New "Freedom to Marry" Campaign Launches
Coalition of civil rights organizations; year-long education effort planned, then possible ballot measure.
Congressman Grijalva Wants New Immigration Reform Plan
Immigration bill has stalled in the US House; there are expectations that it will not be voted on this year.
AZ Week: Child Welfare Crisis Eases a Bit
Funding from Legislature, procedural changes by state agency bringing improvement, but much more needed.
FEMA Rejects AZ Appeal for Fed Assistance in Yarnell
'A declaration was reasonable, justified for nation's deadliest fire in 80 years,' Gov. Brewer says.
Rothschild: Stronger Economic Ties Between AZ, Sonora a Must
Tucson mayor says he's working to strengthen relationships with Mexican business, governmental officials.
Effort to Defeat Medicaid Expansion Fails
Committee falls 5,000 signatures short of minimum needed for issue to go on next year's ballot.
Grijalva Invites Congressional Border Caucus to Nogales
Ad hoc hearing on humanitarian, economic issues; tour of port of entry on agenda for Friday gathering.
Election Law Challengers File Their Petitions
If enough signatures are validated, GOP push for changes to early voting, other issues will be put on hold.
Marijuana Legalization Group Plans to Target AZ Next
Same organization that aided successful effort to legalize the drug in CO hopes to use same method here.
Petition Deadlines This Week for AZ Referendum Proposals
One would refer Medicaid expansion to 2014 ballot; others would refer school bond limit increase, election changes.
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.
In Your Mail: 2013 Property Tax Statements
Pima County sends bill details to 450,000 home, business owners; sampling shows reduction on average of 1.1%.
NPR: Are Speeded-Up Immigration Cases Working?
Quick trials, followed by sentence and deportation, aim to cut repeat illegal crossings; Senate's bill calls for more.
AZ Delegation Members: One No, Others Undecided on Syria
Grijalva opposes military attack; other House members and Flake waiting; McCain gives qualified yes.
AZ Week: Municipalities Rebounding, Cautiously
Mayors, other officials express optimism as they leave depths of recession behind, including big budget cuts.
