PAUL DAVENPORT

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Obama-Brewer friction on display on tarmac tiff

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says she meant no disrespect when she pointed a finger at President Barack Obama during an intense discussion on an airport tarmac. But the Republican governor says the Democratic president showed disrespect for her by abruptly ending their conversation.

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Dates set for elections to replace Giffords

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has picked dates in April and June for the special elections to choose a replacement for Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

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Repeal of legislative immunity proposed in Arizona

An Arizona senator gets in a fight with his girlfriend on a Phoenix freeway and avoids arrest. An Arkansas legislator leads officers on a high-speed chase through two counties and doesn't get taken into custody. A Georgia lawmaker claims he couldn't be prosecuted on a DUI charge.

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Immigration a focus of Arizona recall election

The architect of the groundbreaking Arizona immigration law that thrust the issue into the national political debate faces a recall election Tuesday likely to be viewed as a referendum on the state's hardline immigration policies.

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AP Exclusive: Brewer touts immigration law in book

Gov. Jan Brewer provides behind-the-scenes details in her new book about her handling of Arizona's controversial immigration enforcement law last year, including a tense meeting with President Barack Obama and her administration's attempts to avoid being branded racist over the crackdown on illegal immigrants.

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Initiative would switch Arizona primary to 'top 2'

A group led by former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson on Tuesday proposed a major redesign of Arizona's election system, launching a ballot measure campaign to ask voters to replace the current separate party primaries with a single ballot.

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Attorney announces candidacy for Ariz. Senate seat

A former Arizona Democratic Party chairman is officially running for his party's nomination for the U.S. seat that Republican Jon Kyl plans to vacate when he retires.

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Navajos seek tribal-dominated district in Arizona

As the Hopi Tribe signaled a new willingness to share representation in Washington, the Navajo Nation proposed Thursday that Arizona's new congressional districts include one with enough Native Americans to elect one of their own to Congress.

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Arizona governor won't move up primary to Jan. 31

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said Friday she would not move up the state's presidential primary by nearly a month, avoiding at least for now a high-profile spat in the Republican Party over the schedule of the 2012 White House race.

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Arizona panel seeking private briefings on border

An Arizona legislative advisory committee assigned to make recommendations on improving security along the U.S.-Mexico border wants to hold private meetings with federal officials away from the Capitol.

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Phoenix to use voting centers in city election

Phoenix, the nation's sixth largest city, aims to save money and add convenience by allowing its 650,000 registered voters to cast ballots for Tuesday's city election at any of 26 voting centers.

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Phoenix to use voting centers in city election

Phoenix will be using a new voting system in its municipal election, allowing voters to cast ballots at any of 26 voting centers.

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Ariz. challenges US law on making election changes

Arizona has challenged the constitutionality of a federal anti-discrimination law that requires states to get federal permission before changing its election laws and voting systems.

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Wildfire charges re-ignite tussle over immigrants

Controversy over remarks by U.S. Sen. John McCain about illegal immigrants and wildfires flared again Thursday, as Hispanic politicians and activists reacted to the filing of federal charges accusing two U.S. citizens of accidentally starting the state's largest wildfire.

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Recall election for Ariz. immigration law sponsor

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has announced a Nov. 8 recall election for the leader of the state Senate who was the chief sponsor of the state's controversial legislation against illegal immigration.

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Arizona to begin partial Medicaid freeze

Federal officials have cleared the way for an Arizona cost-saving measure that will prevent thousands of low-income residents from seeking Medicaid coverage in the next year.

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Arizona to start partial Medicaid freeze

Federal officials cleared the way Friday for Arizona to bar thousands of low-income residents from seeking Medicaid coverage in the next year as the state tries to close a budget shortfall projected at roughly $1 billion.

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AZ gov picks prominent lawyer for immigration case

A prominent Washington lawyer will argue Arizona's U.S. Supreme Court appeal of lower court rulings blocking implementation of provisions of an illegal immigration law.

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AZ turns away application for marijuana dispensary

Acting in sync with Gov. Jan Brewer's wishes, Arizona's top health official refused Wednesday to accept an application from prospective operators of a medical marijuana dispensary, setting the stage for a possible legal challenge to push for full implementation of a voter-approved law.

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Ariz. legislator's opponents file recall petition

Critics of an Arizona legislator who sponsored the state's controversial immigration law filed petitions Tuesday to force a recall election for the Mesa Republican.

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APNews Break: Ethics panel finds ticket violations

An Arizona Senate Ethics Committee review found some lawmakers may have violated state law by improperly accepting free football game tickets from the Fiesta Bowl, Chairman Ron Gould said Thursday.

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Arizona wants speedy ruling on immigration law

Arizona officials would like the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in sooner rather than later on a trial judge's decision to put the most controversial parts of the state's immigration enforcement law on hold.

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Ariz. seeks online donations to build border fence

Arizona lawmakers want more fence along the border with Mexico — whether the federal government thinks it's necessary or not.

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Ariz. governor's vetoes of GOP bills lift eyebrows

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's vetoes of a half-dozen bills sponsored by fellow Republicans are raising eyebrows, with some conservatives questioning whether she is still one of them.

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Arizona governor vetoes college campus gun bill

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill that would have allowed guns on public rights of way on public university and community college campuses.

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