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Core Tax Proposal

Cuts to City Services on the Horizon in Tucson

SB 1070 Legal Challenge Update

Dennis Burke, U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona provides an update on the legal challenge to SB-1070 that his office is working on.

Arizona Governor Debate Offers Partisan Fireworks

Four candidates argue ideas and more in a televised forum.

Well-known Arizona Political Pollster Talks About Election 2010

Margaret Kenski, Ph.D., one of Arizona's best-known and well respected political pollsters talks about the just-concluded primary and looks ahead to the general election.

Party Election Celebrations Bring Political Faithful Out

Both parties rolled out the red carpet for candidates and supporters on primary election night.

Last Minute Push for Votes

As Primary Election Day neared one long time politician tried to give the next generation a helping hand.

GOP Push To Alter 14th Amendment

Congressional Republicans calling for changes to amendment that guarantees citizenship.

What's Next For SB 1070 Legal Challenge?

University of Arizona Law Professor Gabriel "Jack" Chin says the legal challenge to parts of SB 1070 may not reach the U-S Supreme Court.

City Council Ward 6 Report Card

Steve Kozachik: Council is more business friendly, but asking voters for a raise is a deal breaker.

Secure Communities Expands Statewide

All 15 Arizona counties are now using a federal system to screen jail inmates for their immigration status.

Special Legislative Session – Day 2

Ballot measure to make workplace unionizing more difficult passes on voice vote, final vote and adjournment set for Wednesday.

New Sun Tran Labor Contract Maintains City Funded Health Insurance

New offer hinged on job security assurances, but freezes wages and maintains city-funded health insurance.

1070 Appeal Filed

The state is continuing the fight on 1070, hoping that an Appeals Court will reinstate much of the law.

U.S. District Judge Suspends Key Parts of SB1070, Lets Others Stand

Judge rules U.S. could "suffer irreparable harm" if the immigration law is allowed to stand.

Arizona Governor Says State Will Appeal Partial Injunction of SB1070

Gov. Jan Brewer calls U.S. District Court ruling “a bump in the road.”

Arizona AG Reacts To SB1070 Ruling

Terry Goddard says immigration law was “election year grandstanding.”

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