Politics and Government

CARE Team: CPS Lacks Standards, Has Inexperienced Staff, Needs Systemic Change

Jan 31, 2014 Independent group created by Brewer says steps must be taken to fix a broken child welfare system.

AZ Week: Brewer, State Helping Education Funds? Split Opinions

Jan 31, 2014 Arizona legislators, educators discuss Gov. Jan Brewer's proposal for extra money; Brewer's plans for "student success funding."

Thousands of AZ Kids Could Lose Health Coverage Saturday

Jan 30, 2014 State insurance program ending, some will be unable to enroll in private insurance under Affordable Care Act.

NASA Changes Worry Tucson Planetary Science

Jan 29, 2014 New grant-funding structure promises more money for planetary research, but local scientist negative impacts.

Independent Voter Registration Gaining in AZ

Jan 29, 2014 Republicans, Democrats see support languish as unaffiliated numbers grow; 3.2M total are signed up.

Tucson Proposes Film Incentives to Regenerate Industry

Jan 27, 2014 Rental discount offered on city property for productions costing $2M or more to stop 'flyover' to NM, Texas.

Ad Wars for 2014 Congressional Race Begin

Jan 27, 2014 It may only be Jan. but campaign propaganda already flooding TVs, etc.; Election Day is Nov. 4.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 24, 2014

Jan 24, 2014 Brewer's plan for CPS; transportation funding; Att. Gen. Tom Horne's legal problems; county feud.

AZ Week: Stalled Immigration Reform, DREAMers Still Struggle

Jan 24, 2014 Two undocumented students discuss their experiences after being brought here as children by parents, what should happen with comprehensive reform.

AZ Week: Is Border Secure? BP Agent Says No, Getting There

Jan 24, 2014 Secretary of Homeland Security visited Arizona earlier this week; Border Patrol agent discusses strategies to improve safety in area.

Homeland Security Chief Makes First Border Visit

Jan 22, 2014 Meets with Border Patrol officers, ranchers, border town mayors to get sense of security issues.

UA Seeking Funding for Farm Outreach, Tuition Balance

Jan 22, 2014 Annual budget request to state lawmakers calls for more money than governor has proposed.

Flake Interview: No More Fed Debt for Subsequent Generations

Jan 22, 2014 GOP senator says lack of savings elsewhere in budget is why he voted against extending jobless benefits.

School Officials: Funding for Maintenance, Books Worries Them

Jan 22, 2014 As operating budgets stabilize, capital funding issues are focus for next fiscal year in Pima County.

Pima Board Fills Vacant AZ Senate Seat with State Rep.

Jan 21, 2014 Former Sen. Linda Lopez of Tucson resigned earlier in the month, Rep. Andrea Dalessandro of Green Valley chosen to replace her.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 17, 2014

Jan 17, 2014 Rep. Ron Barber discusses budget vote, Obamacare; two state lawmakers talk Brewer gutting CPS.

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