Govt Shutdown May Have Broad Impact in AZ
National parks likely first to feel effects; picture for other agencies, including military, not yet clear.
Yarnell Fire: Communications Blackout Just Before Deaths
Radio issues cited in investigative report into blaze that killed 19 hotshot crew members near Prescott.
AZ Week: Higher Ed Adjusting to Talent Needs
Shift to knowledge-based economy of skilled workers, thinkers has universities rethinking their approaches.
Another Republican Announces Candidacy for CD2 2014 Race
Ed Martin, talk-radio host, joins Martha McSally in GOP nominations for Congressional District 2's primary elections next year.
Ajo Celebrates International Day of Peace
For 10 years people from Mexican, Native American and Anglo cultures have gathered in AZ town to commemorate UN holiday.
Health Exchange to Open; AZ Rates Below National Average
Affordable Care Act rollout starts with federally run insurance exchange, including eight insurers.
AZ Supreme Court: Legislators Must Fund Schools
Elimination of inflation-based budget increases called unconstitutional under state Voter Protection Act.
Energy Plan May Reduce Costs for CAP Water Delivery
Power plant near Page, AZ subject to clean air standards, group working to make those changes affordable, keep plant open.
Price Range for Obamacare Health Insurance in AZ Released
Overall cheapest 'bronze' plan costs $214 a month, while 'silver' plans will be between $252 and $248.
State Schools Chief Offers Assistance to Sunnyside
Top education official says he can mediate contentious district issues to enable education focus.
New Site Shows Statewide, Local Maps of Natural Hazards
Site is a compilation of data on earthquakes, faults, earth fissures and wildfires in AZ, resources on how to prepare for these.
Report: Illegal Immigration May Be Rising Again
Decline began in 2007 with recession, tougher enforcement; new numbers show uptick since recession ended.
Latinos Strong in Economic Recovery, Report Suggests
Study finds Latino-owned businesses have doubled in number in a decade to 67,500, with more expansion planned.
Locals Promote Rainwater Harvesting In Creative Forms
With scarce rainfall and arid conditions, this method is becoming more popular in Tucson, Southwest desert.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, September 20, 2013
Tucson City Council Elections; Medicaid expansion; new campaign to legalize same-sex marriage in AZ.
