AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, November 22, 2013
EPA, Rosemont water permit issue; Senate Democrats invoke nuclear option; GOP seek to recapture competitive Congressional seats.
Migrant Detention Facility Cellblocks Freezing, Detainees Say
While detention cells aren't designed with comfort in mind, human rights groups, undocumented migrants say conditions inside some BP stations have become unsafe.
NPR: Congress Immigration Mandate Keeps Detention Beds Full
Little known about, enforced policy calls for filling 34,000 beds with immigrant detainees in about 250 facilities across country per day.
AZ Week: Problems, Debate Over Affordable Care Act
Four voices discuss political, economic, societal effects in the country, amid one controversy after the other.
Tucson Council OKs SB 1070 Enforcement Changes
Unanimous vote directs police ' to protect overall safety of all members of community' rather than immigration status.
Study: Immigration Enforcement Doesn't Drive Self-Deportation
However, some models of federal, local cooperation on immigration control did drive foreign-born to move to other parts of U.S., authors found.
Judge to Hear Arguments for Medicaid Expansion Blockage
Lawsuit seeks to block Gov. Brewer's plan to expand health care program; suit filed on behalf of 36 GOP AZ lawmakers.
AZ Week: Barber Standing Strong With Vet Affairs
'It is a real disgrace that we should have any veteran homeless,' Arizona Democrat says.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, November 8, 2013
Democratic landslide in Tucson City Council elections, what happened and why; Rio Nuevo's upcoming work with city of Tucson.
Widow of Slain Border Rancher Tries to Block Access to Case File
Widow of Cochise County border rancher Rob Krentz asked Superior Court to prohibit county officials from releasing information of husband's death.
Tucson Voters Pass Increase to City Budget Limit
City can now spend $50M more than currently allowed if revenues are available, thanks to the support of 62 percent.
Congress Negotiates Food Stamp Funding, Grijalva Opposes Cuts
Arizona Congressman hopes Senate, House will agree to eliminate proposed cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs.
Vail: No Incorporation; 'Population Doesn't Feel It's Right Time.'
56% vote against formation of what would have been AZ's 92nd municipality; proponents disappointed.Tucson City Council Democratic Incumbents Re-elected
Uhlich wins Ward 3, Fimbres Ward 5; propositions to increase city spending limit, 10-year plan both pass.
AZ Week: Local Elections in Tucson, Phoenix Tuesday
Both cities will choose city council members; a look at what side of the political spectrum they stand on.
