Politics and Government

Slimmed Broadway Widening Proposal Awaits Council Vote

Jun 8, 2015 City Council will decide on $70M plan to expand two-mile stretch from Country Club to Euclid.

Pima County Sues State Over Costly Budget Provision

Jun 8, 2015 Claims spending package unconstitutional in requiring county to pay part of TUSD's taxes.

Tucson City Council Votes on Broadway Expansion Tuesday

Jun 8, 2015 Plan first raised in 1987; if OK'd, proposal will move to land purchase phase

METRO WEEK: Tucson Job Center Gets National Attention

Jun 5, 2015 One formerly homeless veteran got education, job with help from employment program.

Senate Opens Defense Budget Debate, Including A-10

Jun 4, 2015 One year's funding of plane at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson coming up for vote.

3 Oro Valley Council Members Face Recall; Mayor Targeted

Jun 4, 2015 Hornat, Snider, Waters can stand for election in November; petitions still circulating against Hiremath.

Dozens Protest McCain's Borderlands Bill

Jun 3, 2015 Legislation would "cut red tape" for Border Patrol agents on federal land, McCain said.

Economist: Tucson Growth Will Outpace National by 2017

Jun 3, 2015 Government spending and population growth will spur economy, UA analyst says.

METRO WEEK: Why Republicans Didn't Challenge for Mayor

May 29, 2015 Party puts up three candidates for Tucson City Council seats now held by Democrats.

Rothschild Appears Headed to 2nd Mayoral Term Unopposed

May 27, 2015 All three Democratic City Council members up for election this year have GOP challenge.

Big Money, Names Drawn to Arizona Senate Race

May 27, 2015 Election Day is 18 months away and plenty of miles stand between the candidates and the ballot box.

Democrat Kirkpatrick Running for Senate Against McCain

May 26, 2015 Congresswoman praises his service, but says it's time for change, acknowledges she'll face a fight.

Legal Marijuana in Arizona? Pick Your Ballot Measure

May 20, 2015 More than half-dozen initiative proposals filed with secretary of state's office for 2016.

METRO WEEK: Despite Budget Cuts, UA Programs Expand

May 15, 2015 How institution trims spending, grows enrollment and adds educational programs.

Streetcar Ridership Heads Toward Milestone

May 15, 2015 Ridership number released this week shows 17 percent ahead of projections

Grijalva Asks DHS to Explain Detention, Deportation Policies

May 13, 2015 40 members of Congress write to federal government with list of questions, recommendations.

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