Politics and Government

Tucsonans Want More School Funding in Governor's Budget

Jan 20, 2016 Supporters of community college, technical education say past cuts should be reversed.

AZ WEEK: Ducey Wants $31.5M for Border Drug Strike Force

Jan 15, 2016 Governor outlines priorities for 2016-17, including spending some of state's surplus.

METRO WEEK: 'Small Step' to Fostering Political Civility

Jan 15, 2016 11 of 90 state lawmakers recently took part in a National Institute for Civil Discourse program.

Ducey Budget: Child Safety, Universities Get Some Surplus

Jan 15, 2016 Governor proposes spending $200M of state surplus this fiscal year, more next year.

Tucson Faces $12M Budget Deficit by June, More in 2017

Jan 14, 2016 As much as $40M by mid 2017 if cuts, new revenues are not applied.

Report: A-10 Retirement on Hold So It Can Be Used to Fight ISIS

Jan 13, 2016 Defense industry publication says Air Force officials consider it 'critical' in Syria.

More Spending? 'Not on Our Watch,' Gov Ducey Repeats

Jan 11, 2016 State of state speech includes calls for funding educational innovation, drug treatment.

Taxes, Education Likely to Top Arizona Legislative Session

Jan 11, 2016 Lawmakers convene Monday followed by governor's State of the State speech.

METRO WEEK: Fifth Anniversary of Jan 8 Shootings

Jan 8, 2016 Survivors, first responder discuss new gun purchase actions, recall how their lives changed.

Fence Goes Up Around Pima County's Iconic Courthouse

Jan 7, 2016 Building will begin new chapter; plans in the works for community groups as tenants.

Goldwater Institute Lawyer Named to State Supreme Court

Jan 6, 2016 Appointment of Clint Bolick is his first judicial job after years as constitutional litigator.

Tucsonans Hail, Criticize Obama for Gun Buy Background Check

Jan 5, 2016 Giffords, other victims of Jan 8, 2011 shooting respond to president's executive action.

Campaign for School Funding Measure Raises Big Money

Jan 4, 2016 Backers of the governor’s education plan brought in $1.75 million in 2 months.

Tucsonans to Attend Obama Announcement on Guns

Jan 4, 2016 Victims of Jan 8 shooting invited to DC as president reveals stricter control on gun sales.

Arizona's Online Candidate Petition Cited for Innovation

Jan 4, 2016 Harvard's government school recognizes state system for online democratic process.

No Terror Threat Seen in Tucson, But FBI Is Monitoring

Dec 31, 2015 Agency watches those suspected of having been radicalized, asks public's assistance.

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