Politics and Government

Tucson Family 'Relieved' to Benefit From Obama’s Immigration Executive Action

Dec 10, 2014 Teenage son is “happy my parents can stay and have relief so they’re not always worried."

Parts of Pima County Under Citrus Quarantine

Dec 10, 2014 Presence of an insect that can carry disease found in region.

McCain: CIA Torture Report 'Stained Our National Honor'

Dec 9, 2014 Arizona senator points to his own experience as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.

Appeals Court Not Delaying Issuing Driver's Licenses to 'Dreamers'

Dec 9, 2014 Gov. Jan Brewer takes fight to US Supreme Court.

Voters May Decide If Mayor, Council Members Should Get a Pay Raise

Dec 8, 2014 Commission made up of Tucson residents will look at issue and determine whether it will be on November ballot.

METRO WEEK: Grijalva Supports Obama Immigration Actions; Expands Leadership Role

Dec 5, 2014 Next congressional session, Arizona's Congressional District 3 representative seeks legislative compromises.

AZ WEEK: Arizona Joins Lawsuit Against Obama Over Immigration Action

Dec 5, 2014 'This is an unfortunate setback for the long-term agenda,' Goldwater Institute lawyer argues.

Arizona Signs onto Challenge of Obama's Immigration Policy

Dec 4, 2014 Brewer authorizes state joining lawsuit seeking to have president's executive actions declared unconstitutional.

Douglas Facing Recall Before Taking Office as Arizona Schools Chief

Dec 4, 2014 “Recall Diane Douglas” is an official political committee, must wait 6 months before collecting signatures.

Feds Hope to Combat Poverty Among Native American Youth

Dec 4, 2014 Obama administration says money for program will come from existing funds, nonprofits.

Recount Begins Thursday for Closest Ever Arizona Congressional Race

Dec 3, 2014 Tabulation machines tested, oversight planned to start counting ballots in Barber, McSally saga.

TUSD’s Mexican American Classes Under State Scrutiny Again

Dec 3, 2014 Arizona education officials make surprise visit to “culturally relevant” class at Tucson Unified high school.

Raúl Grijalva: A Liberal Leader, Optimistic About 2015

Dec 3, 2014 Immigration, environmental policy top his list of things to protect during 7th term in Congress.

A-10s Will Fly for Another Year

Dec 3, 2014 U.S. House, Senate Armed Services strike deal to keep funding aircraft.

Barber, McSally Ballot Recount Begins This Week

Dec 1, 2014 Pima, Cochise counties checking vote-counting machines, will not add new ballots to the results.

Poll: Most Latinos Support Obama's Immigration Actions

Dec 1, 2014 Fixing system is a non-partisan issue for many Hispanic voters.

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