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AZ Income-Tax Overhaul Target of Study

Aug 19, 2013 Task force will begin meeting Wednesday to consider policy changes leading to legislation for simplification in 2014.

AZ Week: Changing Tactics to Grow Tucson's Economy

Aug 16, 2013 Filling 'talent gap' will retain and attract businesses more than incentives, tax breaks, location, other factors.

Lizbeth Mateo and Luis Leon are part of the "Dream 9" asking for asylum in the U.S.

Members of 'DREAM9' Speak About Time in Detention, Asylum

Aug 16, 2013 After release they asked for humanitarian parole, say despite hardships detention was worth it.

Water levels at the Colorado River basin.

NPR: Water Flows Will Be Reduced on Colorado River

Aug 16, 2013 Water shortages in AZ, other lower basin states could begin as early as 2016, Bureau of Reclamation says.

2 of 3 Tucson Council Races Contested

Aug 15, 2013 All incumbents in running, 2 opposed; 2 initiatives for voters in November

Construction employment is down by nearly half in the Tucson area in the last decade.

AZ Jobless Rate Stays at 8.0%; July Job Loss: 15,100

Aug 15, 2013 Government, education, tourism industry shed workers, but year-over job gains remain strong.

AZ Foreclosures Continue to Decline in July

Aug 15, 2013 State falls out of worst 10 in nation for first time in 6 ½ years; number down 60.4% from year ago.

St. Gregory College Preparatory School is installing one of the largest solar energy systems in a Tucson school, producing 140 kilowatts of electricity.

Arizona Universities Praised for Green Efforts

Aug 14, 2013 State schools receive high ranks in recent list of environmentally friendly colleges; UA highest of the three.

Tucson, Phoenix Can Keep Existing Election Cycles, Judge Rules

Aug 14, 2013 Decision called victory for charter cities' authority; legislation mandated conformity to state elections cycle.

U.S. Sen. John McCain speaks to more than 100 people at a town hall in Tucson, Aug. 13, 2013.

McCain, in Tucson, Urges Immigration Reform Passage

Aug 14, 2013 Tells town hall attendees that border security still at issue, but getting better; he sponsored Senate bill.

Students and supporters of TUSD's Mexican American Studies program protest before the Jan. 10, 2012 Governing Board meeting.

TUSD Board OKs Culturally Relevant Curriculum

Aug 13, 2013 3-2 vote for history, government classes to be taught from minority perspectives, starting this week.

DREAM students supporting education over deportation.

58% in AZ Have Applied for Deferred Deportation

Aug 12, 2013 One year out, fewer than half of 423,000 eligible nationally have stepped up, Migration Policy Institute says.

UA Launches Online Pediatric Integrative Med Curriculum

Aug 12, 2013 Demand for alternative treatments rising; program emphasizes preventative approach for complex issues.

View of the Yarnell Hill Fire south of Prescott. The 8,400-acre fire killed 19 hotshot firefighters.

AZ Politicians Protest Federal Decision on Yarnell Aid

Aug 12, 2013 Governor, House speaker take to Phoenix airwaves to express anger at rejection of disaster declaration for fire.

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.

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