AZ Week: School Funding Better, More Needed
New budget 'very good for education,' one lawmaker says; 'doesn't make up for' $1B in cuts, says another.
Medicaid Drives Coalition to AZ Budget Adoption
Passage comes on votes of 18-11 in Senate, 33-27 in House, splitting GOP and giving Brewer major victory.
TUSD's Finalist for Superintendent Meets with Public
Gathering of 50, mostly teachers, hears Texas educator say school system is 'not a troubled district.'
Immigration Reform Debate Under Way in Senate
Key sponsor McCain decries amendments as costly, unnecessary; he seeks better use of current technology.
Another Big Drop in AZ Foreclosure Filings
Down 59.3% statewide from year ago; Phoenix, once nation's worst, saw 64% decline and higher prices.
House, Senate in Session on Medicaid, State Budget
Glut of amendment paperwork bogs down legislative process; all-nighter expected, with proponents optimistic.
Signs Point To Early Monsoon Rains
Forecaster predicts moisture will come not long after season's official start Saturday, similar to 2012.
Brewer Calls Special Session on Budget, Medicaid
Move shows frutration with lack of legislative progress; House, Senate leaders call it 'impetuous.'
Medicaid Battle on House Floor, But No Action
Speaker adjourns afternoon session without issue coming up, saying 'be prepared to do lot of work' Thursday.
US Senate Advances Immigration Reform Legislation
82-15 vote sets measure for floor debate; border security remains GOP's significant sticking point.
Texas Educator Named TUSD Superintendent Finalist
Governing Board votes 3-2 to select H.T. Sanchez with final vote pending; will appear at public forum Wednesday.
House Committee Strips Medicaid From Budget
7-4 vote sends bill to House floor, where proposal expected to be resurrected via amendment.
Migrant Desert Deaths Steady at 150 Annually for Decade
UA study of records from Pima County Medical Examiner's Office show trend to illegal crossing in remote areas.
AZ House Committee Delays Budget Action Until Next Week
Appropriations panel will take it up next week, chairman says; Medicaid expansion will be stripped out.
House Moves on State Budget Legislation Passed by Senate
Speaker assigns bills to Appropriations Committee, says he and governor cannot agree on Medicaid.
