Tucson City Council Democratic Incumbents Re-elected
Nov 5, 2013 Uhlich wins Ward 3, Fimbres Ward 5; propositions to increase city spending limit, 10-year plan both pass.
Vail: No Incorporation; 'Population Doesn't Feel It's Right Time.'
Nov 5, 2013 56% vote against formation of what would have been AZ's 92nd municipality; proponents disappointed.
Tucson Voters Pass Increase to City Budget Limit
Nov 5, 2013 City can now spend $50M more than currently allowed if revenues are available, thanks to the support of 62 percent.
Congress Negotiates Food Stamp Funding, Grijalva Opposes Cuts
Nov 4, 2013 Arizona Congressman hopes Senate, House will agree to eliminate proposed cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs.
Health Centers Enroll 8,000 in First Month of Medicaid Expansion
Nov 4, 2013 Arizona officials estimate 300,000 people are eligible for the state’s Medicaid program, known as AHCCCS.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, November 1, 2013
Nov 1, 2013 Troubling rollout of Obamacare; next week's Tucson city elections; referendum effort to reverse a new state law overhauling AZ's election system.
AZ Week: Local Elections in Tucson, Phoenix Tuesday
Nov 1, 2013 Both cities will choose city council members; a look at what side of the political spectrum they stand on.
AZ Business Groups Lobby for Immigration Reform
Oct 30, 2013 US businesses head to DC, including AZ Chamber visiting all 9 AZ House members to cite positive economic impact.
Mail Tucson Election Ballots By Thursday, City Suggests
Oct 30, 2013 Those who don't get to send out ballots by Oct. 31 may drop them off at one of the voting locations by Nov. 5.
Referendum to Overturn Election Changes Makes Ballot
Oct 29, 2013 Successful petition drive stops measures from taking effect until voters decide in 2014 general election.
AZ Behind in Distributing Fed Housing Aid, US Auditors Say
Oct 29, 2013 State has been slow in dispersing funds to help struggling homeowners; AZ's rate was the second lowest among 18 states.
ACLU Suing to Add Cannabis Extracts to MMJ Law
Oct 29, 2013 Group files suit in name of 5-year-old with rare form of epilepsy; he's one of the few children in state to have a medical marijuana card.
Obamacare Site Defects Push People to Other Enrollment Options
Oct 29, 2013 Local patient navigator turns to helping uninsured residents fill out paper applications to weigh on their eligibility for insurance plans.
Former AZ Congressman Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison
Oct 28, 2013 4 months ago Republican Rick Renzi was convicted on public corruption, money laundering, other charges.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, October 25, 2013
Oct 25, 2013 Tucson Ward 6's Councilman Steve Kozachik discusses SB 1070, gun violence, other issues, as city elections approach.
AZ Week: Immigration Reform Back In Play
Oct 25, 2013 Three angles of immigration debate weigh on Obama's urging to Congress to revive comprehensive talks.Selected Archive Filters
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