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.
New Group Proposes Pro Baseball in Tucson
Independent league wants to place team at Kino Stadium; financial, leasing issues, legacy of failure stand in way.
Border Patrol Violates Rights at Checkpoints, ACLU Claims
It files complaint over incidents of what it calls illegal questioning, searches at Southern AZ checkpoints.
Flake Introduces Affordable Catastrophic Health Plan for All Bill
Act would pertain to everyone affected by Obamacare's individual health insurance mandate; such coverage should be available to everyone, AZ senator says.
Brewer Abolishes CPS, Calls for Legislative Reform
Governor uses her final State of State speech to call for end of excuses, permanent fix to 'broken' system.
Education, CPS Issues Expected to Top 2014 Legislative Session
Gov. Jan Brewer delivering final State of the State address Monday afternoon; serves as her marching orders for state lawmakers.
AZ Week: Obamacare, Its Effects in State's Rural Areas
Affordable Care Act went into effect Jan. 1; Southern Arizona health experts discuss the good and bad.
