Tucson Church Shelters Central American Asylum Seekers
Plus, Tucson works with businesses; what local governments want from state lawmakers.
Vanishing Sand at the Grand Canyon
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The 2017 Arizona legislature starts work; exploring diction with Anna Risley; and film & stage stars Renèe Taylor & Joseph Bologna visit Tucson with "My Life on a Diet".
Arizona's Freshmen Lawmakers Learn Capitol's Ins and Outs
Tucsonans among the nearly one-third of the Legislature newly elected for 2017.
New Arizona Lawmakers Learning the Ropes
Nearly a third of the state's legislators are new.
State Revenues Surpass Budget, Driven By Income Tax
A larger budget was put together in anticipation of an improving economy.
Legislative Numbers: Little Change in Party Breakdown
Democrats had hoped to make up ground, but both chambers largely unchanged.
Supreme Court Abortion Ruling Doesn’t Affect Arizona, Yet
5-3 decision strikes down Texas anti-abortion law; Arizonans evaluating impact.
Pima County Ex-Supervisor Ann Day Dies in Tucson Car Wreck
Day, 77, left office in 2011 after representing northwest district 12 years.
County Budget Proposal Pushes Another Property Tax Increase
Pima administrator says state cost shifts necessitate higher budget, tax rate, again.
Kids Health, K-12 Funding Stand Out in State Budget Battle
*Arizona Week* Friday looks at some of the biggest talking points at the Capitol.
Voter Fraud Using Names of Dead People Target of Bill
Legislation would require matching death certificates with voting rolls.
Slow Progress in Reform of State Child Safety Agency
'Cultural changes' are not going to happen overnight, lawmakers say.
Bill Allowing Guns on College Campuses in Works Anew
Law enforcement expert says he's opposed; student response mixed.
Senate Bill Aims to Reduce Arizona Pension Costs
A Senate committee passed changes to the public safety pension system
Corrections Budget Calls for 1,000 New State Prison Beds
Prison overcrowding is a topic of discussion with Senate Appropriations Committee members
