Politics and Government

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.

Some Undocumented Farmworkers Could Benefit from Obama's Immigration Changes

Nov 26, 2014 Although executive action doesn't address them directly, many have children who are US citizens.

McSally Urges Federal Court to Dismiss Barber Vote Count Suit

Nov 25, 2014 Democrat's campaign wants Pima, Cochise counties to count 133 rejected ballots.

Grijalva: Congress Should Take Immigration Reform Further

Nov 25, 2014 Chairman of liberal caucus says Obama executive actions prodding lawmakers into more changes.

Mexican Consulate Flooded with Calls Since Obama’s Immigration Changes

Nov 24, 2014 Officials set up hotline and mobile app to help prevent scams, provide correct information.

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Challenge of Driver's License Ban

Nov 24, 2014 Gov. Brewer had requested court to reconsider ruling striking down Arizona policy denying privileges to 'Dreamers.'

Barber Campaign Asks State to Count More Votes

Nov 22, 2014 Race against McSally had 'errors and omissions' in disqualifying more than 160 ballots, secretary of state told.

AZ WEEK: 'Obama's Immigration News Good Economically, Bad Politically'

Nov 21, 2014 Local policy, law experts weigh in on president's executive orders deferring deportation for millions of undocumented migrants in US.

Obama Deportation Deferral May Affect 135,000 in Arizona

Nov 21, 2014 Immigration plan's impact in state also could include visas for high-skilled workers, tightened border security.

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