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The fence separating the U.S. from Mexico in Nogales, Ariz.

House Speaker Asks Obama to Send Troops to Border

Jun 20, 2014 Boehner says it's best way to deal with 'national security and humanitarian crisis' of Central American youth.
Child sleeps in one of the holding areas for Central American kids shelter in Nogales, Ariz.

Inside the Nogales Shelter Housing 1,000 Children

Jun 18, 2014 Hear AZPM reporter Fernanda Echavarri's description of youngsters, conditions in Border Patrol facility.
San Pedro River

Project Aims to Detain Rainwater to San Pedro River Aquifers

Jun 18, 2014 Goal is to have water make its way into river, keeping it flowing even in dry seasons.

Pima County Approves $1.2B Budget on Party Line Vote

Jun 17, 2014 Fiscal year begins in July, property tax rate goes up, spending reduced.
Immigrant children at Border Patrol's Nogales warehouse where they were processed and detained in June 2014.

Grijalva Won't Tour Nogales Shelter Without Clergy

Jun 17, 2014 Congressman arranged visit with five Tucson religious leaders; Border Patrol said only he, staff could enter.

Metro Week: Pima County Property Taxes Likely Going Up

Jun 13, 2014 Supervisors to decide between budget cuts, raising tax.

AZ Week: 'Migrant Youths Have Options to Stay, Hard to Obtain'

Jun 13, 2014 Immigration law expert says undocumented minors often go unrepresented in proceedings, don't know rights.
Children who migrated alone to U.S. wave goodbye from inside a bus leaving the Border Patrol facility in Nogales

Brewer: Influx of Immigrants 'Crisis Created by Obama'

Jun 12, 2014 Governor sent a letter to House Speaker Boehner asking him to address issue.
The Border Patrol's compound in Nogales, Ariz.

ACLU of AZ: Children Experience Civil Rights Abuses in Detention

Jun 11, 2014 Claim against Department of Homeland Security cites mistreatment, neglect.

New Line-Up of Candidates in AZ's CD3

Jun 10, 2014 West Tucson to Yuma candidate slate has changed, one added, one withdrew.
Arizona residents are getting to vote on medical marijuana as part of Proposition 203.

AZ Health Officials Have Last Word on Medical Pot for PTSD

Jun 9, 2014 State Dept. of Health Services director has until July 9 to accept, modify or reject ruling; initial denial was appealed last year.
Children and teens who were caught illegally crossing into Texas leave a shelter in Nogales.

Central American Immigrant Minors Jam Nogales Shelter

Jun 7, 2014 FEMA workers on site as busloads arrive Saturday; more reported to be en route from Tucson airport.

Metro Week: Tucson Budget Stability Long-Term Problem, No Easy Answers

Jun 6, 2014 Council wrestles with yearly deficits, short-term fixes; they this week approved a $1.26B budget after making more than $30M in cuts.

Metro Week: Tucson Budget Stability Long-Term Problem, No Easy Answers

Jun 6, 2014 Council wrestles with yearly deficits, short-term fixes; they this week approved a $1.26B budget after making more than $30M in cuts.
Congressman Raúl Grijalva discussing his opinions and stance on SB 1070.

Grijalva Visits Tucson VA Hospital, Calls It One of Best

Jun 5, 2014 Congressman tours facility to find out what administrators there are doing correctly; says blame for PHX issues should also fall on Congress.
The Tucson City Council meets Dec. 2 after swearing in reelected members Karin Uhlich, Richard Fimbres and Steve Kozachik. Councilman Paul Cunningham is absent.

Tucson Council OKs $1.25B Budget for 2014-15

Jun 4, 2014 Decrease in revenue led to cuts; audience pleas for restoration of funding in Access TV, business development.

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