Arizona Government News

Tucson Retirement Ballot Initiative Goes to Court

Aug 12, 2013 Measure would ask voters to OK city government retirement system changes to reduce costs.

Yarnell Fire Disaster Declaration Turned Down

Aug 9, 2013 Brewer calls news from White House 'misguided decision,' will consider options for appeal.

AZ Week: Disaster? State Ready, Residents Not So Much

Aug 9, 2013 Emergency management officials urge individuals, families, businesses to make plans, get prepared.

9 'Dreamers' Freed, Awaiting Asylum Requests

Aug 8, 2013 Mexican-born, US-reared, they tried re-entering last month to emphasize desire for immigration reform.

Law Changes May Ensure Hotshot Families Survivor Benefits

Aug 7, 2013 AZ house speaker drafting a retroactive legislation; mother of one of 19 firefighters having a news conference in Prescott Wed.

Seven 'Dreamers' Granted Tentative Asylum

Aug 6, 2013 After leaving US, they tried to recross at Nogales last month, were taken to Eloy immigrant detention center.

Tucson Wants Improved Economic Ties with Mexico

Aug 5, 2013 Mayor says recent trip south of border with AZ business leaders further opened eyes and minds to potential.

Health Care Marketplaces Begin Enrollment in Fall

Aug 2, 2013 White House says insurance choices will increase for most consumers.

Veterans Make Up 16% of Homeless Adults, US officials say

Aug 2, 2013 Tucson nonprofit focuses on helping, hoping to decrease that number; Gus Hasdorff's story.

Indigenous Students From Guatemala, Mexico Visit Tucson

Aug 1, 2013 UA’s leadership program teaches group about democracy, education and government.

Moms Demand Gun Control on Public Transportation

Jul 31, 2013 Members of an organization protested Wednesday against allowing weapons on Tucson city transit.

Feds Hold Jaguar Sanctuary Meeting

Jul 30, 2013 Public invited to Sierra Vista gathering Tuesday; state game officials oppose plan to set aside 1,300 sq. miles.

Pima County Asks for Resident Input on Borrowing Plan

Jul 29, 2013 Bond issue intended for 2014 election ballot; 140 proposals must be culled to get figure to $600M or less.

Proposed Barriers Along Border Could Harm Wildlife

Jul 24, 2013 The issue has raised flags among environmentalists, who argue it could be devastating to the area's natural surroundings.

Tucson Buying More Solar Power from TEP

Jul 23, 2013 Corporation Commission vote allows city government to expand from 4% renewable energy to 10%.

Border Mayors Talk Immigration, Cross-Border Economics

Jul 22, 2013 Members of the Arizona-Sonora Border Mayors Coalition discuss future plans for their towns.

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