AZ Sens Help Introduce Bill Addressing VA Issues
Jun 3, 2014 Veterans Choice Act would provide veterans with greater choice and flexibility in health care providers; increase transparency of Veterans Affairs.
UPDATE: Horne Calls Ex-Staffer 'Fabricator'
Jun 2, 2014 Atty. Gen. responds to new campaign accusations; former employee quit earlier this year after going public with alleged violations.
Tucson City Manager Miranda Says He Accomplished His Goals
Jun 2, 2014 Richard Miranda retires after 39 years with the city, 3 years as manager, 10 as police chief.
AZ Week: Foster Parents, Child Advocates Demand Better System
May 30, 2014 Brewer signs 2 overhaul bills establishing department to replace CPS; years of crisis mode operation drove issue.
Spike in Unaccompanied Minors Apprehended at Border
May 30, 2014 Most Central American youth appearing in Texas trying to cross into US illegally; Arizona feels effects as border region resources drained.
UPDATE: Brewer Signs Child Welfare Overhaul Bills
May 29, 2014 Legislature finalized approval earlier today; legislation creates Dept. of Child Safety, gives it about $827M in funding.
7 Republicans, 1 Democrat File for Gubernatorial Primary
May 28, 2014 2 minor party candidates seek governor's post; filings for 6 other state offices, Congress, Legislature.
CPS Special Legislative Session Begins
May 27, 2014 House Speaker Andy Tobin told his chamber he expects committee votes on the proposals Wednesday and final votes Thursday.
Grand Canyon Damages Leads to Questioning Future of Bison
May 26, 2014 Iconic animal has made area its home; the herd has grown over years, and is now overgrazing park land, draining already low water holes, trampling archaeological sites.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, May 23, 2014
May 23, 2014 Interview with Republican gubernatorial candidate Frank Rigg; comments by congressional hopeful Gary Kiehne.
Tucson City Manager Miranda Announces Retirement
May 23, 2014 39-year career with city, including 9 years as police chief, 3 as top administrator coming to end for Tucson native.
LGBT Global Persecution Leads to Asylum Seekers in Southern AZ
May 22, 2014 Marco Antonio Galdino left São Paulo in 1995, lives in Tucson while he awaits appeal of refugee rejection.
Special Legislative Session Next Week to Debate CPS Reform Bill
May 22, 2014 Legislation establishes the Department of Child Safety, provides funding; Brewer abolished state CPS earlier this new amid more than 6,500 un-investigated cases.
South Tucson Police Change SB 1070 Enforcement Policy
May 21, 2014 Responding to ACLU complaint, department agrees to rewrite immigration policy.
Two Sunnyside Board Members Recalled
May 21, 2014 Pima County officials not finished counting but margin too wide for 100 remaining ballots to change outcome.
AZ Federal Court Nearing Full Strength With New Appointees
May 21, 2014 Earlier this year, court operating on as few as 7 judges; very low number for district that sees most criminal cases in the country.Selected Archive Filters
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