Effort to Defeat Medicaid Expansion Fails
Committee falls 5,000 signatures short of minimum needed for issue to go on next year's ballot.
Grijalva Invites Congressional Border Caucus to Nogales
Ad hoc hearing on humanitarian, economic issues; tour of port of entry on agenda for Friday gathering.
Election Law Challengers File Their Petitions
If enough signatures are validated, GOP push for changes to early voting, other issues will be put on hold.
Marijuana Legalization Group Plans to Target AZ Next
Same organization that aided successful effort to legalize the drug in CO hopes to use same method here.
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.
