AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 14, 2014
Is it the end for immigration reform for now?; bills in the Arizona Legislature; Attorney General Tom Horne's legal troubles.
Tucson Working to Revive Miracle Mile, Property Owners See Value
In the decades since being the main highway to and through Tucson, street earned a reputation as a den of illicit activity, but things are changing.
Immigrants Facing Deportation Winning More in US Courts
Nearly half won cases in last four months, while number of government wins steadily declined for 4 years.
AZ House Passes Repeal of 2013 Sweeping Elections Law
Legislation aimed to trim the permanent early voting list, as well as make it a crime for voter-outreach groups to turn in ballots.
AZ Foreclosure Filings Drop to Pre-Recession Levels
January's report ranks AZ 17th in the country; there were 2,363 last month, according to RealtyTrac.
Agriculture Act Restores Disaster Aid to AZ Ranchers
Omnibus Federal Farm Bill encompassed a variety of agricultural programs from conservation to food stamps.
Brewer, Sonora Gov Collaborating to Lure Tech Businesses to Area
Pair announce new partnership to attract companies from around the world to Arizona-Sonora region.
Tucson Mayor, Pima Aim to Push Affordable Care Act Enrollments
Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, county's health dept. have strategies to raise awareness on importance of signing up.
Resuscitation Methods Developed in AZ Known Around Globe
UA's Resuscitation Research Group proposed new approach to cardio pulmonary resuscitation back in 2002.
Tucson Develops New Smartphone App to Fight Graffiti
"MyTucson" is used by the city to help with problem; study says it spent about $1M on graffiti removal in 2012.
Former UA Biology Student Aims to Conserve Freshwater Fish
Zeb Hogan, now host of "Monster Fish" on National Geographic Channel, explores rivers all around the world.
ABOR: AZ Scholarship Program Could be Model for Other States
Board of Regents President Eileen Klein presenting AZ Earn to Learn to fed. agency Tuesday; organization helps low-income students.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 7, 2014
Pima supervisors oppose proposed Rosemont mine; allowing Green Valley, Sahuarita join Santa Cruz County; city deficit; Tucson, Pima cooperation.
Tucson Desert Song Festival Attracts International Talent
Metropolitan Opera mezzo soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano joins Tucson Symphony Orchestra for performances.
AZ Week: Students Need Tuition Freeze, ASUA President Says
Morgan Abraham says he hopes state Legislature will fund public universities properly for success of proposal.
