Rabies outbreak slows in Southern Arizona

After nearly one year of being confined to 6-foot leashes and fenced-in yards, dogs in southern Arizona may soon be able to run free without fear for rabies. A surprise outbreak led Santa Cruz County to issue a rabies quarantine in April 2014 to prevent dogs and other pets from interacting with rabid skunks, the…

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Legislative dreams buried in session’s final days

PHOENIX — Concealed weapons in buildings. Ending Common Core. No texting while driving. All dead this legislative session. These would-be bills joined many others that passed away either in the legislative chamber or by gubernatorial fiat. The first death began with a bill to put Arizona on Daylight Savings Time. After negative feedback, the sponsor…

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