Independent Voter Registration Gaining in AZ
Republicans, Democrats see support languish as unaffiliated numbers grow; 3.2M total are signed up.
NASA Changes Worry Tucson Planetary Science
New grant-funding structure promises more money for planetary research, but local scientist negative impacts.
Tucson Proposes Film Incentives to Regenerate Industry
Rental discount offered on city property for productions costing $2M or more to stop 'flyover' to NM, Texas.
Ad Wars for 2014 Congressional Race Begin
It may only be Jan. but campaign propaganda already flooding TVs, etc.; Election Day is Nov. 4.
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 Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 24, 2014
Brewer's plan for CPS; transportation funding; Att. Gen. Tom Horne's legal problems; county feud.
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.
Homeland Security Chief Makes First Border Visit
Meets with Border Patrol officers, ranchers, border town mayors to get sense of security issues.
Flake Interview: No More Fed Debt for Subsequent Generations
GOP senator says lack of savings elsewhere in budget is why he voted against extending jobless benefits.
UA Seeking Funding for Farm Outreach, Tuition Balance
Annual budget request to state lawmakers calls for more money than governor has proposed.
School Officials: Funding for Maintenance, Books Worries Them
As operating budgets stabilize, capital funding issues are focus for next fiscal year in Pima County.
Pima Board Fills Vacant AZ Senate Seat with State Rep.
Former Sen. Linda Lopez of Tucson resigned earlier in the month, Rep. Andrea Dalessandro of Green Valley chosen to replace her.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 17, 2014
Rep. Ron Barber discusses budget vote, Obamacare; two state lawmakers talk Brewer gutting CPS.
AZ Week: Brewer's State of State Kicks Off Legislative Session
Arizona governor reinforced child protection, education, business attraction as priorities; governor, experts discuss.
Child Welfare Reform Priority in Budget for New Fiscal Year
Gov. Jan Brewer releases proposal for Legislature; K-12 education, state infrastructure also at top of list.
