Politics and Government

SB 1062 Overshadows Other AZ Legislature Moves

Mar 3, 2014 Those include initial approval to bill that would allow surprise inspections to abortion clinics; Brewer signs campaign finance law repeal.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 28, 2014

Feb 28, 2014 A look at Gov. Brewer's veto of SB 1062; Tucson Mayor Rothschild's State of the City address.

AZ Week: 'SB 1062 Slap in Face to Many Arizonans'

Feb 28, 2014 Painfully ironic to have this type of legislation introduced on 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act, says founding director of ASU's Center for the Study of Race and Democracy .

AZ Week: Opposing Sides Debate Good, Bad of Vetoed SB 1062

Feb 28, 2014 Supporter says bill could have 'helped gay community;' opponent says it would hurt state's reputation.

Brewer Vetoes Religious Freedom Restoration Act

Feb 26, 2014 Bill would have allowed business owners to deny service to gay people based on 'sincerely held' belief.

Economic Development is Tucson's Focus for 2014

Feb 26, 2014 Mayor Rothschild continues to push initiatives that foster economic development and sales tax revenue.

Councilman Says Bus Service Cuts Should Not Happen

Feb 26, 2014 Tucson City Council seeking public input on bus fare increases, service changes, Cunningham opposes service cuts.

Pressure Builds on Brewer to Veto Religious Freedom Bill

Feb 25, 2014 Her top political adviser joins long bipartisan list of politicians, businesses, rights groups in calling for rejection.

Tucson Mayor's Third State of City Address Wednesday

Feb 25, 2014 Past topics included fixing roads as economic driver, annexing outlying areas, reducing poverty, homelessness.

Pima County Launches Mapping Tool for Obamacare Help

Feb 25, 2014 Meant to aid people find enrollment help resources and health insurance professionals in their community; open enrollment deadline is March 31.

A-10 Elimination Proposed by Secretary of Defense

Feb 24, 2014 The Tucson-based aircraft is on the budgetary chopping block again; nearly 80 of them based in Davis-Monthan.

AZ Planned Parenthood President Praises Supreme Court Decision

Feb 24, 2014 Higher court ejected proposal to revive law disqualifying abortion providers from receiving funds for other medical services.

Religious Freedom Restoration Act Awaits Brewer's Decision

Feb 23, 2014 Business leaders, faith based community in Tucson urging governor's veto; most GOP legislators support bill.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 21, 2014

Feb 21, 2014 Bill allows business owners to deny service to gays based on religious beliefs; Tucson City Council tries to balance budget.

Bill Allowing Businesses Deny Service to LGBT, Others Passes

Feb 21, 2014 AZ House gives final approval to legislation letting people assert religious beliefs; opponents say it is discriminatory

AZ Week: Barber at Forefront of A-10 Preservation

Feb 21, 2014 There are proposed budget cuts to the Air Force A-10 fighter program; bipartisan group of Congress aims to prevent that from happening.

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