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Construction projects move forward in tough economy

Pima County Supervisors Considering New Funding Sources to Fix Streets

Apr 10, 2012 Drivers petitioned county government for a solution, administrator proposes 18 funding options
Arizona Capitol.

AZ Week: Lawmaking Session 'Slow Grind'

Apr 7, 2012 Legislative leaders say lots getting done, still much to do, including state budget

GOP Legislators Move To Budget Compromise

Apr 5, 2012 $147M of what Brewer wants has been agreed to, House member says
Arizona Democrat Representative of District 7 Congressman Raul Grijalva discusses his argument on the federal Affordable Health Care Act, a brief with the Supreme Court on SB 1070 and the budget pass in the House.

Congressman Raul Grijalva Takes Center Stage

Apr 4, 2012 In recent weeks, the Tucson Democrat has found himself at the center of many of the biggest stories on Capitol Hill
Downtown Tucson.

Brewer Vetoes Tucson's Rio Nuevo Bill

Apr 3, 2012 Move goes against what downtown businesses want to redevelop
We take a look at some of the construction projects that are being funded by a voter-approved half cent sales tax increase in 2006.

Councilman Wants Road Money Reallocated

Apr 3, 2012 Tucson's Kozachik proposes special election to 'break bueaucratic mindset'
Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne.

AZ AG Horne Faces Campaign Probe, Denies Accusations

Apr 3, 2012 Complaint alleges he illegally collaborated with independent financing committee
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

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