Politics and Government

Tucson Bus Riders Face Higher Fares, Service Cuts

Feb 20, 2014 City Council needs more revenue, expense savings to erase deficit; public hearings start next month on issues.

Immigration Poll: Equal Number Prioritize Reform, Border Security

Feb 18, 2014 First time in years the numbers received equal support; figures come after House Republicans say issue unlikely to progress this year.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 14, 2014

Feb 14, 2014 Is it the end for immigration reform for now?; bills in the Arizona Legislature; Attorney General Tom Horne's legal troubles.

AZ Week: Sides Weigh in on Bighorn Sheep Controversy

Feb 14, 2014 Efforts to return species to Santa Catalinas has wide opposition after lions kill sheep, game agents kill lions.

Immigrants Facing Deportation Winning More in US Courts

Feb 14, 2014 Nearly half won cases in last four months, while number of government wins steadily declined for 4 years.

AZ House Passes Repeal of 2013 Sweeping Elections Law

Feb 14, 2014 Legislation aimed to trim the permanent early voting list, as well as make it a crime for voter-outreach groups to turn in ballots.

Agriculture Act Restores Disaster Aid to AZ Ranchers

Feb 12, 2014 Omnibus Federal Farm Bill encompassed a variety of agricultural programs from conservation to food stamps.

Brewer, Sonora Gov Collaborating to Lure Tech Businesses to Area

Feb 12, 2014 Pair announce new partnership to attract companies from around the world to Arizona-Sonora region.

Tucson Mayor, Pima Aim to Push Affordable Care Act Enrollments

Feb 12, 2014 Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, county's health dept. have strategies to raise awareness on importance of signing up.

Tucson Develops New Smartphone App to Fight Graffiti

Feb 11, 2014 "MyTucson" is used by the city to help with problem; study says it spent about $1M on graffiti removal in 2012.

ABOR: AZ Scholarship Program Could be Model for Other States

Feb 10, 2014 Board of Regents President Eileen Klein presenting AZ Earn to Learn to fed. agency Tuesday; organization helps low-income students.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 7, 2014

Feb 7, 2014 Pima supervisors oppose proposed Rosemont mine; allowing Green Valley, Sahuarita join Santa Cruz County; city deficit; Tucson, Pima cooperation.

AZ Week: More State Money Key for Stable Tuitions, ABOR Says

Feb 7, 2014 ABOR president weighs in on possibilities for Brewer's proposed plan to freeze public university in-state tuition for 4 years it takes to get degree.

BP Tucson Apprehensions Down, Still Busiest Sector

Feb 3, 2014 Texas sector sees an increase in arrests, Tucson still top for marijuana seized and rescues.

Congressional Incumbents Have More Money For 2014 Elections

Feb 3, 2014 Challengers are poised to catch up with quick fundraising pace in Tucson-area districts.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 31, 2014

Jan 31, 2014 A discussion of President Obama's renewed call for immigration reform after State of the Union Address; the latest in AZ Legislature.

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