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Gov, Doug Ducey after his Tucson speech, Jan. 13, 2015.

Ducey Would Cut $75 Million from State Universities

Overall budget 2% lower, or $210 million, with aim to erase projected $1 billion deficit in fiscal 2015-16.

Ducey's Budget Out Friday; Will It Fix State Finances?

Arizona faces $1B deficit in next fiscal year, and balancing spending package won't come easy.

Davis-Monthan's A-10 on Chopping Block Again

Pentagon readying budget that includes retiring Davis-Monthan's primary aicraft.

DREAM students supporting education over deportation.

McSally Votes for 'Dreamers,' Against Other Obama Action

Republican defies party to keep immigration executive order funding in place for young adults.

Rothschild: Happy with Ducey's Attention to Southern Arizona

Governor, mayor meet privately for half-hour; Ducey says he touts region as good for business.

Dread Driving Test? Take Classes Instead Under New State Rules

New state rules allow classes in lieu of written, road exams; aim is more professional instruction.

Navajos to Inaugurate Unelected President

Disputes, legal challenges have delayed election, so Ben Shelly will be sworn in for interim term.

Congressman Salmon Introduces Term Limits Bill

Says he wants amendment for two six-year terms for US senators, three two-year terms for US House members.

The Arizona House of Representatives, in a 2013 floor session.

Democratic Response to Ducey: Where's Real Reform?

Minority legislative leader says he is 'championing same failed policies that stunted economic recovery.'

Tucson Streetcar Ridership Down in November, December

Holidays, weather reduced number of people riding rails between downtown, UA.

Saguaro National Park May Raise Some Fees

Park officials say increases have been authorized by National Park Service

Gov. Doug Ducey delivers his first State of the State address, Jan. 12, 2015.

Ducey Freezes State Hiring, Rejects Tax Increases

He lays out ideas underlying plan to balance state's budget, improve education, fund classrooms.

TUSD Ethnic Studies Case Before US Court of Appeals

Teachers, students seek to overturn state law that banned Mexcican American Studies in Tucson.

Republican McSally Names Democrat to Run Office

C.J. Karamargin, former press aide to Gabrielle Giffords, will be CD2 district director

McSally Meets With Border Patrol, Ranchers

Congresswoman's first weekend in home district includes border tour, assessment.

2015 Legislature Faces Familiar Budget Issues

Lawmakers convene Monday, with new state administration, same fiscal problems atop their agenda.

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