ACLU Suing to Add Cannabis Extracts to MMJ Law
Group files suit in name of 5-year-old with rare form of epilepsy; he's one of the few children in state to have a medical marijuana card.
Former AZ Congressman Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison
4 months ago Republican Rick Renzi was convicted on public corruption, money laundering, other charges.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, October 25, 2013
Tucson Ward 6's Councilman Steve Kozachik discusses SB 1070, gun violence, other issues, as city elections approach.
AZ Week: Immigration Reform Back In Play
Three angles of immigration debate weigh on Obama's urging to Congress to revive comprehensive talks.
Immigrant Rights Activists Challenge Charges After Arrest
On Oct. 11 protestors stopped two buses with detainees en route to fed court known as Operation Streamline; charged with felonies.
Activists Ask Tucson City Council to Change Enforcement of SB1070
Immigration advocates want city to explore ways to comply with state law while reducing Border Patrol calls.
Undocumented Migrant Rescues Increasing in AZ
As of end of August 2013, Border Patrol had rescued 760 migrants; 20% more than 2012, 50% more than 2011.
Grijalva Urges Congress to Continue Immigration Reform Talks
Gov. shutdown is over, Obama says he wants lawmakers to focus on reform; there is too much to lose if they don't, Grijalva says.
AZ Week: Effects of Technology, Other Forces in Current Journalism
5 media members explore state of media in society as 'watchdogs,' transparency of information, technology.
Tucson Ward 5 City Council Forum
Democratic incumbent Fimbres, Republican challenger Polak argue ward's economy, businesses, as well as stands on SB 1070 and gun laws.
Horne Violated Campaign Finance Laws in 2010, Investigation Finds
Yavapai County lawyer has enough evidence to prove allegations; orders AZ attorney general to return about $500K to donors.
AZ Sens Favor Ending Shutdown; House Members Vote Party Lines
'Hope we've learned lesson,' McCain says; in House, all 5 Democrats vote yes, all 4 Republicans vote no.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, October 11, 2013
Interview with Fred Duval, Democrat seeking election to AZ gubernatorial 2014 race; fallout from government shutdown; latest on City Council elections; immigration reform.
Updated: Immigration Activists Protest Operation Streamline
Protesters blocked two buses filled with suspected undocumented immigrants being transported to fed courthouse for immediate deportation; 18 arrested, charged with a felony.
Enforcement of SB 1070 Continues to Spark Protest
Traffic stop and required immigration call leads to blockade of police, pepper spraying, arrests in Tucson.
