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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

AZ Week: Economists See Good Times Ahead

Mar 9, 2012 2012 will 'feel' like recovery; 2013 will be even stronger, they say
Tucson Unified School District students.

Initiative Proposed to Extend 1-Cent Sales Tax

Mar 9, 2012 AZ education group seeks placement on November ballot
Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild visits the Arizona Legislature in March to discuss the city's legislative priorities.

Tucson Mayor Visits Legislators, State Officials

Mar 8, 2012 Rothschild says it's important to form relationships with lawmakers
Arizona congressional districts, approved in 2012.

Senate Gives Redistricting Commission One Dollar

Mar 7, 2012 GOP Appropriations Committee members complain about its mapping work
Camera to catch red light runners in Tucson flashes to illuminate the intersection .

Red Light Cameras to Stay

Mar 7, 2012 Senate rejects effort to ask voters for their say
US-Mexico border

Legislation Seeks Borderland Safety Warnings

Mar 5, 2012 House bill would lead state to issue advisories on regional conditions
Regina Romero from the Tucson City Council and Carlos de Leon from the Regional Transportation Authority provide an update on the status of the light rail coming to Tucson's University and downtown.

Modern Streetcar Ownership Debated

Mar 1, 2012 As city prepares to break ground, council and RTA agree on funding but will negotiate assets
Roy Flores, former chancellor of Pima Community College.

Pima College Pays Double for Chancellor Post

Mar 1, 2012 Flores on medical leave; board names interim and prepares search
Arizona Sen. John McCain endorsed Mitt Romney early and has campaigned for him nationally.

Arizona a Winner in Presidential Primary, Too

Feb 29, 2012 State garners national political spotlight with debate and early election

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