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AZ Week: Brewer's State of State Kicks Off Legislative Session

Jan 17, 2014 Arizona governor reinforced child protection, education, business attraction as priorities; governor, experts discuss.

Child Welfare Reform Priority in Budget for New Fiscal Year

Jan 17, 2014 Gov. Jan Brewer releases proposal for Legislature; K-12 education, state infrastructure also at top of list.

Crews work on the field at Kino Stadium during an off day.

New Group Proposes Pro Baseball in Tucson

Jan 17, 2014 Independent league wants to place team at Kino Stadium; financial, leasing issues, legacy of failure stand in way.

A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle on the American side of the border fence in Nogales, Ariz.

Border Patrol Violates Rights at Checkpoints, ACLU Claims

Jan 16, 2014 It files complaint over incidents of what it calls illegal questioning, searches at Southern AZ checkpoints.

Gov. Jan Brewer.

Brewer Says She is Considering Another Term

Jan 15, 2014 Others say she is termed out under Constitution; she says legal experts tell her otherwise; will decide in a month.

Brewer Abolishes CPS, Calls for Legislative Reform

Jan 13, 2014 Governor uses her final State of State speech to call for end of excuses, permanent fix to 'broken' system.

Jeff Flake discusses immigration reform and how he, along with eight other senators, are currently working on a proposal that would require compromise from both sides of the aisle.

Flake Introduces Affordable Catastrophic Health Plan for All Bill

Jan 13, 2014 Act would pertain to everyone affected by Obamacare's individual health insurance mandate; such coverage should be available to everyone, AZ senator says.

Gov. Jan Brewer will make a rare appearance in Tucson Thursday, Sept. 1, to address the state's municipal leaders.

Education, CPS Issues Expected to Top 2014 Legislative Session

Jan 13, 2014 Gov. Jan Brewer delivering final State of the State address Monday afternoon; serves as her marching orders for state lawmakers.

Pima County administration and court buildings in downtown Tucson.

Bronson Becomes Pima County Board Chairwoman

Jan 13, 2014 Focus on roads, economic development, and avoid raising taxes; after 4 years Pima County Supervisor Ramón Valadez is stepping aside from seat.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 10, 2014

Jan 10, 2014 Mesa Mayor Scott Smith joins crwoded GOP gubernatorial primaries; remembering Jan. 8 shooting.

AZ Week: Obamacare, Its Effects in State's Rural Areas

Jan 10, 2014 Affordable Care Act went into effect Jan. 1; Southern Arizona health experts discuss the good and bad.

House Implements New Security Requirements for Obamacare

Jan 10, 2014 Most of AZ's congressional delegation voted for bill; Republicans say necessary to deal with potential security breaches online.

A map of the possible locations for a January 8th memorial.

Jan. 8 Permanent Memorial Planning Begins New Stage

Jan 8, 2014 Three years after tragedy, location selected at Pima County Courthouse; design ideas underway.

3 Decades Later: Mental Health Suit Against AZ Settled

Jan 8, 2014 Arnold vs. Sarn began in 1981, alleged state did not appropriately fund comprehensive mental health system.

Pima Ends Photo Radar Program

Jan 7, 2014 Board voted 4-0 not to renew traffic camera contract; supervisors may consider another version, targeting school zones.

Financial Issues Topping List in 2014 for Tucson, Pima County

Jan 7, 2014 Budget deficits, lagging economy, lead local governments to look to job creation.

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