New Study Shows Trade Relationships in North America
In honor of the 20th anniversary of NAFTA, Brookings' Institution released examination of international trade between region's 100 major metro areas.
Tucson Council OKs SB 1070 Enforcement Changes
Unanimous vote directs police ' to protect overall safety of all members of community' rather than immigration status.
33,000 Arizonans Applied So Far for Fed Health Exchange
US Dep. of Health says between Oct. 1, Nov. 2 about 17,000 people applied for plan, also sought coverage for families, totaling to 33,000 residents.
Study: Immigration Enforcement Doesn't Drive Self-Deportation
However, some models of federal, local cooperation on immigration control did drive foreign-born to move to other parts of U.S., authors found.
Judge to Hear Arguments for Medicaid Expansion Blockage
Lawsuit seeks to block Gov. Brewer's plan to expand health care program; suit filed on behalf of 36 GOP AZ lawmakers.
AZ Week: Barber Standing Strong With Vet Affairs
'It is a real disgrace that we should have any veteran homeless,' Arizona Democrat says.
AZ Considers Another Large Scale Solar Power Plant
Proposed project, Maricopa County Park, would produce 300 megawatts of solar electricity, enough to power about 150,000 homes.
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.
Widow of Slain Border Rancher Tries to Block Access to Case File
Widow of Cochise County border rancher Rob Krentz asked Superior Court to prohibit county officials from releasing information of husband's death.
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.
Congress Negotiates Food Stamp Funding, Grijalva Opposes Cuts
Arizona Congressman hopes Senate, House will agree to eliminate proposed cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs.
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.
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.
