Health Insurance Enrollment Deadline Nears For Some
Those covered by some government-funded programs will need to enroll in new insurance.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, December 20, 2013
Immigration reform update; Brewer's Medicaid expansion; a look back at Obamacare rollout; Arizona election law changes.
Home Energy Efficiency Renovations Still Pricey for Most
Although the price of solar and other renewable energy systems have declined steadily over the years, the up-front cost usually isn’t an amount that people can just dish out.
Forecast: Tucson Recession Jobs Lost Recovered by 2016
City added 6,000 jobs in past year in what economists point to as sign of improvement, with pace to continue.
Proof of Citizenship Suit Sent Back to Fed Elections Officials
Federal judge leaves KS, AZ request for voter registration modifications in the hands of Election Assistance Commission.
AZ Week: Teachers, Students Adjust to Common Core
UA education dean: Arizona needs to be aware of major investment needed for success of new standards.
The Hypocrisy Footprint
Author Chris Cokinos tries to explain the logic behind what he calls the 'hypocrisy footprint' left by backyard pools in the arid Southwest
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, December 13, 2013
AZ Legislature gets back to work this week, what can we expect?; gas tax hike to pay for road construction.
AZ's Only Governor of Mexican Descent Receives Award
The Consular Corps of Arizona gives Raul H. Castro the Global Diplomat Award; "I feel honored," he says.
4th Ave Street Fair Brings Millions into Community Each Year
Biannual fair usually brings hundreds of thousands of people; vendors make a huge chunk of their income in that weekend alone.
Tucson Has Spent 8% of Road Repair Funds, Official Says
Halfway through the fiscal year, the city has spent about $1.5M of the $20M voters authorized for fixing streets this year.
Barber Applauds Mental Health Funding Expansion
Vice President Biden announced Tuesday an additional $100M for services, facilities; AZ Democrat advocate of mental health awareness to prevent gun violence.
Retinal Implants Get New Tech That Could Improve Clarity
Wolfgang Fink, member of the joint U.S.-German research team developing product said current retinal implants allow people to see, but only basic, blurry shapes.
AZ Residents Look to Alt Types of Grass for Sustainability
Recently acquiring buffalo grass, artificial turf has been a growing trend to save water, other resources.
UA Biologist Captures Unusual Animal Behavior on Camera
After scouring endless hours of footage, Pacifica Sommers began to notice something a little odd: a dancing mouse.
