Border Patrol Uses Eminent Domain for Land to Build Security Tower
Aug 28, 2013 US attorney says public purpose for property taken is to ensure agency is able to properly secure border.
Voters Ho-Hum About Tucson Primary Election
Aug 27, 2013 Uncontested races leave electorate unmotivated; 2 matchups in general election may generate more interest.
Immigrant Interest in Commemoration of 'I Have a Dream' Speech
Aug 27, 2013 Civil rights 50 years ago, immigrant rights today: 'At core, we're talking about same thing,' advocate says.
UPDATED: McCain, Flake Hold Mesa Town Hall on Immigration
Aug 27, 2013 They helped get it through U.S. Senate; now stalled in House, where Republicans say it has little chance.
Judgeship Panel Named to Hear AZ Redistricting Case
Aug 27, 2013 Republican leaders say constitutional right of Legislature taken away in process approved by voters in 2000.
New AZ Regulations Better Define Midwives' Scope Of Practice
Aug 22, 2013 State's department of health released changes this summer; Tucson midwife discusses how these affect her work.
Tucson Primary Election Tuesday, But Nothing to Decide
Aug 22, 2013 Candidates in Wards 3, 5, 6 unopposed in primary; contests in 2 races for November general election.
Court Strikes Down AZ Law Denying Abortion Funding
Aug 22, 2013 Law disqualified women's health providers such as Planned Parenthood from receiving public money.
NPR: DREAMers, Others Help Shift View of Undocumented Migration
Aug 21, 2013 However, the 'DREAM 9' sparked criticism from allies, opponents for self-deporting to then re-enter US.
US Education Secretary Touring West, Including AZ
Aug 19, 2013 Stops in Tucson, Phoenix area, Yuma next month as part of focus on pre-school, college affordability, immigration.
AZ Income-Tax Overhaul Target of Study
Aug 19, 2013 Task force will begin meeting Wednesday to consider policy changes leading to legislation for simplification in 2014.
Members of 'DREAM9' Speak About Time in Detention, Asylum
Aug 16, 2013 After release they asked for humanitarian parole, say despite hardships detention was worth it.
NPR: Water Flows Will Be Reduced on Colorado River
Aug 16, 2013 Water shortages in AZ, other lower basin states could begin as early as 2016, Bureau of Reclamation says.
2 of 3 Tucson Council Races Contested
Aug 15, 2013 All incumbents in running, 2 opposed; 2 initiatives for voters in November
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.Selected Archive Filters
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