FRIDAY: 3 stories to watch in Arizona 3/22/13
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Posted: 03/21/2013
So you can stay ahead of the news, here's a quick look at some of the stories ABC15 will be keeping an eye on Friday, March 22.
DREAMERS CHALLENGE BREWER
Immigration and civil rights activists go to court trying to block an executive order by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer which prevents those with Deferred Action status from getting driver's licenses. 9 a.m., Sandra Day O'Connor U.S. Courthouse, Phoenix.
AIRPORT TOWER CLOSURE DECISION
The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to announce on Friday which tower operations it will stop funding due to the sequestration budget cuts. This could impact airports here in Glendale and Goodyear.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA TOUR
Members of the Nevada State Senate will be in the Valley, touring a local medical marijuana dispensary. 11:30 a.m., AZ Organix, Glendale.
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