State Budget Hangup: Ducey Firm on University Funding
Budget negotiations in Phoenix are stuck on how to increase maintenance money.
Episode 132: Full-Day Kindergarten Funding Proposal Won't Help Tucson
Plus, local impact of the state budget; Tucson and the sanctuary city controversy.
University Funding Proposal Holds Up State Budget
A policy debate on university maintenance could keep lawmakers in session longer.
Legislature Moving Ahead with Arizona Budget
Funding for universities could be a hangup this year, House speaker says, though he expects completion soon.
Bill Limiting Signature Gathering May See Vote in Arizona Senate This Week
The measure would ban paying per signature on petitions, which opponents say is a way to suppress citizen initiatives.
State Not Likely to Drop Gun Suit Against Tucson
The law barring destruction of seized weapons is not likely to change.
Ducey: More Money for Schools, 'Above, Beyond Inflation'
He promises permanent solution for teacher pay increases, focus on low-income schools.
Arizona's Freshmen Lawmakers Learn Capitol's Ins and Outs
Tucsonans among the nearly one-third of the Legislature newly elected for 2017.
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.
Finding the Soul of an Octopus; and Who Killed Vincent Van Gogh?
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Looking ahead to the Arizona legislative session's second half; The Department of Child Safety deals with backlog of cases.
Sunnyside School Trustee Hernandez Seeks House Seat
Former intern credited with helping save Giffords after shooting will run in District 2
Arizona House Approves Abortion Restriction Bill
The Arizona House voted to approve a bill barring women from buying a health insurance plan through the federal marketplace that includes abortion coverage.
2015 Legislature Faces Familiar Budget Issues
Lawmakers convene Monday, with new state administration, same fiscal problems atop their agenda.
