AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, March 21, 2014
State Legislature may have budget by end of session; Pima wants $22M approved for new animal care center; Common Core implementation.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, March 14, 2014
Brewer announces she won't seek another term; Arizona Legislature update; water issues in Santa Cruz Valley.
AZ Week: Forced to Cut $5M, Sunnyside Makes Changes
After a failed budget override last Nov. school district has cut dozens of jobs including in its art, music programs; came up with plan to still offer these courses to its students.
Funding for Women's Services Down, Affecting Self-Sufficiency
Study analyzed 18 state-run services such as child care subsidies, domestic violence services.
Event Provides Rare Glimpse at Military Aircraft 'Boneyard'
Officials at Tucson's Davis-Monthan hosted a 5K and 10K run/walk to educate people about a mostly-off-limits site.
Initial Approval for Bill Prohibiting Use of Common Core in AZ
Arizona Senate OKs legislation sponsored by state Sen. Al Melvin of Tucson; standards implemented in 2010, some Republicans have denounced them.
SB 1062 Overshadows Other AZ Legislature Moves
Those include initial approval to bill that would allow surprise inspections to abortion clinics; Brewer signs campaign finance law repeal.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 28, 2014
A look at Gov. Brewer's veto of SB 1062; Tucson Mayor Rothschild's State of the City address.
AZ Week: 'SB 1062 Slap in Face to Many Arizonans'
Painfully ironic to have this type of legislation introduced on 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act, says founding director of ASU's Center for the Study of Race and Democracy .
AZ Week: Opposing Sides Debate Good, Bad of Vetoed SB 1062
Supporter says bill could have 'helped gay community;' opponent says it would hurt state's reputation.
AZ Planned Parenthood President Praises Supreme Court Decision
Higher court ejected proposal to revive law disqualifying abortion providers from receiving funds for other medical services.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 21, 2014
Bill allows business owners to deny service to gays based on religious beliefs; Tucson City Council tries to balance budget.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 14, 2014
Is it the end for immigration reform for now?; bills in the Arizona Legislature; Attorney General Tom Horne's legal troubles.
AZ House Passes Repeal of 2013 Sweeping Elections Law
Legislation aimed to trim the permanent early voting list, as well as make it a crime for voter-outreach groups to turn in ballots.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 7, 2014
Pima supervisors oppose proposed Rosemont mine; allowing Green Valley, Sahuarita join Santa Cruz County; city deficit; Tucson, Pima cooperation.
