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Court Reviews Law Denying Bail to Undocumented Immigrants

Mar 18, 2014 A federal appeals court heard arguments Tuesday over constitutionality of Proposition 100 which was voter approved to amend state Constitution.

AZ Independent Voters Outnumber Either Big Party

Mar 17, 2014 Republicans may be seeing red, Democrats feeling blue as 'no party' registrants take plurality for first time.
The San Pedro River flows through Sierra Vista.

Sierra Vista Aims to Conserve Water, Save San Pedro River

Mar 17, 2014 Town trying to lower water use because if source dries up heart of community's economy, Fort Huachuca, could close.

Feds OK UA Proposal to Use Marijuana as PTSD Treatment

Mar 17, 2014 Research cleared by FDA some time ago; Dept. of Health's decision hailed as major victory for study under way in Tucson.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, March 14, 2014

Mar 14, 2014 Brewer announces she won't seek another term; Arizona Legislature update; water issues in Santa Cruz Valley.
Linda Williams, a physician at El Rio Community Health Clinic, performs a routine checkup on her patient.

AZ Week: El Rio Feels Effects of Medicaid Expansion

Mar 14, 2014 Since law was established, the community health center has helped patients apply for and enroll in affordable care.

AZ Week: Forced to Cut $5M, Sunnyside Makes Changes

Mar 14, 2014 After a failed budget override last Nov. school district has cut dozens of jobs including in its art, music programs; came up with plan to still offer these courses to its students.
The international border fence seen from Nogales, Ariz.

Rape Among Risks for Migrant Women Crossing US-MX Border

Mar 14, 2014 Pharmacist in Altar, Sonora says women often come in asking what to do to prevent pregnancy in case they are victims.

Tucson Involved in Efforts to Improve Civility in Politics

Mar 12, 2014 Organizations, academics, former members of Congress say government not productive when partisan divides persist.
Gov. Jan Brewer.

Brewer Won't Seek Third Term, 'Time to Pass Torch of Leadership'

Mar 12, 2014 'Serving as governor of Arizona has been the privilege and pleasure of my life,' says Gov. Jan Brewer during PHX speech Weds. morning.

Immigration Officials Train Law Enforcement on Special Visas

Mar 12, 2014 Representatives from US Citizenship & Immigration Services held training in Tucson regarding helping crime victims apply for such documentation.
Grand Canyon National Park

Flake, McCain Want AZ Repaid for Keeping Canyon Open

Mar 12, 2014 State spent $465,000 to run AZ's biggest tourist draw while federal government was shut down in October.

Service Variety Needed for Better CPS System, Child Advocates Say

Mar 10, 2014 Representatives of several advocacy organizations met in Phoenix Friday to discuss Gov. Brewer's updates on Arizona's child welfare.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, March 7, 2014

Mar 7, 2014 A look into governor's race polls; attorney general race; survey numbers showed U.S. Sen. McCain least popular in America.

Raytheon Receives $350M Pentagon Contract

Mar 6, 2014 U.S. Dept. of Defense orders company's newest model of its SM-3 missile; orders 44 items total, including missile, accompanying materials.
Tucson hosts the largest military aircraft storage site in the world, known as "The Boneyard" hosted a 5K fitness event.

Event Provides Rare Glimpse at Military Aircraft 'Boneyard'

Mar 5, 2014 Officials at Tucson's Davis-Monthan hosted a 5K and 10K run/walk to educate people about a mostly-off-limits site.

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