Appeals Court Revives Lawsuit Challenging Medicaid Expansion
Apr 22, 2014 The Arizona court ruled Tuesday that lawmakers have the right to sue over a hospital assessment that funds the expansion.
Supreme Court Won't Hear Appeal of SB 1070 Harboring Ban Block
Apr 21, 2014 The justices declined to review ruling that barred police from arresting people for sheltering immigrants living in U.S. undocumented.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, April 18, 2014
Apr 18, 2014 Bill to expand 'empowerment scholarships" dies in Arizona House; fundraising totals for congressional races; campaigns' "dark money."
Murders in Mexico Appear to Drop By 15% Last Year, Analysis Says
Apr 17, 2014 Authorities would like to take credit but report's author says that is 'debatable;' certain cartels have established monopolies so no need to fight anyone, he argues.
Davis-Monthan Opens Gates for Special Air Show
Apr 16, 2014 Make-a Wish Arizona families, wounded warriors and World War II veterans were given a sneak peak of the show, presented by the Air Force's Thunderbirds.
UPDATED: Not Enough Evidence Against Horne, Judge Rules
Apr 14, 2014 Monday decision says Atty. Gen. Tom Horne did not break the campaign finance law; judge says prosecutors did not prove case.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, April 11, 2014
Apr 11, 2014 A look at the state and city budget; Sen. John McCain joins the fight to save A-10s; immigration activists want President Obama to stop deportations.
AZ Week: District Charter Schools Struggle with Unstable Funds
Apr 11, 2014 Gov. Jan Brewer had asked for $33 million to fund public school district sponsored charter schools; state Legislature came up with about 75% of that.
Brewer Signs $9.2B Budget for Coming Year
Apr 11, 2014 Plan includes $59 million more for new child safety agency, more educational funding; gov. line-item vetoes $4M.
UPDATE: Surprise Inspections of Abortion Clinics Gets Senate OK
Apr 9, 2014 Without debate the Arizona Senate approves abortion measure; being sent to Gov. Jan Brewer's desk.
US Sens Say Cutting A-10 is Violation of Law
Apr 9, 2014 National Defense Authorization Act passed last year, says the Air Force “may not retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage” any A-10s during calendar 2014.
Pima County Could Seek Mitigation for Pipeline Construction
Apr 8, 2014 Environmental Impact Statement for Kinder-Morgan's Sierrita Pipeline didn't find major negative impacts; County administrator says it could create second smuggling corridor.
Horne Asks 9th Circuit to Remove Temp Block of Abortion Rules
Apr 7, 2014 New Arizona abortion medication regulations were scheduled to begin April 1; Planned Parenthood had asked for blockage, fed court granted last week.
Local Cyclists Want City to Increase Safety on Roads
Apr 7, 2014 Tucson could see separated bike lanes in near future thanks to $5.5M grant from state transit agency.
Gun Control PACs Making Headway
Apr 7, 2014 Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' advocate group sees big influx of money; Mark Kelly says due to strong effort, change in how people think of gun related issues.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, April 4, 2014
Apr 4, 2014 Winners, losers in this year's proposed city budget; how will latest court rulings on campaign finance affect Arizona political races?; Obamacare effects in congressional campaigns.Selected Archive Filters
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