Arizona Legislature Passes $9.1B Budget After 24 Hours of Debate
Some Republicans vote 'nay;' Democrats say it cuts education too much and serves GOP special interests.
Some Republicans Push Back on State Budget Cuts
Opposition to governor's, legislative leaders' planned reductions grows with protests, denunciations.
Pima County Superintendents Urging Lawmakers to Keep K12 Funding
School leaders come together as state legislature works on budget
Legislature: Earlier Primary Election; Payday Loan Redux
House OKs July balloting, new program allowing 'flex loans' with interest rates up to 200%
Legislative Budget Deal Would Cut $104M from Universities
Community colleges in Pima, Maricopa, Pinal counties would lose all state funding, $18M.
Tucson Charter Changes Sought for 'System That Works Better'
Ward-only elections, more power for mayor, clearer delineation of manager's authority proposed.
Attention Lead-Footed Drivers: 10 MPH Over Limit Gets $15 Fine
Arizona House OKs legislation reducing fines for some speeding tickets, keeping info from insurors.
US Supreme Court Hears Arizona Congressional Redistricting
Analysis: Court seems to favor Legislature's role rather than Independent Refdistricting Commission's.
Auditor: State Schools Spend Less Per Student Than US Average
About 54% of Arizona funds go to instruction compared with 61% nationally, state report says.
McSally: A-10 Grounding Bad Sign for Davis-Monthan
Nine aircraft put on 'backup status' in Tucson means ground crews will move elsewhere, she says.
AZ WEEK: American Journalists Abroad Face Increasing Peril
Parents of slain freelancer James Foley, former hostage Terry Anderson discuss dangers.
METRO WEEK: Changes Ahead for Tucson City Government?
Affect of city changes: 'It would be very difficult to have failing Tucson and a prosperous region.'
Arizona Congressional Redistricting Goes to Supreme Court
Arguments in DC Monday over whether voter-approved commission or Legislature should draw lines.
Missed Insurance Deadline? Maybe Not.
Federal gov. extends window to buy health insurance to end of April to avoid tax penalty
Standardized Tests No Longer Required in High School
State law, effective Friday, eliminates mandate to pass AIMS or any state exam to graduate
