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.
Health Centers Enroll 8,000 in First Month of Medicaid Expansion
Arizona officials estimate 300,000 people are eligible for the state’s Medicaid program, known as AHCCCS.
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.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, November 1, 2013
Troubling rollout of Obamacare; next week's Tucson city elections; referendum effort to reverse a new state law overhauling AZ's election system.
AZ Business Groups Lobby for Immigration Reform
US businesses head to DC, including AZ Chamber visiting all 9 AZ House members to cite positive economic impact.
Mail Tucson Election Ballots By Thursday, City Suggests
Those who don't get to send out ballots by Oct. 31 may drop them off at one of the voting locations by Nov. 5.
AZ Behind in Distributing Fed Housing Aid, US Auditors Say
State has been slow in dispersing funds to help struggling homeowners; AZ's rate was the second lowest among 18 states.
ACLU Suing to Add Cannabis Extracts to MMJ Law
Group files suit in name of 5-year-old with rare form of epilepsy; he's one of the few children in state to have a medical marijuana card.
Obamacare Site Defects Push People to Other Enrollment Options
Local patient navigator turns to helping uninsured residents fill out paper applications to weigh on their eligibility for insurance plans.
Former AZ Congressman Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison
4 months ago Republican Rick Renzi was convicted on public corruption, money laundering, other charges.
