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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.

Grijalva Says No Child Left Behind Has Been Unsuccessful

US rep. held education town hall Tuesday, expressed program hasn't helped close achievement gap.

Scottsdale Legislator May Run for Secretary of State

GOP's Michele Reagan announces possibility of nomination for 2014 election cycle.

Border Patrol Uses Eminent Domain for Land to Build Security Tower

US attorney says public purpose for property taken is to ensure agency is able to properly secure border.

Voters Ho-Hum About Tucson Primary Election

Uncontested races leave electorate unmotivated; 2 matchups in general election may generate more interest.

Immigrant Interest in Commemoration of 'I Have a Dream' Speech

Civil rights 50 years ago, immigrant rights today: 'At core, we're talking about same thing,' advocate says.

UPDATED: McCain, Flake Hold Mesa Town Hall on Immigration

They helped get it through U.S. Senate; now stalled in House, where Republicans say it has little chance.

Judgeship Panel Named to Hear AZ Redistricting Case

Republican leaders say constitutional right of Legislature taken away in process approved by voters in 2000.

New AZ Regulations Better Define Midwives' Scope Of Practice

State's department of health released changes this summer; Tucson midwife discusses how these affect her work.

Court Strikes Down AZ Law Denying Abortion Funding

Law disqualified women's health providers such as Planned Parenthood from receiving public money.

NPR: DREAMers, Others Help Shift View of Undocumented Migration

However, the 'DREAM 9' sparked criticism from allies, opponents for self-deporting to then re-enter US.

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