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AZ Supreme Court: Legislators Must Fund Schools

Sep 26, 2013 Elimination of inflation-based budget increases called unconstitutional under state Voter Protection Act.

David Modeer, the general manager of the Central Arizona Project, talks about the impact of the federal clean air standards imposed on Arizona power plants and how the energy policy affects pumping water throughout Arizona on the CAP pump and canal system.

Energy Plan May Reduce Costs for CAP Water Delivery

Sep 25, 2013 Power plant near Page, AZ subject to clean air standards, group working to make those changes affordable, keep plant open.

Price Range for Obamacare Health Insurance in AZ Released

Sep 25, 2013 Overall cheapest 'bronze' plan costs $214 a month, while 'silver' plans will be between $252 and $248.

John Huppenthal, state superintendent of public instruction, is running for re-election this November.

State Schools Chief Offers Assistance to Sunnyside

Sep 25, 2013 Top education official says he can mediate contentious district issues to enable education focus.

An earth fissure. Fissures in the earth surface, caused by record lowering of the acquifer, and the earth above cracking open.

New Site Shows Statewide, Local Maps of Natural Hazards

Sep 24, 2013 Site is a compilation of data on earthquakes, faults, earth fissures and wildfires in AZ, resources on how to prepare for these.

Report: Illegal Immigration May Be Rising Again

Sep 24, 2013 Decline began in 2007 with recession, tougher enforcement; new numbers show uptick since recession ended.

A child plays in the rain near a freshly filled rain water basin.

Locals Promote Rainwater Harvesting In Creative Forms

Sep 23, 2013 With scarce rainfall and arid conditions, this method is becoming more popular in Tucson, Southwest desert.

Latinos Strong in Economic Recovery, Report Suggests

Sep 23, 2013 Study finds Latino-owned businesses have doubled in number in a decade to 67,500, with more expansion planned.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, September 20, 2013

Sep 20, 2013 Tucson City Council Elections; Medicaid expansion; new campaign to legalize same-sex marriage in AZ.

AZ Week: New American: 'I'm From Here Now'

Sep 20, 2013 Overcoming repression, war, refugee immigrants join ranks of US citizens in ceremonies this week.

A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle on the American side of the border fence in Nogales, Ariz.

Grijalva, Fellow Congressman Introduce Immigration Bill

Sep 20, 2013 Border Caucus co-chairs aim to create new plan, saying it's time to move forward with reform.

Migrant deaths in the desert continue at a steady pace and its the Tucson sector that has the highest numbers.

Border Deaths Up From Last Year, Pima County Figures Show

Sep 19, 2013 Medical examiner's office reports 148 migrant deaths so far, compared to 125 at this time in 2012.

AZ Jobless Rate Rises to 8.3%; Job Growth Continues

Sep 19, 2013 39,800 jobs added in August; year-over-year job growth rate remains steady at 2%, state officials report.

The practitioners of the art of flamenco are maintaining a cultural legacy.

Flamenco Culture Takes Center Stage in Tucson Fest

Sep 19, 2013 Fifth annual festival kicks off Thursday with guest artists from around the world, Spanish wine, food.

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

Vail Incorporation Could Be Regional Benefit

Sep 18, 2013 Creating a new town could be financially smart because of state revenue distribution, supporters say.

Thirteen new U.S. citizens take their oath of allegiance in a ceremony at Tumacacori National Historic Park on Sept. 17, 2013.

Taking Oath for Citizenship: 'I Love This Country'

Sep 18, 2013 Small group at Tumacacori among 25,000 across nation this week celebrating US Citizenship Day.

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