Politics and Government

Emergency Responders Practice for 'Very Bad Day' in County

May 4, 2016 Largest ever multi-agency training exercise involves 30 agencies in metro area.

$9.58B State Budget Approved; More for K-12 But No KidsCare

May 4, 2016 Legislature works until nearly 2 am Wednesday, restoring some school funding.

County Budget Proposal Pushes Another Property Tax Increase

May 2, 2016 Pima administrator says state cost shifts necessitate higher budget, tax rate, again.

Legislature Breaks for Weekend Without Vote on $9.58B Budget

Apr 30, 2016 Republican House members hold out for more education funding in spending package.

Kids Health, K-12 Funding Stand Out in State Budget Battle

Apr 29, 2016 *Arizona Week* Friday looks at some of the biggest talking points at the Capitol.

Davis-Monthan at 75 Years: What's Its Military Future?

Apr 29, 2016 Metro Week explores the past, present and future of Air Force base in Tucson.

School Funding Deal Reported in House; Budget Moves Slowly

Apr 29, 2016 Arizona lawmakers still in session Friday; floor debates expected on $9.58 billion budget.

Town Hall: Better Roads Would Strengthen Trade with Mexico

Apr 29, 2016 Business, government leaders lament infrastructure issues hampering imports, exports.

Federal Appeals Court Will Hear Tucson Elections Case

Apr 27, 2016 City asked for review of ruling that its hybrid election system is unconstitutional.

$9.58B Budget Introduced; Vote Possible by Week's End

Apr 27, 2016 Details of K-12 funding still being worked out as budget heads to committee hearings.

$9.58B Proposed State Budget Cuts Taxes, Increases Spending

Apr 26, 2016 $100M more than what governor wants, plus $26M in tax cuts, mostly for businesses.

Arizona Tribes Spend Big for Washington Lobbying

Apr 25, 2016 Contracts by opponents in Glendale casino fight total more than $1 million.

Land Buys to Widen Broadway on Tucson City Council Agenda

Apr 18, 2016 Resolution would allow property acquisition to begin along two-mile stretch.

All You Need to Know About Monday's Tax Deadline

Apr 18, 2016 Plus, reports on this year's most common scams, where to find last-minute help.

Tucson Water Plans Expanded Use of Treated Wastewater

Apr 15, 2016 Long-term water supply requires multiple sources, water director says.

Pima County Sued Over $15M Spaceport for Private Company

Apr 14, 2016 Goldwater Institute claims it's unconstitutional because cost outweighs taxpayer benefit.

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