New Doc Looks at Turbulent Debate Over Immigration in AZ
State of Arizona looks at controversial law SB 1070, its effects, the opinion of people on both sides of the spectrum.
2013 AZ Home Sales Prices Up 19%, Sales Lag
Phoenix sees 17% sales decline due to lack of inventory; Tucson median price up 8%, report says.
Homeland Security Chief Makes First Border Visit
Meets with Border Patrol officers, ranchers, border town mayors to get sense of security issues.
Flake Interview: No More Fed Debt for Subsequent Generations
GOP senator says lack of savings elsewhere in budget is why he voted against extending jobless benefits.
UA Seeking Funding for Farm Outreach, Tuition Balance
Annual budget request to state lawmakers calls for more money than governor has proposed.
UA Sociology School Participates in Tucson Poverty Project
School collaborating with Mayor Rothschild to combat poverty in city; determine current status of residents.
Pima Board Fills Vacant AZ Senate Seat with State Rep.
Former Sen. Linda Lopez of Tucson resigned earlier in the month, Rep. Andrea Dalessandro of Green Valley chosen to replace her.
Survey: TUSD Spent 38% of Meals Budget Locally Last School Year
Between 2011-12, school district spent twice the state average on Arizona products; plans to purchase more local food in future.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 17, 2014
Rep. Ron Barber discusses budget vote, Obamacare; two state lawmakers talk Brewer gutting CPS.
AZ Week: Brewer's State of State Kicks Off Legislative Session
Arizona governor reinforced child protection, education, business attraction as priorities; governor, experts discuss.
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.
Annual Concert Advocates for Civility After Jan. 8 Tragedy
Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta headlining event at Club Congress, which promotes community respect.
Tucsonans Prepare to Honor MLK Legacy by Serving Community
On Jan. 20 various local nonprofits will set up service projects to commemorate civil rights leader in national holiday.
Border Patrol Violates Rights at Checkpoints, ACLU Claims
It files complaint over incidents of what it calls illegal questioning, searches at Southern AZ checkpoints.
Brewer Says She is Considering Another Term
Others say she is termed out under Constitution; she says legal experts tell her otherwise; will decide in a month.
