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Politics and Government

Indigenous Students From Guatemala, Mexico Visit Tucson

Aug 1, 2013 UA’s leadership program teaches group about democracy, education and government.

Moms Demand Gun Control on Public Transportation

Jul 31, 2013 Members of an organization protested Wednesday against allowing weapons on Tucson city transit.

Feds Hold Jaguar Sanctuary Meeting

Jul 30, 2013 Public invited to Sierra Vista gathering Tuesday; state game officials oppose plan to set aside 1,300 sq. miles.

Pima County Asks for Resident Input on Borrowing Plan

Jul 29, 2013 Bond issue intended for 2014 election ballot; 140 proposals must be culled to get figure to $600M or less.
John McCain and Barack Obama

Obama, McCain: Odd Couple Seeking Results

Jul 27, 2013 Rare Washington partnership has worked on immigration reform, gun-purchase background checks, more.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, July 26, 2013

Jul 26, 2013 Hispanic Chamber of Commerce president, former chairman of Pima County Dem. Party, former state lawmaker discuss DREAMers, state healthcare, Sen. McCain.
There is one idea which would spend billions of additional dollars for personnel, equipment and barriers along the border with Mexico, but this is raising red flags for environmentalists.

Proposed Barriers Along Border Could Harm Wildlife

Jul 24, 2013 The issue has raised flags among environmentalists, who argue it could be devastating to the area's natural surroundings.

Tucson Buying More Solar Power from TEP

Jul 23, 2013 Corporation Commission vote allows city government to expand from 4% renewable energy to 10%.

Border Mayors Talk Immigration, Cross-Border Economics

Jul 22, 2013 Members of the Arizona-Sonora Border Mayors Coalition discuss future plans for their towns.
Lizbeth Mateo, 29, speaking from the Mexican side of the international border in Nogales.

Group Detained After Asking for Asylum at Border

Jul 22, 2013 Nine long-time undocumented U.S. residents want to 'come back home.'

AZ Revenues Above Budget for Fiscal 2012-13

Jul 22, 2013 Legislative budget analysts report $9.13B brought to state coffers, 1.7% ahead of projections.
Marco Saavedra, 23, at border fence in Nogales last month. His asylum request was pending.

Undocumented Group Raised in US Attempts Return

Jul 22, 2013 Nine people who recently departed for Mexico coming back 'the right way,' through legal border crossing.
Pima County Public Library has nurses at 11 of its 23 branches.

Pima County Library Nurses Program Recognized as Innovative

Jul 19, 2013 The service pairs public health nurses with patrons to educate the public on health issues.
Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild talks with Mike Grassinger, president of the DM-50, a support organization for Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The two are working on the city's goal to end veterans' homelessness by 2015.

Tucson Goal: House Hundreds of Homeless Vets in 2.5 Years

Jul 19, 2013 Mayor Rothschild, city stepping up to national challenge, hopes to lead example for other communities.
A-10s from the 354th Fighter Squadron at Tucson's Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

Davis-Monthan's A-10s Flying Again

Jul 15, 2013 Sequestration grounded 354th Fighter Squadron's 24 'Warthogs' for 3 months.

Barber, McSally Begin 2014 CD2 Campaign

Jul 15, 2013 Democrat vulnerable, GOP says, leading to potential rematch of 2012's general election race.

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