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.
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.
New Program Aims to Address Older Adults’ Mental Health
Researchers say many seniors struggle with depression, other mental health disorders, but that poor mental health need not be the norm.
Supreme Court Rejects AZ's 20-Week Abortion Ban
State had appealed lower court ruling blocking law; opponents say 2012 legislation violated women's rights.
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.
Rehabilitation, Medical Care Units Closing at Fort Huachuca
Dept. of Defense also closing 4 other Army installations, not due to budget cuts but a decline in number of wounded soldiers.
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.
