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Phoenix City Councilman Michael Nowakowski, walking in the Cesar Chavez Day Parade in south Phoenix.

AZ Week: Latinos on Rise in State

Mar 30, 2012 Political, economic, social power growing with population gains

Heist: Who Stole the American Dream?

Mar 29, 2012 A conversation with filmmaker Frances Causey about a new documentary that examines America's financial woes and the dwindling size of the middle class.

Campus Guns Bill: 'Oh, It's Dead,' Sponsor Says

Mar 29, 2012 Amid universities, community colleges opposition, support wanes
Your Vote 2012 AZPM Election Coverage

Bivens Drops U.S. Senate Bid

Mar 28, 2012 His departure leaves Tucsonan Carmona as sole Democrat in race
Arizona needs 700 more primary-care physicians just to get to the national average.

More M.D.s Needed Under New Health Law

Mar 26, 2012 Arizona already well short of national average for primary care physicians
US-Mexico border

AZ Illegal Immigrant Population Drops

Mar 26, 2012 Economy, border enforcement are key factors in 36% decline over 3 years
Southside Presbyterian Church historic photo of volunteers in the Sanctuary Movement, which began 30 years ago.

Sanctuary Movement: 3 Decades of Activism

Mar 22, 2012 Tucsonans mark decision to protect Central American refugees fleeing persecution
Downtown Tucson.

Rio Nuevo Changes Get Senate Approval

Mar 22, 2012 Downtown businesses will get impact-fee waivers, quicker permitting
From left: Kelly, McSally, Sitton, Antenori.

CD8 GOP Candidates Forum: Secure the Border

Mar 21, 2012 4 discuss broad range of issues in 1-hour special; view it here
The Arizona House of Representatives chamber.

Legislature: Winding Down, But Budget Awaits

Mar 19, 2012 Thin committee schedule leaves room for spending plan negotiations
from previous IRC site

Redistricting Commission Holds Off Suit

Mar 16, 2012 Official says legislator promises funding decision in a few days
Wild burros awaiting adoption.

Wild Burro Adoption Set For Next Month

Mar 13, 2012 Wildlife officials to gather animals, prepare them for private adoption
US-Mexico border

Border Warning Bill Killed

Mar 13, 2012 Legislator withdraws it after opposition from border region towns
The Arizona House of Representatives chamber.

Legislature Winding Down, But ...

Mar 13, 2012 Budget negotiations continue, numerous other bills pending
State Parks

State Parks Getting Own Fund

Mar 12, 2012 Legislature moving to return control of revenues
One of the gun barrels from the USS Missouri is loaded onto a truck in early March 2012, to be moved to Phoenix. It will become part of the state's WWII memorial, along with a gun barrel from the USS Arizona.

World War II Memorial Planned For Arizona Capitol

Mar 12, 2012 Gun barrels from USS Arizona and USS Missouri traveling to Phoenix

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