Tucson Involved in Efforts to Improve Civility in Politics
Mar 12, 2014 Organizations, academics, former members of Congress say government not productive when partisan divides persist.
Brewer Won't Seek Third Term, 'Time to Pass Torch of Leadership'
Mar 12, 2014 'Serving as governor of Arizona has been the privilege and pleasure of my life,' says Gov. Jan Brewer during PHX speech Weds. morning.
Immigration Officials Train Law Enforcement on Special Visas
Mar 12, 2014 Representatives from US Citizenship & Immigration Services held training in Tucson regarding helping crime victims apply for such documentation.
Flake, McCain Want AZ Repaid for Keeping Canyon Open
Mar 12, 2014 State spent $465,000 to run AZ's biggest tourist draw while federal government was shut down in October.
Service Variety Needed for Better CPS System, Child Advocates Say
Mar 10, 2014 Representatives of several advocacy organizations met in Phoenix Friday to discuss Gov. Brewer's updates on Arizona's child welfare.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, March 7, 2014
Mar 7, 2014 A look into governor's race polls; attorney general race; survey numbers showed U.S. Sen. McCain least popular in America.
Raytheon Receives $350M Pentagon Contract
Mar 6, 2014 U.S. Dept. of Defense orders company's newest model of its SM-3 missile; orders 44 items total, including missile, accompanying materials.
Event Provides Rare Glimpse at Military Aircraft 'Boneyard'
Mar 5, 2014 Officials at Tucson's Davis-Monthan hosted a 5K and 10K run/walk to educate people about a mostly-off-limits site.
Funding for Women's Services Down, Affecting Self-Sufficiency
Mar 5, 2014 Study analyzed 18 state-run services such as child care subsidies, domestic violence services.
AZ Planned Parenthood Sues State Over Abortion Drug Rules
Mar 5, 2014 Federal lawsuit against regulations that would limit use of most common abortion-inducing drug; would have gone into effect April 1.
Training Prepares Police to Respond in Mental Health Crises
Mar 4, 2014 Crisis Intervention Training raises awareness, reduces use of force, but did not take hold in Southern Arizona until tragedy in 2000.
Initial Approval for Bill Prohibiting Use of Common Core in AZ
Mar 4, 2014 Arizona Senate OKs legislation sponsored by state Sen. Al Melvin of Tucson; standards implemented in 2010, some Republicans have denounced them.
SB 1062 Overshadows Other AZ Legislature Moves
Mar 3, 2014 Those include initial approval to bill that would allow surprise inspections to abortion clinics; Brewer signs campaign finance law repeal.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 28, 2014
Feb 28, 2014 A look at Gov. Brewer's veto of SB 1062; Tucson Mayor Rothschild's State of the City address.
AZ Week: 'SB 1062 Slap in Face to Many Arizonans'
Feb 28, 2014 Painfully ironic to have this type of legislation introduced on 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act, says founding director of ASU's Center for the Study of Race and Democracy .
AZ Week: Opposing Sides Debate Good, Bad of Vetoed SB 1062
Feb 28, 2014 Supporter says bill could have 'helped gay community;' opponent says it would hurt state's reputation.Selected Archive Filters
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