Politics and Government

Tucson Mayor's Third State of City Address Wednesday

Feb 25, 2014 Past topics included fixing roads as economic driver, annexing outlying areas, reducing poverty, homelessness.

Pima County Launches Mapping Tool for Obamacare Help

Feb 25, 2014 Meant to aid people find enrollment help resources and health insurance professionals in their community; open enrollment deadline is March 31.

A-10 Elimination Proposed by Secretary of Defense

Feb 24, 2014 The Tucson-based aircraft is on the budgetary chopping block again; nearly 80 of them based in Davis-Monthan.

AZ Planned Parenthood President Praises Supreme Court Decision

Feb 24, 2014 Higher court ejected proposal to revive law disqualifying abortion providers from receiving funds for other medical services.

Religious Freedom Restoration Act Awaits Brewer's Decision

Feb 23, 2014 Business leaders, faith based community in Tucson urging governor's veto; most GOP legislators support bill.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 21, 2014

Feb 21, 2014 Bill allows business owners to deny service to gays based on religious beliefs; Tucson City Council tries to balance budget.

Bill Allowing Businesses Deny Service to LGBT, Others Passes

Feb 21, 2014 AZ House gives final approval to legislation letting people assert religious beliefs; opponents say it is discriminatory

AZ Week: Barber at Forefront of A-10 Preservation

Feb 21, 2014 There are proposed budget cuts to the Air Force A-10 fighter program; bipartisan group of Congress aims to prevent that from happening.

Tucson Bus Riders Face Higher Fares, Service Cuts

Feb 20, 2014 City Council needs more revenue, expense savings to erase deficit; public hearings start next month on issues.

Immigration Poll: Equal Number Prioritize Reform, Border Security

Feb 18, 2014 First time in years the numbers received equal support; figures come after House Republicans say issue unlikely to progress this year.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 14, 2014

Feb 14, 2014 Is it the end for immigration reform for now?; bills in the Arizona Legislature; Attorney General Tom Horne's legal troubles.

AZ Week: Sides Weigh in on Bighorn Sheep Controversy

Feb 14, 2014 Efforts to return species to Santa Catalinas has wide opposition after lions kill sheep, game agents kill lions.

Immigrants Facing Deportation Winning More in US Courts

Feb 14, 2014 Nearly half won cases in last four months, while number of government wins steadily declined for 4 years.

AZ House Passes Repeal of 2013 Sweeping Elections Law

Feb 14, 2014 Legislation aimed to trim the permanent early voting list, as well as make it a crime for voter-outreach groups to turn in ballots.

Agriculture Act Restores Disaster Aid to AZ Ranchers

Feb 12, 2014 Omnibus Federal Farm Bill encompassed a variety of agricultural programs from conservation to food stamps.

Brewer, Sonora Gov Collaborating to Lure Tech Businesses to Area

Feb 12, 2014 Pair announce new partnership to attract companies from around the world to Arizona-Sonora region.

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