AZ Health Officials Have Last Word on Medical Pot for PTSD
Jun 9, 2014 State Dept. of Health Services director has until July 9 to accept, modify or reject ruling; initial denial was appealed last year.
Central American Immigrant Minors Jam Nogales Shelter
Jun 7, 2014 FEMA workers on site as busloads arrive Saturday; more reported to be en route from Tucson airport.
Metro Week: Tucson Budget Stability Long-Term Problem, No Easy Answers
Jun 6, 2014 Council wrestles with yearly deficits, short-term fixes; they this week approved a $1.26B budget after making more than $30M in cuts.
Metro Week: Tucson Budget Stability Long-Term Problem, No Easy Answers
Jun 6, 2014 Council wrestles with yearly deficits, short-term fixes; they this week approved a $1.26B budget after making more than $30M in cuts.
Grijalva Visits Tucson VA Hospital, Calls It One of Best
Jun 5, 2014 Congressman tours facility to find out what administrators there are doing correctly; says blame for PHX issues should also fall on Congress.
Tucson Council OKs $1.25B Budget for 2014-15
Jun 4, 2014 Decrease in revenue led to cuts; audience pleas for restoration of funding in Access TV, business development.
AZ Sens Help Introduce Bill Addressing VA Issues
Jun 3, 2014 Veterans Choice Act would provide veterans with greater choice and flexibility in health care providers; increase transparency of Veterans Affairs.
UPDATE: Horne Calls Ex-Staffer 'Fabricator'
Jun 2, 2014 Atty. Gen. responds to new campaign accusations; former employee quit earlier this year after going public with alleged violations.
Tucson City Manager Miranda Says He Accomplished His Goals
Jun 2, 2014 Richard Miranda retires after 39 years with the city, 3 years as manager, 10 as police chief.
AZ Week: Foster Parents, Child Advocates Demand Better System
May 30, 2014 Brewer signs 2 overhaul bills establishing department to replace CPS; years of crisis mode operation drove issue.
Spike in Unaccompanied Minors Apprehended at Border
May 30, 2014 Most Central American youth appearing in Texas trying to cross into US illegally; Arizona feels effects as border region resources drained.
UPDATE: Brewer Signs Child Welfare Overhaul Bills
May 29, 2014 Legislature finalized approval earlier today; legislation creates Dept. of Child Safety, gives it about $827M in funding.
7 Republicans, 1 Democrat File for Gubernatorial Primary
May 28, 2014 2 minor party candidates seek governor's post; filings for 6 other state offices, Congress, Legislature.
CPS Special Legislative Session Begins
May 27, 2014 House Speaker Andy Tobin told his chamber he expects committee votes on the proposals Wednesday and final votes Thursday.
Grand Canyon Damages Leads to Questioning Future of Bison
May 26, 2014 Iconic animal has made area its home; the herd has grown over years, and is now overgrazing park land, draining already low water holes, trampling archaeological sites.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, May 23, 2014
May 23, 2014 Interview with Republican gubernatorial candidate Frank Rigg; comments by congressional hopeful Gary Kiehne.Selected Archive Filters
Government,
Politics
