Politics and Government

AZ WEEK: 'Many Young Voters Disillusioned, Need Encouragement to Vote'

Oct 3, 2014 National political commentator is here with group to engage with UA students, reinforce importance of youth's involvement in politics.

Social Service Advocates Hope Next Governor Won't Cut Funding Deeper

Oct 2, 2014 With possible $800M deficit in next 2 years, concerns that low-income residents could face hardships if government assistance continues to disappear.

US Supreme Court Takes AZ Congressional Districting

Oct 2, 2014 GOP lawmakers say Independent Redistricting Commission usurps legislative authority by handling remapping.

New State Training, Website Aims to Combat Human Trafficking

Oct 2, 2014 Brewer says tools hope to encourage residents be voice against crime; starting next Jan., cops, others are required to study up on issue.

Immigration Talk Shifting Focus This Election Cycle

Oct 1, 2014 Migrant children, sanctuary movement highlight human side of issue.

Interior Secretary Reinforces Glen Canyon Dam Preservation

Sep 30, 2014 Jewell says during recent visit cooperation of 7 Colorado Basin states key to save source of water, electricity to much of Southwest.

AZ Opens Trade, Investment Office in Mexico City

Sep 30, 2014 Arizona Commerce Authority will run it, focus to improve business relationship; city of Tucson will be a partner.

Public School Funding Key Issue in Election

Sep 30, 2014 State's education system at core of many candidates' campaigns; advocates, educators want more money in classrooms.

New Policy Expands Roles of Dreamers in Military

Sep 29, 2014 Only 1,500 slots in program that could offer fast track to citizenship to young undocumented immigrants.

AZ WEEK: Ducey Says Revenue from Job Creation Can Fix Budget

Sep 26, 2014 Republican would like to eliminate income tax, revamp tax code to attract more businesses, bring more work to Arizona.

METRO WEEK: Expanded Flight Training to Have Minimal Effect

Sep 26, 2014 Numbers could grow, but account for 6% of Davis-Monthan traffic, base officials say.

Next AZ Governor Faces Economic, Fiscal Issues

Sep 26, 2014 Deficit of up to $1B in next 2 years; tax revenue still low after recession; joblessness high.

Grijalva, Clergy Across US Form Coalition to Support Sanctuary Movement

Sep 24, 2014 Second church in Tucson to open its doors for immigrant fighting deportation.

Initial Tests Show No Toxic Waste in San Pedro River

Sep 24, 2014 AZ Dept. of Environmental Quality sampled two areas Tuesday after alert that contamination from Mexican mine could potentially make its way north.

Giffords' Gun Control Group Pulls TV Ad Against McSally

Sep 23, 2014 Attack said Arizona CD 2 Republican candidate opposed 'making it harder for stalkers to get a gun.'

ACLU, Bookman's Sue Arizona Over 'Revenge Porn' Law

Sep 23, 2014 Groups, other plaintiffs say law is so broad it criminalizes any person who distributes, displays a nude image without 'explicit permission.'

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