Social Service Advocates Hope Next Governor Won't Cut Funding Deeper
With possible $800M deficit in next 2 years, concerns that low-income residents could face hardships if government assistance continues to disappear.
New State Training, Website Aims to Combat Human Trafficking
Brewer says tools hope to encourage residents be voice against crime; starting next Jan., cops, others are required to study up on issue.
US Supreme Court Takes AZ Congressional Districting
GOP lawmakers say Independent Redistricting Commission usurps legislative authority by handling remapping.
Interior Secretary Reinforces Glen Canyon Dam Preservation
Jewell says during recent visit cooperation of 7 Colorado Basin states key to save source of water, electricity to much of Southwest.
AZ Opens Trade, Investment Office in Mexico City
Arizona Commerce Authority will run it, focus to improve business relationship; city of Tucson will be a partner.
Public School Funding Key Issue in Election
State's education system at core of many candidates' campaigns; advocates, educators want more money in classrooms.
AZ WEEK: Ducey Says Revenue from Job Creation Can Fix Budget
Republican would like to eliminate income tax, revamp tax code to attract more businesses, bring more work to Arizona.
METRO WEEK: Expanded Flight Training to Have Minimal Effect
Numbers could grow, but account for 6% of Davis-Monthan traffic, base officials say.
New Policy Expands Roles of Dreamers in Military
Only 1,500 slots in program that could offer fast track to citizenship to young undocumented immigrants.
Next AZ Governor Faces Economic, Fiscal Issues
Deficit of up to $1B in next 2 years; tax revenue still low after recession; joblessness high.
Initial Tests Show No Toxic Waste in San Pedro River
AZ Dept. of Environmental Quality sampled two areas Tuesday after alert that contamination from Mexican mine could potentially make its way north.
Giffords' Gun Control Group Pulls TV Ad Against McSally
Attack said Arizona CD 2 Republican candidate opposed 'making it harder for stalkers to get a gun.'
Polls: Arizona Governor’s Race Still Close Between Major Party Candidates
Figures show Republican Ducey is slightly ahead of Democrat DuVal; 7% of votes went to Libertarian Hess.
ACLU, Bookman's Sue Arizona Over 'Revenge Porn' Law
Groups, other plaintiffs say law is so broad it criminalizes any person who distributes, displays a nude image without 'explicit permission.'
Arizona Improves Newborn Health Screening
Testing for 28 diseases now exemplary for other states, March of Dimes says.
