Arizona Government News

FEMA Rejects AZ Appeal for Fed Assistance in Yarnell

Sep 12, 2013 'A declaration was reasonable, justified for nation's deadliest fire in 80 years,' Gov. Brewer says.

Rothschild: Stronger Economic Ties Between AZ, Sonora a Must

Sep 11, 2013 Tucson mayor says he's working to strengthen relationships with Mexican business, governmental officials.

Effort to Defeat Medicaid Expansion Fails

Sep 11, 2013 Committee falls 5,000 signatures short of minimum needed for issue to go on next year's ballot.

Grijalva Invites Congressional Border Caucus to Nogales

Sep 11, 2013 Ad hoc hearing on humanitarian, economic issues; tour of port of entry on agenda for Friday gathering.

Election Law Challengers File Their Petitions

Sep 11, 2013 If enough signatures are validated, GOP push for changes to early voting, other issues will be put on hold.

Petition Deadlines This Week for AZ Referendum Proposals

Sep 9, 2013 One would refer Medicaid expansion to 2014 ballot; others would refer school bond limit increase, election changes.

Marijuana Legalization Group Plans to Target AZ Next

Sep 9, 2013 Same organization that aided successful effort to legalize the drug in CO hopes to use same method here.

Tough Crowd at McCain's Town Halls in Phoenix, Tucson

Sep 6, 2013 AZ senator spoke Thurs about US intervention in Syria; crowd repeatedly disrupted him, some walked out.

In Your Mail: 2013 Property Tax Statements

Sep 6, 2013 Pima County sends bill details to 450,000 home, business owners; sampling shows reduction on average of 1.1%.

NPR: Are Speeded-Up Immigration Cases Working?

Sep 5, 2013 Quick trials, followed by sentence and deportation, aim to cut repeat illegal crossings; Senate's bill calls for more.

AZ Delegation Members: One No, Others Undecided on Syria

Sep 3, 2013 Grijalva opposes military attack; other House members and Flake waiting; McCain gives qualified yes.

AZ Week: Municipalities Rebounding, Cautiously

Aug 30, 2013 Mayors, other officials express optimism as they leave depths of recession behind, including big budget cuts.

Grijalva Says No Child Left Behind Has Been Unsuccessful

Aug 28, 2013 US rep. held education town hall Tuesday, expressed program hasn't helped close achievement gap.

Border Patrol Uses Eminent Domain for Land to Build Security Tower

Aug 28, 2013 US attorney says public purpose for property taken is to ensure agency is able to properly secure border.

Voters Ho-Hum About Tucson Primary Election

Aug 27, 2013 Uncontested races leave electorate unmotivated; 2 matchups in general election may generate more interest.

Immigrant Interest in Commemoration of 'I Have a Dream' Speech

Aug 27, 2013 Civil rights 50 years ago, immigrant rights today: 'At core, we're talking about same thing,' advocate says.

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