AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 31, 2014
A discussion of President Obama's renewed call for immigration reform after State of the Union Address; the latest in AZ Legislature.
AZ Week: Is Border Secure? BP Agent Says No, Getting There
Secretary of Homeland Security visited Arizona earlier this week; Border Patrol agent discusses strategies to improve safety in area.
AZ Week: Stalled Immigration Reform, DREAMers Still Struggle
Two undocumented students discuss their experiences after being brought here as children by parents, what should happen with comprehensive reform.
Barber Applauds Mental Health Funding Expansion
Vice President Biden announced Tuesday an additional $100M for services, facilities; AZ Democrat advocate of mental health awareness to prevent gun violence.
Migrant Detention Facility Cellblocks Freezing, Detainees Say
While detention cells aren't designed with comfort in mind, human rights groups, undocumented migrants say conditions inside some BP stations have become unsafe.
ACLU Suing to Add Cannabis Extracts to MMJ Law
Group files suit in name of 5-year-old with rare form of epilepsy; he's one of the few children in state to have a medical marijuana card.
Undocumented Migrant Rescues Increasing in AZ
As of end of August 2013, Border Patrol had rescued 760 migrants; 20% more than 2012, 50% more than 2011.
Grijalva Urges Congress to Continue Immigration Reform Talks
Gov. shutdown is over, Obama says he wants lawmakers to focus on reform; there is too much to lose if they don't, Grijalva says.
Tough Crowd at McCain's Town Halls in Phoenix, Tucson
AZ senator spoke Thurs about US intervention in Syria; crowd repeatedly disrupted him, some walked out.
Border Patrol Uses Eminent Domain for Land to Build Security Tower
US attorney says public purpose for property taken is to ensure agency is able to properly secure border.
'Dreamers' Not Just from Latin American Countries
While conversations about immigration reform mostly focus on Latinos, those of other backgrounds interested.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, July 26, 2013
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce president, former chairman of Pima County Dem. Party, former state lawmaker discuss DREAMers, state healthcare, Sen. McCain.
Barber Wins CD 2 Race
McSally concedes; Barber says he wants to hear from all constituents
CD 1: The Flavor of Arizona
New district larger, more diverse than several statesCD2 Candidates Face Off
Democrat Barber, Republican McSally clash on key issues
