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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Yarnell Fire Disaster Declaration Turned Down
Aug 9, 2013 Brewer calls news from White House 'misguided decision,' will consider options for appeal.
AZ Week: Disaster? State Ready, Residents Not So Much
Aug 9, 2013 Emergency management officials urge individuals, families, businesses to make plans, get prepared.
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.
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.'
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 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.
Health Care Marketplaces Begin Enrollment in Fall
Aug 2, 2013 White House says insurance choices will increase for most consumers.
Veterans Make Up 16% of Homeless Adults, US officials say
Aug 2, 2013 Tucson nonprofit focuses on helping, hoping to decrease that number; Gus Hasdorff's story.Selected Archive Filters
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