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Construction employment is down by nearly half in the Tucson area in the last decade.

AZ Jobless Rate Stays at 8.0%; July Job Loss: 15,100

Aug 15, 2013 Government, education, tourism industry shed workers, but year-over job gains remain strong.

Tucson, Phoenix Can Keep Existing Election Cycles, Judge Rules

Aug 14, 2013 Decision called victory for charter cities' authority; legislation mandated conformity to state elections cycle.
U.S. Sen. John McCain speaks to more than 100 people at a town hall in Tucson, Aug. 13, 2013.

McCain, in Tucson, Urges Immigration Reform Passage

Aug 14, 2013 Tells town hall attendees that border security still at issue, but getting better; he sponsored Senate bill.
Students and supporters of TUSD's Mexican American Studies program protest before the Jan. 10, 2012 Governing Board meeting.

TUSD Board OKs Culturally Relevant Curriculum

Aug 13, 2013 3-2 vote for history, government classes to be taught from minority perspectives, starting this week.
DREAM students supporting education over deportation.

58% in AZ Have Applied for Deferred Deportation

Aug 12, 2013 One year out, fewer than half of 423,000 eligible nationally have stepped up, Migration Policy Institute says.
View of the Yarnell Hill Fire south of Prescott. The 8,400-acre fire killed 19 hotshot firefighters.

AZ Politicians Protest Federal Decision on Yarnell Aid

Aug 12, 2013 Governor, House speaker take to Phoenix airwaves to express anger at rejection of disaster declaration for fire.
Tucson City Hall.

Tucson Retirement Ballot Initiative Goes to Court

Aug 12, 2013 Measure would ask voters to OK city government retirement system changes to reduce costs.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, August 9, 2013

Aug 9, 2013 Guests discuss Obama's visit to Phoenix Tuesday; nine dreamers released; controversy with next year's possible governor candidates.
View of the Yarnell Hill Fire south of Prescott. The 8,400-acre fire killed 19 hotshot firefighters.

Yarnell Fire Disaster Declaration Turned Down

Aug 9, 2013 Brewer calls news from White House 'misguided decision,' will consider options for appeal.
Firefighters conduct night burnout operations to help strengthen the fireline and keep the blace from advancing.

AZ Week: Disaster? State Ready, Residents Not So Much

Aug 9, 2013 Emergency management officials urge individuals, families, businesses to make plans, get prepared.
Several of the nine "dreamer" activists freed at the Tucson Greyhound station after three weeks in custody.

9 'Dreamers' Freed, Awaiting Asylum Requests

Aug 8, 2013 Mexican-born, US-reared, they tried re-entering last month to emphasize desire for immigration reform.
The Granite Mountain Hotshot crew. Nineteen crew members were killed June 30, 2013, fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire.

Law Changes May Ensure Hotshot Families Survivor Benefits

Aug 7, 2013 AZ house speaker drafting a retroactive legislation; mother of one of 19 firefighters having a news conference in Prescott Wed.

Obama's Phoenix Visit Tuesday Draws Protests

Aug 7, 2013 Immigrant rights activists gathered outside high school where president gave a speech; some signs read 'Deporter-in-Chief.'
Marco Saavedra, 23, at border fence in Nogales last month. His asylum request was pending.

Seven 'Dreamers' Granted Tentative Asylum

Aug 6, 2013 After leaving US, they tried to recross at Nogales last month, were taken to Eloy immigrant detention center.

Live Near Border in AZ? 'You're Being Watched'

Aug 6, 2013 Adding to already 'astronomical' security resources won't be deter organized crime, skeptical resident says.
Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild listens as Larry Lucero, president of the Arizona-Mexico Commission, talks about the pair's recent trip to Mexico to strengthen economic ties between Arizona and Sonora.

Tucson Wants Improved Economic Ties with Mexico

Aug 5, 2013 Mayor says recent trip south of border with AZ business leaders further opened eyes and minds to potential.

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