Politics and Government

Health Insurance Enrollment Deadline Nears For Some

Dec 16, 2013 Those covered by some government-funded programs will need to enroll in new insurance.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, December 13, 2013

Dec 13, 2013 AZ Legislature gets back to work this week, what can we expect?; gas tax hike to pay for road construction.

Forecast: Tucson Recession Jobs Lost Recovered by 2016

Dec 13, 2013 City added 6,000 jobs in past year in what economists point to as sign of improvement, with pace to continue.

Proof of Citizenship Suit Sent Back to Fed Elections Officials

Dec 13, 2013 Federal judge leaves KS, AZ request for voter registration modifications in the hands of Election Assistance Commission.

Tucson Has Spent 8% of Road Repair Funds, Official Says

Dec 11, 2013 Halfway through the fiscal year, the city has spent about $1.5M of the $20M voters authorized for fixing streets this year.

Barber Applauds Mental Health Funding Expansion

Dec 11, 2013 Vice President Biden announced Tuesday an additional $100M for services, facilities; AZ Democrat advocate of mental health awareness to prevent gun violence.

AZ's Only Governor of Mexican Descent Receives Award

Dec 11, 2013 The Consular Corps of Arizona gives Raul H. Castro the Global Diplomat Award; "I feel honored," he says.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, December 6, 2013

Dec 6, 2013 Discussion of 6,000 child abuse reports un-investigated, other crisis in state's CPS; challenges for Tucson's City Council, TUSD.

Siblings Apart For Years, One US Citizen, Other Faces Deportation

Dec 6, 2013 Brother and sister are part of nationwide effort to fix "a broken immigration system;" born to same parents but in different countries.

City Budget Shortfall in July 2014 Could Be $15M

Dec 5, 2013 Expenses, such as streetcar operations, pension costs, expected to exceed revenues, precise calculations not yet available.

Child Advocacy Group: Abuse Prevention Would Help CPS

Dec 4, 2013 Budget cuts to children, family services has fueled huge influx of kids to agency's system, Children Action Alliance director says.

Tucson Council Winners Sworn In, Face Immediate Budget Challenges

Dec 3, 2013 Three incumbents start new four-year term today, all say long-term budget fixes are priority.

Brewer Creates 'Care Team' to Investigate Neglected CPS Cases

Dec 2, 2013 The Child Advocate Response Examination Team will oversee agency's staff; review and identify any glitches in its system.

McCain: Immigration Reform Must Happen

Dec 2, 2013 AZ's Senator still working to get U.S. House to consider immigration and border security measures.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, November 29, 2013

Nov 29, 2013 Mayor Rothschild discusses changes to SB 1070; Pima County supervisor Ray Carroll talks status of Rosemont copper mine.

Grijalva Part of Group Wanting BP Use of Force Discussion

Nov 26, 2013 Arizona Democrat, 20 other Congress members requesting meeting with Border Patrol officials; agency says it will not change use of deadly force policy.

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