AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, May 9, 2014
Clash with Tucson Police Dept. union; discussion of proposed increase of bus fares; what does the future hold for Broadway Blvd.?
Tucson Mayor Receives Highest Award from Mexican Govt
Institute for Mexicans Abroad says Rothschild has contributed to the Mexican community in the city, strengthened relationships between the two countries.
Sunnyside School Board Candidates Debate
Voters have until May 20 to mail in ballots to decide recall election; five candidates are seeking two seats on board.
House Armed Services Begins 'Save A-10' Work in Congress
National Defense Authorization Act discussion begins Wednesday; the future of the aircraft is tied to such bill.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, May 2, 2014
One-on-one with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fred DuVal; roundtable discusses DREAMers; Barber v. McSally Race, other topics.
AZ Week: 'El Chapo Will Never Be Extradited to US'
After an extensive manhunt one of most wanted drug lords Joaquin 'Chapo' Guzman was captured in Feb.; many argue Mexico will never hand him over to US trial system.
Obama Gets Involved with PHX VA Negligence Allegations
President says the U.S. will get to the bottom of whether veterans were denied help they needed, causing the death of up to 40.
AZ Week: 'Campaigns Could Be Playground for Billionaires'
SCOTUS recently ruled there should be no limits in campaign financial contributions; ASU political science professor says this could change political landscape in an unbalanced way.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, April 25, 2014
One-on-one with U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick about her congressional race; an analysis of what elections for CD 1 could look like.
Appeals Court Revives Lawsuit Challenging Medicaid Expansion
The Arizona court ruled Tuesday that lawmakers have the right to sue over a hospital assessment that funds the expansion.
Supreme Court Won't Hear Appeal of SB 1070 Harboring Ban Block
The justices declined to review ruling that barred police from arresting people for sheltering immigrants living in U.S. undocumented.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, April 18, 2014
Bill to expand 'empowerment scholarships" dies in Arizona House; fundraising totals for congressional races; campaigns' "dark money."
Murders in Mexico Appear to Drop By 15% Last Year, Analysis Says
Authorities would like to take credit but report's author says that is 'debatable;' certain cartels have established monopolies so no need to fight anyone, he argues.
UPDATED: Not Enough Evidence Against Horne, Judge Rules
Monday decision says Atty. Gen. Tom Horne did not break the campaign finance law; judge says prosecutors did not prove case.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, April 11, 2014
A look at the state and city budget; Sen. John McCain joins the fight to save A-10s; immigration activists want President Obama to stop deportations.
