Proof of Citizenship Suit Sent Back to Fed Elections Officials
Federal judge leaves KS, AZ request for voter registration modifications in the hands of Election Assistance Commission.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, December 13, 2013
AZ Legislature gets back to work this week, what can we expect?; gas tax hike to pay for road construction.
AZ's Only Governor of Mexican Descent Receives Award
The Consular Corps of Arizona gives Raul H. Castro the Global Diplomat Award; "I feel honored," he says.
Tucson Has Spent 8% of Road Repair Funds, Official Says
Halfway through the fiscal year, the city has spent about $1.5M of the $20M voters authorized for fixing streets this year.
Barber Applauds Mental Health Funding Expansion
Vice President Biden announced Tuesday an additional $100M for services, facilities; AZ Democrat advocate of mental health awareness to prevent gun violence.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, December 6, 2013
Discussion of 6,000 child abuse reports un-investigated, other crisis in state's CPS; challenges for Tucson's City Council, TUSD.
City Budget Shortfall in July 2014 Could Be $15M
Expenses, such as streetcar operations, pension costs, expected to exceed revenues, precise calculations not yet available.
Child Advocacy Group: Abuse Prevention Would Help CPS
Budget cuts to children, family services has fueled huge influx of kids to agency's system, Children Action Alliance director says.
Tucson Council Winners Sworn In, Face Immediate Budget Challenges
Three incumbents start new four-year term today, all say long-term budget fixes are priority.
Brewer Creates 'Care Team' to Investigate Neglected CPS Cases
The Child Advocate Response Examination Team will oversee agency's staff; review and identify any glitches in its system.
McCain: Immigration Reform Must Happen
AZ's Senator still working to get U.S. House to consider immigration and border security measures.
Grijalva Part of Group Wanting BP Use of Force Discussion
Arizona Democrat, 20 other Congress members requesting meeting with Border Patrol officials; agency says it will not change use of deadly force policy.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, November 29, 2013
Mayor Rothschild discusses changes to SB 1070; Pima County supervisor Ray Carroll talks status of Rosemont copper mine.
Report: AZ Homelessness Has Decreased in Past 3 Years
US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development found 13,700 homeless individuals in 2010, compared to 10,600 in 2013.
AZ's Rate of Uninsured Children Third Highest in US, Report Says
Georgetown University study found 13.2 percent of Arizona's kids don't have health coverage.
