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Campaigns, Candidates Are Chasing the Youth Vote

Sep 23, 2016 People born in - wait for it - 1998 are now eligible to vote; but will they?
Candidates for Pima County Supervisor in District 3, 2016.

Pima Supervisors Election: Board Control at Stake?

Sep 23, 2016 Voters could change the political party leadership on the Board of Supervisors.
Oak Flat, in the Tonto National Forest east of Superior. Resolution Copper Mining has proposed building a large underground copper mine at the site.

San Carlos Apaches, Others Sue Over Copper Mine Waste Site

Sep 23, 2016 Lawsuits claim US Forest Service violated several environmental laws.
A lone Border Patrol agent watches over the San Miguel Gate.

McSally Challenges Homeland Security on Data Accuracy

Sep 22, 2016 She disagrees with agency statistics about proportion of those caught crossing.

What Can Politicians Actually Do To Improve the Economy?

Sep 21, 2016 Three experts weigh in on how public policy can improve Arizona's financial well-being.
Arizona Department of Revenue

$243 Million Surplus for State in 2015-16, Report Says

Sep 20, 2016 Second straight year of big surpluses reported for state tax, fees revenues.

Tucson Bus Fare Increase on City Council Agenda Tuesday

Sep 20, 2016 Opponents want alternative: Increase ridership to increase revenue.
AZPM provides in-depth local and national coverage of the 2016 elections.

Latino Voters Could Turn Elections, if They Vote

Sep 19, 2016 Turnout doesn't match population growth in Arizona; young voters hard to capture.

Could Arizona's Latino Voters Tip the Scale in November?

Sep 16, 2016 Also, excerpt of 1989 interview with Gov. Rose Mofford, who died this week.
Rose Mofford at a constituent dinner in Tucson in 1990.

Rose Mofford, First Female Governor of Arizona, Dies at 94

Sep 15, 2016 Flags to fly at half-staff in remembrance of 'unparalleled role model.'
Protesters at the Arivaca Border Patrol checkpoint, May 27, 2015.

Arizonans Question Border Patrol Checkpoints at Hearing

Sep 14, 2016 Agency officials said they understand, but that checkpoints work.

Court: Phoenix Can Pay Its Police for Union Work

Sep 14, 2016 Goldwater Institute calls the Arizona Supreme Court ruling a loss for taxpayers.

Arizona Department of Child Safety Tackling Backlogged Abuse Reports

Sep 13, 2016 Number of open inactive cases has dropped in the past year, according to agency data.

Cell Phone Search Requires Warrant, Arizona Supreme Court Says

Sep 12, 2016 Right to privacy extends to one's phone even when it is in another's apartment, judges wrote.
AZPM provides in-depth local and national coverage of the 2016 elections.

90% of Arizona Latinos Plan to Vote in November, Poll Says

Sep 10, 2016 Trump opposition a draw; could be a deciding factor in race for U.S. Senate.
Ruth Helm lands a Douglas SBD Dauntless while serving as a WASP

Female WWII Pilot Gets Her Due: Burial at Arlington

Sep 9, 2016 Remembering Tucson aviator, as another laid to rest in site of honor.

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