Politics and Government

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.

Deportations Fall Slightly from 2013 Record

Dec 22, 2014 Federal government reports 414,000 people removed from country in fiscal year that ended in September.

Year in Review: Immigration, Border Security

Dec 22, 2014 AZPM's Fernanda Echavarri and Ted Robbins discuss Central American children, Obama initiatives, more.

METRO WEEK: 2014 Wrapup, 2015 Forecast

Dec 19, 2014 Journalists discuss year's big stories in politics, immigration, higher education, business and economics.

AZ WEEK: The Year in State Politics

Dec 19, 2014 Host Lorraine Rivera's discusses 2014 political developments with Phoenix journalists Mary Jo Pitzl, Howard Fischer.

State Revenues Continue Below Budget

Dec 19, 2014 8th straight month Arizona tax collections have missed projections, legislative committee reports; now 2.6% short.

Tucson Police Reduce SB 1070 Enforcement

Dec 19, 2014 Chief says department already gets little response from Border Patrol; will be guided by Obama's immigration action.

Protecting Davis-Monthan a Priority for Arizona Senators

Dec 19, 2014 McCain, Flake visit Tucson base, pledge to work for preservation of A-10, military-related jobs in region.

'Dreamers' May Apply for Driver's Licenses Monday

Dec 18, 2014 Federal judge orders state to begin accepting applications after Supreme Court won't block implementation.

US Rep.-Elect McSally: 'Reaching Out to All Parts of Community'

Dec 18, 2014 After victory in closest congressional race in state history, she gets down to business hiring staff, transitioning.

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