AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, March 14, 2014
Brewer announces she won't seek another term; Arizona Legislature update; water issues in Santa Cruz Valley.
AZ Week: El Rio Feels Effects of Medicaid Expansion
Since law was established, the community health center has helped patients apply for and enroll in affordable care.
Innovative Intervention Center Helps Youth with Psychosis
University of Arizona’s EPICENTER aims for early intervention and comprehensive treatment for young people with severe mental illness.
Biosphere 2 Raising Money for Sea of Cortez Small Scale Replica
The researching facility has until April 22 to raise $100K to turn a 9,000-square-foot tank into living model of Gulf of California's oceanic environment.
AZ Week: Forced to Cut $5M, Sunnyside Makes Changes
After a failed budget override last Nov. school district has cut dozens of jobs including in its art, music programs; came up with plan to still offer these courses to its students.
Native American Traditional Foods Turn Into Viable Business
From tepary beans grown by the Tohono O’Odham people to chocolate produced by the Chickasaw Nation, Native Americans are entering the niche food market in many places.
Rape Among Risks for Migrant Women Crossing US-MX Border
Pharmacist in Altar, Sonora says women often come in asking what to do to prevent pregnancy in case they are victims.
Immigration Officials Train Law Enforcement on Special Visas
Representatives from US Citizenship & Immigration Services held training in Tucson regarding helping crime victims apply for such documentation.
Tucson Involved in Efforts to Improve Civility in Politics
Organizations, academics, former members of Congress say government not productive when partisan divides persist.
Brewer Won't Seek Third Term, 'Time to Pass Torch of Leadership'
'Serving as governor of Arizona has been the privilege and pleasure of my life,' says Gov. Jan Brewer during PHX speech Weds. morning.
Flake, McCain Want AZ Repaid for Keeping Canyon Open
State spent $465,000 to run AZ's biggest tourist draw while federal government was shut down in October.
Kaleidoscopic Look at Bradbury, Famous Sci-Fi Writer
Essay collection explores his life and different dimensions of his work; fans will be able to find it at Tucson Festival of Books' Science City.
UA Campus Has Collection of Plants for Education, Research
University Arboretum provides science-based knowledge using woody plants, cactus to address state needs, including environmental ones.
Service Variety Needed for Better CPS System, Child Advocates Say
Representatives of several advocacy organizations met in Phoenix Friday to discuss Gov. Brewer's updates on Arizona's child welfare.
PCC Looking for Ways to Raise Revenue, May Increase Tuition
Pima Community College board considering hiking tuition by between $3 and $5 per credit hour following years of mismanagement.
