Politics and Government

Congressman Salmon Introduces Term Limits Bill

Jan 13, 2015 Says he wants amendment for two six-year terms for US senators, three two-year terms for US House members.

Saguaro National Park May Raise Some Fees

Jan 13, 2015 Park officials say increases have been authorized by National Park Service

Ducey Freezes State Hiring, Rejects Tax Increases

Jan 12, 2015 He lays out ideas underlying plan to balance state's budget, improve education, fund classrooms.

Tucson Streetcar Ridership Down in November, December

Jan 12, 2015 Holidays, weather reduced number of people riding rails between downtown, UA.

2015 Legislature Faces Familiar Budget Issues

Jan 12, 2015 Lawmakers convene Monday, with new state administration, same fiscal problems atop their agenda.

TUSD Ethnic Studies Case Before US Court of Appeals

Jan 12, 2015 Teachers, students seek to overturn state law that banned Mexcican American Studies in Tucson.

McSally Meets With Border Patrol, Ranchers

Jan 11, 2015 Congresswoman's first weekend in home district includes border tour, assessment.

McCain Says He Likely Will Seek Another Term in 2016

Jan 9, 2015 Republican senator, who will turn 80 before next election, says he wants to focus on national security.

'Dreamer' Driver's Licenses Argued Anew in Court

Jan 8, 2015 Lawyers for state of Arizona, plaintiffs seek ruling in their favor without going to trial.

McSally Takes Seat in Congress Tuesday

Jan 6, 2015 She joins 4 other Republicans, 4 Democrats in representing Arizona in U.S. House of Representatives.

TUSD's Sanchez Stands by Minority Classes

Jan 5, 2015 Says district has done nothing wrong and must adhere to federal desegregation order rather than state ruling.

Doug Ducey Takes Oath as Arizona's 23rd Governor

Jan 5, 2015 'I will submit balanced budgets to the House and Senate,' he says in inaugural speech before big Capitol crowd.

72,000 More Arizonans Sign up for Affordable Care Act Insurance

Jan 5, 2015 Federal marktplace opened Nov. 15, remains open until Feb. 15 for health coverage; 77% of signups are subsidized.

Hybrid Cars Make 'Clean Air Blue Skies' Eligibility

Dec 29, 2014 Six vehicles designated by state transportation officials to get plates allowing single-occupancy in HOV lanes.

Older Drivers Want More Testing, Survey Says

Dec 26, 2014 Misperception they are less safe behind wheel, AAA Arizona says; despite that, 70% want stricter screening.

Year in Review: In Politics, GOP Sweeps State Offices

Dec 23, 2014 Ducey elected governor, all other executive offices go to Republicans, plus five of nine seats in Congress.

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