By Mary ShinnCronkite News WASHINGTON – When the U.S. Supreme Court hears an Alabama challenge to a federal voting-rights law Wednesday, Arizona officials and civil rights activists will be keeping a close eye on the case. Shelby County, Alabama, is
By Connor RadnovichCronkite News See related story: Napolitano says Homeland Security Department needs to include cybersecurity efforts in future WASHINGTON – Arizona Republicans blasted a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement decision to release hundreds of illegal immigrants in anticipation of
By Mariela Gomez de Ell Dice un refrán popular “A rio revuelto… Ganancia de Pescadores” y es que desde que se tocó el tema y la promesa de que ahora si en el 2013 habrá reforma migratoria, por la falta
A large crowd of about 150 people enjoyed themselves at the ArizonaLatinos.com official launch and ribbon-cutting event Feb. 21 at Frank & Lupe’s restaurant in Scottsdale. The reception in the restaurant lounge was jointly sponsored by The Scottsdale Internet Group,
By Connor RadnovichCronkite News WASHINGTON – Programs that fast-track illegal immigrants through the federal courts are costly, constitutionally questionable and are overburdening courts and should be done away with, civil rights and legal groups said Thursday. The groups urged that
By Vivian PadillaCronkite News PHOENIX – Republican leaders in the Senate and House are allowing Arizona’s people and economy to suffer by refusing to hear two bills that would repeal SB 1070, a Democratic state lawmaker said Thursday. “SB 1070
By Vivian PadillaCronkite News PHOENIX – A Dutch company that makes software helping government agencies and private firms safely store data has chosen the Phoenix area for its U.S. headquarters. At a news conference Tuesday, Gov. Jan Brewer and company
By Michelle Peirano and Jessica GoldbergCronkite News Flake on Cuba In 12 years in the House, Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., sponsored 24 bills and eight resolutions on Cuba and proposed eight Cuba-related amendments to other bills. They dealt with everything
Por Mariela Gómez de Ell En una extraña coincidencia, mientras los científicos a nivel mundial se preparaban para ser testigos de la máxima aproximación a la Tierra de un asteroide que jamás se ha registrado, sin previo aviso y tomando
By Mary ShinnCronkite News Sequestration implications A study funded by the Aerospace Industries Association predicts massive job losses in defense-related businesses if federal budget “sequestration” cuts are allowed to take effect. The top 10 hardest-hit states are: 1. Virginia 136,1912.
