Politics and Government

Legislature OKs $9.8B Budget; Universities Funded

May 5, 2017 House adjourns at 3:55 a.m. after deal-making abounds in marathon session.

Legislature Votes Thursday on $9.8 Billion Budget Plan

May 4, 2017 Funding for three state universities on the line as some Republicans balk.

Local Governments Work to Build Consensus to Keep RTA

May 3, 2017 RTA completed several construction projects in Pima County over the past decade.

Bill for University Repairs OKs Funding for 2018-19

May 3, 2017 An Arizona Senate committee sent the measure to the Senate floor.

Passport Applications See 'Unprecedented' Surge at UA

May 3, 2017 The office accepted nearly 2,200 during the first three months of 2017.

Pima County Next to Restrict Cell Phone Use While Driving

May 2, 2017 County joins Tucson, Oro Valley, and it goes into effect June 1.

Teachers, Schools May Get More Under Legislative Budget

May 2, 2017 Bills moving through both chambers Wednesday include 1% teacher pay raise.

Phone Talk, Text While Driving Illegal in Tucson

May 1, 2017 Ban starts Monday; first offense can bring $250 fine, or get in a crash and pay $500.

Episode 313: Arizona - 100 Days Under President Trump

Apr 28, 2017 A look at the effects on both sides of the aisle as the president passes the 100-day mark.

Episode 135: Tucson Sales Tax Election Begins, 19 Days to Vote by Mail

Apr 28, 2017 At issue: whether to raise sales tax a half percentage point to pay for police and fire equipment, road repair.

State Budget Hangup: Ducey Firm on University Funding

Apr 27, 2017 Budget negotiations in Phoenix are stuck on how to increase maintenance money.

$1.24B Pima County Budget Proposed with No Tax Rate Increase

Apr 27, 2017 Many property owners would pay more because assessed valuations are rising.

Prop 101: Should Tucson's Sales Tax Rise for Public Safety, Streets?

Apr 26, 2017 Increase would raise $250M for police, fire, street repairs in 5 years; use existing budget, opponent says.

Interest Group: Border Tax Would Cost Consumers $1.2 Trillion

Apr 25, 2017 Americans for Affordable Products says state congressional delegation opposes 20% import tax.

Public Opposes More Limits on Arizona Medicaid

Apr 24, 2017 State poised to become first to implement five-year lifetime cap on enrollment.

Episode 312: Democrats' Uphill Battle - A First Look at Campaigns for 2018 Election

Apr 21, 2017 Election Day is 18 months away but campaigns for governor and Congress are in full swing.

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