Barber's Afghanistan Visit Informs Defense Budget Vote
Mar 20, 2014 U.S. Rep. Ron Barber says visit to Kabul made him see firsthand US efforts in area as reauthorization of Natl Defense Authorization Act is coming up.
UPDATED: AZ Senate Gives Initial Approval to Budget Plan
Mar 20, 2014 AZ Senate President Andy Biggs introduced amendment with $18M for new school assessment test, $15M for CPS; chamber debating spending plan all day Thurs.
Arizona Wins Voter Citizenship ID Lawsuit
Mar 19, 2014 US judge rules state can add requirement to federal registration form; state referendum requires it.
Health Insurance Enrollment Surges as Deadline Nears
Mar 19, 2014 As the March 31 deadline approaches for uninsured people to buy health care insurance, the federal website for purchasing a plan is seeing more traffic.
Court Reviews Law Denying Bail to Undocumented Immigrants
Mar 18, 2014 A federal appeals court heard arguments Tuesday over constitutionality of Proposition 100 which was voter approved to amend state Constitution.
AZ Independent Voters Outnumber Either Big Party
Mar 17, 2014 Republicans may be seeing red, Democrats feeling blue as 'no party' registrants take plurality for first time.
Sierra Vista Aims to Conserve Water, Save San Pedro River
Mar 17, 2014 Town trying to lower water use because if source dries up heart of community's economy, Fort Huachuca, could close.
Feds OK UA Proposal to Use Marijuana as PTSD Treatment
Mar 17, 2014 Research cleared by FDA some time ago; Dept. of Health's decision hailed as major victory for study under way in Tucson.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, March 14, 2014
Mar 14, 2014 Brewer announces she won't seek another term; Arizona Legislature update; water issues in Santa Cruz Valley.
AZ Week: El Rio Feels Effects of Medicaid Expansion
Mar 14, 2014 Since law was established, the community health center has helped patients apply for and enroll in affordable care.
AZ Week: Forced to Cut $5M, Sunnyside Makes Changes
Mar 14, 2014 After a failed budget override last Nov. school district has cut dozens of jobs including in its art, music programs; came up with plan to still offer these courses to its students.
Rape Among Risks for Migrant Women Crossing US-MX Border
Mar 14, 2014 Pharmacist in Altar, Sonora says women often come in asking what to do to prevent pregnancy in case they are victims.
Tucson Involved in Efforts to Improve Civility in Politics
Mar 12, 2014 Organizations, academics, former members of Congress say government not productive when partisan divides persist.
Brewer Won't Seek Third Term, 'Time to Pass Torch of Leadership'
Mar 12, 2014 'Serving as governor of Arizona has been the privilege and pleasure of my life,' says Gov. Jan Brewer during PHX speech Weds. morning.
Immigration Officials Train Law Enforcement on Special Visas
Mar 12, 2014 Representatives from US Citizenship & Immigration Services held training in Tucson regarding helping crime victims apply for such documentation.
Flake, McCain Want AZ Repaid for Keeping Canyon Open
Mar 12, 2014 State spent $465,000 to run AZ's biggest tourist draw while federal government was shut down in October.Selected Archive Filters
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