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METRO WEEK: Why Republicans Didn't Challenge for Mayor

Party puts up three candidates for Tucson City Council seats now held by Democrats.

Rothschild Appears Headed to 2nd Mayoral Term Unopposed

All three Democratic City Council members up for election this year have GOP challenge.

Big Money, Names Drawn to Arizona Senate Race

Election Day is 18 months away and plenty of miles stand between the candidates and the ballot box.

AZ WEEK: Ducey Defends Budget, Education Spending

In Tucson speech and interview, governor says state 'must stop spending money we don't have.'

How to Fix the Roads? Be Creative With Funding Sources

Arizona Town Hall meeting proposes a statewide commission to figure out how to pay for road work in the future

Oro Valley Group Files Recall Petitions For 3 Council Members

Targeted officials voted in favor of El Conquistador Country Club purchase.

Millions Earmarked in Federal Bill for Arizona Military Bases

National Defense Authorization Act sets aside money for Davis-Monthan to purchase property

Pima County Will Hold Bond Election in November

Voters to decide on borrowing money for projects in 7 subject areas, including roads

Former Arizona Gov. Raúl Castro Dies at 98

He served from 1975 to 1977 and as a U.S. ambassador; he was only governor of Mexican descent.

Tucson City Council OKs Contract for New City Manager

Michael Ortega's base pay will be $210,000, plus deferred compensation, benefits. when he starts July 1.

Sen. McCain: A-10 Will Fly for Another Year

Arizona’s senior senator says the A-10 is staying in the air.

Tucson Hires Michael Ortega as City Manager

Former Douglas city manager, Cochise County administrator, UA graduate will start in June.

Ducey Signs $9.1B State Budget; Protests over Cuts Continue

Spending package for 2015-16 includes $110M less for higher education,Medicaid and welfare cuts.

McSally Talks National Security At Tucson Town Hall

The freshman Republican talked about more defense and negotiations with Iran.

Ducey Defends Budget: 'No One Offered Alternative'

Governor, on visit to Tucson, says spending package protects public safety, children, K-12 education.

In Legislature Monday: Common Core, Online Sales Taxes

House floor debate set on banning curriculum standards, reducing income tax to match sales tax gain.

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