TUESDAY: 4 stories to watch in Arizona 3/12/13
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Posted: 03/11/2013
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 Tuesday, March 12.
PAPAL CONCLAVE
115 cardinals begin the closed-door, secret election process to choose a new Pope to lead the Catholic Church. 4:30 p.m. CET (8:30am MST), Vatican City.
PHOENIX SPECIAL ELECTION
Registered voters in the City of Phoenix will decide on three ballot propositions related to pension reform for municipal employees and security for public transit vehicles.
MEDICAID RESTORATION
Governor Jan Brewer will unveil draft bill language for her Medicaid restoration plan. 1 p.m., House Lawn, Arizona State Capitol, Phoenix.
BORDER SECURITY EXPO
More than 2,000 law enforcement professionals and policy makers will gather for the Border Security Expo. The event features displays of the latest in border security technology. Tuesday and Wednesday, Phoenix Convention Center.
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