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.
New Group Proposes Pro Baseball in Tucson
Independent league wants to place team at Kino Stadium; financial, leasing issues, legacy of failure stand in way.
Border Patrol Violates Rights at Checkpoints, ACLU Claims
It files complaint over incidents of what it calls illegal questioning, searches at Southern AZ checkpoints.
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.
AZ Week: Obamacare, Its Effects in State's Rural Areas
Affordable Care Act went into effect Jan. 1; Southern Arizona health experts discuss the good and bad.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 10, 2014
Mesa Mayor Scott Smith joins crwoded GOP gubernatorial primaries; remembering Jan. 8 shooting.
Bronson Becomes Pima County Board Chairwoman
Focus on roads, economic development, and avoid raising taxes; after 4 years Pima County Supervisor Ramón Valadez is stepping aside from seat.
House Implements New Security Requirements for Obamacare
Most of AZ's congressional delegation voted for bill; Republicans say necessary to deal with potential security breaches online.
3 Decades Later: Mental Health Suit Against AZ Settled
Arnold vs. Sarn began in 1981, alleged state did not appropriately fund comprehensive mental health system.
Pima Ends Photo Radar Program
Board voted 4-0 not to renew traffic camera contract; supervisors may consider another version, targeting school zones.
AZ Week: 2014 Could Bring New Political Landscape to State
The new year brings midterm election cycle; come Nov. Arizona voters deciding on new governor, Congress seats.
Financial Issues Topping List in 2014 for Tucson, Pima County
Budget deficits, lagging economy, lead local governments to look to job creation.
Jan. 8 Permanent Memorial to Honor Victims, Tucson Community
Nearly three years after tragedy, official memorial underway; will be located at the Pima County Courthouse.
