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Bennett vows to push for voter proof of citizenship, despite court ruling

By Evan Bell

Voting-rights advocates hailed the Supreme Court ruling that struck down Arizona’s proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration, calling it a win for voters. But Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett vowed to reinstate the requirement, despite the high court's 7-2 ruling.

Arizona lawmakers learn firsthand of social media’s power to drive news

By Xi Chen

Social media can be a powerful tool, or “just another place to put your foot in your mouth,” as two Arizona lawmakers found. Sen. Jeff Flake apologized for a son’s use of offensive slurs on Twitter, while Rep. Trent Franks was blasted online for comments about rape and abortion.

Experts: GOP amended Franks’ abortion bill to distance itself from flap

By Jonathan Reid

Republicans tried to quiet the flap over Rep. Trent Franks’ abortion comments by quietly amending his bill to include language allowing abortions in cases of rape or incest. Franks' bill, to ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, could come up for a vote this week.

Groups raise concerns over New Mexico-to-Arizona power line

By Xi Chen

Environmental groups expressed concerns about the preferred route for the SunZia Southwest Transmission Project, which would run from New Mexico to southeastern Arizona. They say the route could threaten sensitive areas, even as it opens markets for renewable energy.

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