Politics and Government

Tucson Mayor Receives Highest Award from Mexican Govt

May 8, 2014 Institute for Mexicans Abroad says Rothschild has contributed to the Mexican community in the city, strengthened relationships between the two countries.

Tucson Drafts Updates to Urban Agriculture Code

May 8, 2014 Kristen Culliney and her family keep 8 hens in their midtown backyard, making them outlaws under current city zoning code, her local homeowner’s association rules.

Sunnyside School Board Candidates Debate

May 7, 2014 Voters have until May 20 to mail in ballots to decide recall election; five candidates are seeking two seats on board.

Campaign to Recall 2 PCC Board Members Fails

May 7, 2014 Organizers unable to collect enough signatures; say they pushed recall because board members are responsible for Pima’s probation.

AZ is 'Bull's Eye of Climate Change'

May 6, 2014 The White House’s 2014 Natl Climate Assessment definitively links burning of coal and oil to intensifying climate conditions in S. Arizona.

House Armed Services Begins 'Save A-10' Work in Congress

May 6, 2014 National Defense Authorization Act discussion begins Wednesday; the future of the aircraft is tied to such bill.

CPS Reform Work Begins at AZ Capitol

May 6, 2014 Lawmakers are meeting with staff to draft legislation to create a new child welfare agency.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, May 2, 2014

May 2, 2014 One-on-one with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fred DuVal; roundtable discusses DREAMers; Barber v. McSally Race, other topics.

AZ Week: 'El Chapo Will Never Be Extradited to US'

May 2, 2014 After an extensive manhunt one of most wanted drug lords Joaquin 'Chapo' Guzman was captured in Feb.; many argue Mexico will never hand him over to US trial system.

AZ Can Sue Maricopa CC District Over In-state Tuition for DREAMers

May 1, 2014 Judge rules state is allowed to take action against the community college district; says Atty. Gen. Tom Horne responded properly.

Obama Gets Involved with PHX VA Negligence Allegations

Apr 28, 2014 President says the U.S. will get to the bottom of whether veterans were denied help they needed, causing the death of up to 40.

County Officials Seek Bond to Revitalize Agua Caliente Park

Apr 28, 2014 Water levels at record lows due to prolonged drought; if it gets green light, voters will see proposal on 2015 ballot.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, April 25, 2014

Apr 25, 2014 One-on-one with U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick about her congressional race; an analysis of what elections for CD 1 could look like.

AZ Week: 'Campaigns Could Be Playground for Billionaires'

Apr 25, 2014 SCOTUS recently ruled there should be no limits in campaign financial contributions; ASU political science professor says this could change political landscape in an unbalanced way.

Border Clinic Providing Free Care for More Than 40 Years

Apr 22, 2014 Impoverished children from Mexico with a variety of disabilities travel to St. Andrew's Children's Clinic once a month for medical attention.

Report: AZ Worse Than Natl Average for 'Food Insecurity'

Apr 22, 2014 A new study by the nonprofit Feeding America says 1 in 5 Arizonans are affected by hunger; more alarming 1 in 4 children are struggling to eat.

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