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Members of 'DREAM9' Speak About Time in Detention, Asylum

After release they asked for humanitarian parole, say despite hardships detention was worth it.

Tucson, Phoenix Can Keep Existing Election Cycles, Judge Rules

Decision called victory for charter cities' authority; legislation mandated conformity to state elections cycle.

McCain, in Tucson, Urges Immigration Reform Passage

Tells town hall attendees that border security still at issue, but getting better; he sponsored Senate bill.

TUSD Board OKs Culturally Relevant Curriculum

3-2 vote for history, government classes to be taught from minority perspectives, starting this week.

58% in AZ Have Applied for Deferred Deportation

One year out, fewer than half of 423,000 eligible nationally have stepped up, Migration Policy Institute says.

AZ Politicians Protest Federal Decision on Yarnell Aid

Governor, House speaker take to Phoenix airwaves to express anger at rejection of disaster declaration for fire.

Yarnell Fire Disaster Declaration Turned Down

Brewer calls news from White House 'misguided decision,' will consider options for appeal.

Tucson Retirement Ballot Initiative Goes to Court

Measure would ask voters to OK city government retirement system changes to reduce costs.

AZ Week: Disaster? State Ready, Residents Not So Much

Emergency management officials urge individuals, families, businesses to make plans, get prepared.

'Dreamers' Not Just from Latin American Countries

While conversations about immigration reform mostly focus on Latinos, those of other backgrounds interested.

9 'Dreamers' Freed, Awaiting Asylum Requests

Mexican-born, US-reared, they tried re-entering last month to emphasize desire for immigration reform.

Law Changes May Ensure Hotshot Families Survivor Benefits

AZ house speaker drafting a retroactive legislation; mother of one of 19 firefighters having a news conference in Prescott Wed.

Seven 'Dreamers' Granted Tentative Asylum

After leaving US, they tried to recross at Nogales last month, were taken to Eloy immigrant detention center.

Tucson Wants Improved Economic Ties with Mexico

Mayor says recent trip south of border with AZ business leaders further opened eyes and minds to potential.

Health Care Marketplaces Begin Enrollment in Fall

White House says insurance choices will increase for most consumers.

Indigenous Students From Guatemala, Mexico Visit Tucson

UA’s leadership program teaches group about democracy, education and government.

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