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Tucson City Council member Karin Uhlich, holding her foster son Isaiah, at the Democratic Party gathering on election night, Nov. 5, 2013.

Tucson City Council Democratic Incumbents Re-elected

Nov 5, 2013 Uhlich wins Ward 3, Fimbres Ward 5; propositions to increase city spending limit, 10-year plan both pass.

Vail residents are asking whether or not incorporation would spell the end of their rural way of life.

Vail: No Incorporation; 'Population Doesn't Feel It's Right Time.'

Nov 5, 2013 56% vote against formation of what would have been AZ's 92nd municipality; proponents disappointed.

Tucson Voters Pass Increase to City Budget Limit

Nov 5, 2013 City can now spend $50M more than currently allowed if revenues are available, thanks to the support of 62 percent.

Congress Negotiates Food Stamp Funding, Grijalva Opposes Cuts

Nov 4, 2013 Arizona Congressman hopes Senate, House will agree to eliminate proposed cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs.

Health Centers Enroll 8,000 in First Month of Medicaid Expansion

Nov 4, 2013 Arizona officials estimate 300,000 people are eligible for the state’s Medicaid program, known as AHCCCS.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, November 1, 2013

Nov 1, 2013 Troubling rollout of Obamacare; next week's Tucson city elections; referendum effort to reverse a new state law overhauling AZ's election system.

AZ Week: Local Elections in Tucson, Phoenix Tuesday

Nov 1, 2013 Both cities will choose city council members; a look at what side of the political spectrum they stand on.

The fence separating the U.S. from Mexico in Nogales, Ariz.

AZ Business Groups Lobby for Immigration Reform

Oct 30, 2013 US businesses head to DC, including AZ Chamber visiting all 9 AZ House members to cite positive economic impact.

Mail Tucson Election Ballots By Thursday, City Suggests

Oct 30, 2013 Those who don't get to send out ballots by Oct. 31 may drop them off at one of the voting locations by Nov. 5.

AZ Behind in Distributing Fed Housing Aid, US Auditors Say

Oct 29, 2013 State has been slow in dispersing funds to help struggling homeowners; AZ's rate was the second lowest among 18 states.

Arizona residents are getting to vote on medical marijuana as part of Proposition 203.

ACLU Suing to Add Cannabis Extracts to MMJ Law

Oct 29, 2013 Group files suit in name of 5-year-old with rare form of epilepsy; he's one of the few children in state to have a medical marijuana card.

Obamacare Site Defects Push People to Other Enrollment Options

Oct 29, 2013 Local patient navigator turns to helping uninsured residents fill out paper applications to weigh on their eligibility for insurance plans.