw closer, ADOT emphasizes safe driving habits

    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 8:30 am

    The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm: “Pull Aside, Stay Alive.”

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  8. article Introducing the new Arizona Living Collection

    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 4:00 am

    More convenience. More customization. More connectivity. That’s what buyers will find in the New Arizona Living Collection, a collection of next-generation home designs Maracay Homes unveiled recently. The result of more than $4 million in investment and two-plus years of research and market observation, the 46 entirely new floor plans – organized into eight separate series – address the unique needs, preferences and lifestyles of the post-recession Arizona homebuyer.

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  9. article House panel rejects Medicaid

    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 4:00 am

    With all Republicans opposed, a House panel voted Monday to reject the proposal by Gov. Jan Brewer to use federal dollars to expand the state’s Medicaid program.

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  10. article State lawmakers look to restore ban on Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood

    Tuesday, June 11, 2013 2:55 pm

    PHOENIX -- Lawyers for the state and a privately financed anti-abortion group go to federal appeals court today (wednesday) in a bid to restore a ban on Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood.

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  11. article House panel votes to support warrantless inspections of abortion clinics

    Monday, June 10, 2013 1:19 pm

    Ignoring a threatened lawsuit, a House panel voted Monday to allow warrantless inspections of abortion clinics and restrict their ability to get Medicaid funds.

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  12. article State GOP lawmakers threaten to torpedo the budget

    Friday, June 7, 2013 1:20 pm

    PHOENIX -- Some GOP lawmakers are threatening to torpedo the budget being pushed by their own leaders if $400 million in planned spending is not cut across the board.

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  13. article Federal judge won't reconsider his refusal to order Gov. Brewer to issue driver's licenses to 'Dreamers'

    Friday, June 7, 2013 12:08 pm

    PHOENIX -- A citation against a "dreamer'' for driving without a license is not enough to entitle that person and others to an order requiring the state to grant them the legal right to operate a motor vehicle in Arizona, a federal judge has ruled.

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  14. article 'Bathroom bill' fails to gain ground at Arizona Capitol

    Friday, June 7, 2013 10:18 am

    A veteran state lawmaker has quietly flushed his plans to have the state intervene in who can use which bathroom or locker room.

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  15. article SAACA's top ten summer arts and culture events

    Thursday, June 6, 2013 10:06 am

    SPLASH!

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  16. article Town of Oro Valley contracts with Phoenix firm for attorney

    Wednesday, June 5, 2013 4:00 am

    The Town of Oro Valley has selected attorney Kelly Schwab to take over the seat of interim town attorney Tobin Sidles.

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  17. article Marana Town Talk: Marana has close proximity to local airports, airstrips

    Wednesday, June 5, 2013 4:00 am

    Marana’s proximity to the Tucson and Phoenix metropolitan areas makes it one of the better-positioned communities in the state. With Interstate 10, the Union Pacific Railroad and two airports within the town’s borders and planning area, Marana has become a hub for people wanting to live or do business in Southern Arizona.

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  18. article Fleetwood Mac

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 10:45 am

    One of rock’s most enduring bands stops in Phoenix during its 34-city U.S. tour. The tour marks the 35th anniversary of the release of the 1977 “Rumours” album.

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  19. article (May 29) Today's Top Headlines - Ariz. mom of 7 arrested in Mexico for drugs

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 9:31 am

    According to an Associated Press report, A mother of seven from Arizona is jailed in Mexico on allegations that she tried to smuggle nearly 12 pounds of marijuana into the U.S. on a passenger bus - claims her family members say are false.

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  20. article The Tucson Dance Academy focuses on hard work, humility

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 4:00 am

    Emphasizing form and the beauty of the art of dance, Tucson Dance Academy has built a reputation for producing hard working and technically sound dancers.

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  21. article Sea Life Aquarium in Phoenix has state’s largest collection of jellyfish

    Sunday, May 26, 2013 9:40 am

    Sea Life Aquarium at Arizona Mills is giving kids and adults a sneak peek into the life of a sea creature with no brain and no heart — jellyfish.

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  22. article (May 24) Today's Top Headlines - The stories of the day

    Thursday, May 23, 2013 8:19 am

    1. BOY SCOUTS ADMIT GAY YOUTHS, NOT ADULTS

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  23. article Owners of energy-efficient homes are less likely to default on mortgages

    Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:00 am

    A new study quantifies for the first time the link between energy-efficient homes and mortgage risks, suggesting owners of Energy Star-certified houses are less likely to default on their home loans than members of a control group.

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  24. Sea Life Aquarium

    The jellyfish exhibit at Sea Life Aquarium in Phoenix continues to grow. The aquarium is located inside Arizona Mills Mall.

  25. article Moving? Tips to make the most of your DIY move

    Monday, May 20, 2013 5:00 pm

    (BPT) - New jobs, first jobs, relationships and looking for a change in weather – these are just a few reasons people have for moving. Most families move during the warmer months, and many choose to move to warmer locations.

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