AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 31, 2014
A discussion of President Obama's renewed call for immigration reform after State of the Union Address; the latest in AZ Legislature.
Independent Voter Registration Gaining in AZ
Republicans, Democrats see support languish as unaffiliated numbers grow; 3.2M total are signed up.
Ad Wars for 2014 Congressional Race Begin
It may only be Jan. but campaign propaganda already flooding TVs, etc.; Election Day is Nov. 4.
AZ Week: Is Border Secure? BP Agent Says No, Getting There
Secretary of Homeland Security visited Arizona earlier this week; Border Patrol agent discusses strategies to improve safety in area.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 24, 2014
Brewer's plan for CPS; transportation funding; Att. Gen. Tom Horne's legal problems; county feud.
AZ Week: Stalled Immigration Reform, DREAMers Still Struggle
Two undocumented students discuss their experiences after being brought here as children by parents, what should happen with comprehensive reform.
Flake Interview: No More Fed Debt for Subsequent Generations
GOP senator says lack of savings elsewhere in budget is why he voted against extending jobless benefits.
Pima Board Fills Vacant AZ Senate Seat with State Rep.
Former Sen. Linda Lopez of Tucson resigned earlier in the month, Rep. Andrea Dalessandro of Green Valley chosen to replace her.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 17, 2014
Rep. Ron Barber discusses budget vote, Obamacare; two state lawmakers talk Brewer gutting CPS.
AZ Week: Brewer's State of State Kicks Off Legislative Session
Arizona governor reinforced child protection, education, business attraction as priorities; governor, experts discuss.
Child Welfare Reform Priority in Budget for New Fiscal Year
Gov. Jan Brewer releases proposal for Legislature; K-12 education, state infrastructure also at top of list.
Brewer Says She is Considering Another Term
Others say she is termed out under Constitution; she says legal experts tell her otherwise; will decide in a month.
Flake Introduces Affordable Catastrophic Health Plan for All Bill
Act would pertain to everyone affected by Obamacare's individual health insurance mandate; such coverage should be available to everyone, AZ senator says.
Brewer Abolishes CPS, Calls for Legislative Reform
Governor uses her final State of State speech to call for end of excuses, permanent fix to 'broken' system.
Education, CPS Issues Expected to Top 2014 Legislative Session
Gov. Jan Brewer delivering final State of the State address Monday afternoon; serves as her marching orders for state lawmakers.
