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Politics and Government

A Conversation With Maria Hinojosa

Oct 5, 2012 Her new documentary looks at democracy and the changing demographic in the U.S.

AZ Week: Economy Gaining, But Slowly

Oct 5, 2012 State officials approach revenue projections with caution

Candidate Endorsements Pile Up, But Do They Matter?

Oct 4, 2012 Some say they guide voters, others say they're a small part of voter education
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Nicholas Ivie, who was killed outside of Bisbee Tuesday.

Ivie Family Describes Slain Agent as Devoted Father

Oct 4, 2012 Family of Border Patrol agent killed in shooting speaks out; officials offer little new information
By now most people have had an opportunity to navigate the ongoing construction along the modern streetcar line & traffic has been impacted along the entire route and it's clear that this transportation project will have an impact on the community and Cycling.

Modern Streetcar Tracks Snare Cyclists

Sep 27, 2012 Bike riders say falls common; city engineers working on issues

AZ Week: Medicaid Decisions on Horizon

Sep 27, 2012 Brewer, Legislature to mull expansion under Affordable Care Act
Attorneys for the state of Arizona and the US Dept of Justice appeared in front of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to argue SB 1070.

Fed Court Rejects Request to Block SB 1070

Sep 25, 2012 Civil rights groups sought injunction against 'stop, check' provision

AZ Week: Open Primary Proposition Forum

Sep 21, 2012 Pro: 'Dissatisfaction with existing system'; Con: 'Subverts democracy'

State Reports Improved Revenues for 2012

Sep 21, 2012 Fiscal year finished $26M better than previously reported
Border Patrol and Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office vehicles blockade the entrance to a dirt road near Peck Canyon Drive and Circulo Jalapa where U.S. Border Patrol agent Brian Terry was shot, early Wednesday morning. Terry, a BORTAC (Border Patrol Tactical Unit) agent, later died from his gunshot wounds.

'Fast, Furious' Report Slams Justice Dept.

Sep 19, 2012 14 facing discipline; Atty Gen Holder cleared of wrongdoing
Immigration protest

SB 1070's 'Stop and Check' Goes into Force, Judge Rules

Sep 18, 2012 She lifts injunction requiring AZ police to check immigration status

SB 1070 Enforcement in Judge's Hands

Sep 17, 2012 Lawyers for both sides make suggestions on implementation timing

AZ Week: Will Latinos Influence Election?

Sep 14, 2012 Registration numbers are rising, but turnout remains at issue
Republican Jeff Flake (left), Democrat Richard Carmona.

Flake, Carmona in Dead Heat

Sep 12, 2012 Democratic-leaning Public Policy Polling says it's 44-43%
DREAM students supporting education over deportation.

First 'Dreamers' OK'd for Deportation Delay

Sep 12, 2012 Letters in mail this week; 72,000 applications received so far
Pete Hershberger, a former state lawmaker, joins in on a look back at the week in politics, including the Democratic National Convention and upcoming legislative races.

AZ Illustrated: Political Roundtable, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012

Sep 7, 2012 Host Jim Nintzel leads lively discussion of week's political happenings

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