Tucson, Phoenix Can Keep Existing Election Cycles, Judge Rules
Decision called victory for charter cities' authority; legislation mandated conformity to state elections cycle.
McCain, in Tucson, Urges Immigration Reform Passage
Tells town hall attendees that border security still at issue, but getting better; he sponsored Senate bill.
AZ Politicians Protest Federal Decision on Yarnell Aid
Governor, House speaker take to Phoenix airwaves to express anger at rejection of disaster declaration for fire.
Tucson Retirement Ballot Initiative Goes to Court
Measure would ask voters to OK city government retirement system changes to reduce costs.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, August 9, 2013
Guests discuss Obama's visit to Phoenix Tuesday; nine dreamers released; controversy with next year's possible governor candidates.
'Dreamers' Not Just from Latin American Countries
While conversations about immigration reform mostly focus on Latinos, those of other backgrounds interested.
9 'Dreamers' Freed, Awaiting Asylum Requests
Mexican-born, US-reared, they tried re-entering last month to emphasize desire for immigration reform.
Obama's Phoenix Visit Tuesday Draws Protests
Immigrant rights activists gathered outside high school where president gave a speech; some signs read 'Deporter-in-Chief.'
Seven 'Dreamers' Granted Tentative Asylum
After leaving US, they tried to recross at Nogales last month, were taken to Eloy immigrant detention center.
Live Near Border in AZ? 'You're Being Watched'
Adding to already 'astronomical' security resources won't be deter organized crime, skeptical resident says.
Moms Demand Gun Control on Public Transportation
Members of an organization protested Wednesday against allowing weapons on Tucson city transit.
Obama, McCain: Odd Couple Seeking Results
Rare Washington partnership has worked on immigration reform, gun-purchase background checks, more.
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.
Group Detained After Asking for Asylum at Border
Nine long-time undocumented U.S. residents want to 'come back home.'
Undocumented Group Raised in US Attempts Return
Nine people who recently departed for Mexico coming back 'the right way,' through legal border crossing.
