Politics and Government

Trump Moves US Backward to Racism, Mexicans Say

Mar 2, 2016 Reaction in Mexico City strong to Republican presidential frontrunner's success.

Mayor: Tucson Needs Tax Increase to Provide Services

Mar 1, 2016 Rothschild says more revenue needed to erase city's $25M deficit for new fiscal year.

Tucson Budget Deficit Down, But Still $25 Million

Feb 24, 2016 Early retirements, benefits adjustments have helped; tax increase request possible.

Bill Allowing Guns on College Campuses in Works Anew

Feb 24, 2016 Law enforcement expert says he's opposed; student response mixed.

Tucsonans Want Road Repairs, But Split on Taxes for Them

Feb 23, 2016 Mayor sought public opinion on sales, property tax increases to fix deficit.

State Revenues Decline in January, as Sales Taxes Fall Off

Feb 22, 2016 Budget still running surplus of $176 million, says monthly legislative report.

Carroll's Exit Marks Start of Pima County Campaigns

Feb 16, 2016 All five Pima County supervisors' seats are up for election, three have challenges

McCain: Wait for New President to Replace Scalia

Feb 16, 2016 Arizona senator sides with fellow Republicans, drawing opponent's criticism.

Senate Bill Aims to Reduce Arizona Pension Costs

Feb 3, 2016 A Senate committee passed changes to the public safety pension system

Corrections Budget Calls for 1,000 New State Prison Beds

Feb 3, 2016 Prison overcrowding is a topic of discussion with Senate Appropriations Committee members

Lawmaker Proposes Elected Redistricting Commission

Feb 1, 2016 Commission now has two Republicans, two Democrats, one independent.

Report: Revenue from State Land Sales, Leases Increases

Jan 31, 2016 Arizona voters will decide in May whether to increase payout to schools

METRO WEEK: Cuts Would End Career, Tech Education

Jan 29, 2016 Alternative plan relies on grants and matching funds from businesses.

Voter Registration Numbers Decline in State, Pima County

Jan 26, 2016 Independents gain as largest voting bloc; Republicans next, Dems lag.

Plan: Private Investment, with Return, Reduces Homelessness

Jan 25, 2016 Pima County launches Pay for Success, allowing private sector to 'invest' in social services.

METRO WEEK: State Budget Shapes Pima, Tucson Budgets

Jan 22, 2016 'Give us back those dollars that we need desperately,' local governments say.

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