Politics and Government

AZ Week: Stalled Immigration Reform, DREAMers Still Struggle

Jan 24, 2014 Two undocumented students discuss their experiences after being brought here as children by parents, what should happen with comprehensive reform.

AZ Week: Is Border Secure? BP Agent Says No, Getting There

Jan 24, 2014 Secretary of Homeland Security visited Arizona earlier this week; Border Patrol agent discusses strategies to improve safety in area.

Homeland Security Chief Makes First Border Visit

Jan 22, 2014 Meets with Border Patrol officers, ranchers, border town mayors to get sense of security issues.

UA Seeking Funding for Farm Outreach, Tuition Balance

Jan 22, 2014 Annual budget request to state lawmakers calls for more money than governor has proposed.

Flake Interview: No More Fed Debt for Subsequent Generations

Jan 22, 2014 GOP senator says lack of savings elsewhere in budget is why he voted against extending jobless benefits.

School Officials: Funding for Maintenance, Books Worries Them

Jan 22, 2014 As operating budgets stabilize, capital funding issues are focus for next fiscal year in Pima County.

Pima Board Fills Vacant AZ Senate Seat with State Rep.

Jan 21, 2014 Former Sen. Linda Lopez of Tucson resigned earlier in the month, Rep. Andrea Dalessandro of Green Valley chosen to replace her.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 17, 2014

Jan 17, 2014 Rep. Ron Barber discusses budget vote, Obamacare; two state lawmakers talk Brewer gutting CPS.

AZ Week: Brewer's State of State Kicks Off Legislative Session

Jan 17, 2014 Arizona governor reinforced child protection, education, business attraction as priorities; governor, experts discuss.

Child Welfare Reform Priority in Budget for New Fiscal Year

Jan 17, 2014 Gov. Jan Brewer releases proposal for Legislature; K-12 education, state infrastructure also at top of list.

New Group Proposes Pro Baseball in Tucson

Jan 17, 2014 Independent league wants to place team at Kino Stadium; financial, leasing issues, legacy of failure stand in way.

Border Patrol Violates Rights at Checkpoints, ACLU Claims

Jan 16, 2014 It files complaint over incidents of what it calls illegal questioning, searches at Southern AZ checkpoints.

Brewer Says She is Considering Another Term

Jan 15, 2014 Others say she is termed out under Constitution; she says legal experts tell her otherwise; will decide in a month.

Brewer Abolishes CPS, Calls for Legislative Reform

Jan 13, 2014 Governor uses her final State of State speech to call for end of excuses, permanent fix to 'broken' system.

Flake Introduces Affordable Catastrophic Health Plan for All Bill

Jan 13, 2014 Act would pertain to everyone affected by Obamacare's individual health insurance mandate; such coverage should be available to everyone, AZ senator says.

Education, CPS Issues Expected to Top 2014 Legislative Session

Jan 13, 2014 Gov. Jan Brewer delivering final State of the State address Monday afternoon; serves as her marching orders for state lawmakers.

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