AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, November 8, 2013
Democratic landslide in Tucson City Council elections, what happened and why; Rio Nuevo's upcoming work with city of Tucson.
Noel Paul Stookey
Best known as the tallest member of folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary, Noel Paul reflects on fifty years of music and memories
UA Researchers Study Climate Change Effects In Amazon Trees
University scientists part of international research team; recently wrapped up field work in Peru.
Tucson Voters Pass Increase to City Budget Limit
City can now spend $50M more than currently allowed if revenues are available, thanks to the support of 62 percent.
Obamacare Issues Affect AZ Medicaid Enrollment
Arizona expanded its Medicaid program, known as AHCCCS, under the Affordable Care Act.
Congress Negotiates Food Stamp Funding, Grijalva Opposes Cuts
Arizona Congressman hopes Senate, House will agree to eliminate proposed cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs.
Sunnyside's $9.3M Budget Override Rejected
Altar Valley voters also say no; Catalina Foothills wins approval of 2 overrides totaling $773K.
Health Centers Enroll 8,000 in First Month of Medicaid Expansion
Arizona officials estimate 300,000 people are eligible for the state’s Medicaid program, known as AHCCCS.
Vail: No Incorporation; 'Population Doesn't Feel It's Right Time.'
56% vote against formation of what would have been AZ's 92nd municipality; proponents disappointed.Tucson City Council Democratic Incumbents Re-elected
Uhlich wins Ward 3, Fimbres Ward 5; propositions to increase city spending limit, 10-year plan both pass.
All Souls Procession: Celebrating Cycle of Life
Annual rite unites participants, spectators in commemoration of lost loved ones; 40,000 take part.
Do Souls Recognize Borders?
Anna Augustowska shares her observations about how two different places honor All Souls Day.
AZ Week: Local Elections in Tucson, Phoenix Tuesday
Both cities will choose city council members; a look at what side of the political spectrum they stand on.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, November 1, 2013
Troubling rollout of Obamacare; next week's Tucson city elections; referendum effort to reverse a new state law overhauling AZ's election system.
UA On Top for Most Employable Graduates, Report Says
Global Employability Survey ranks top 150 universities around world; AU ranks 13 among US public universities.
