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.
AZ, KS Officials Sue Elections Assistance Commission
Lawsuit would force agency to modify federal voter registration forms to require documents proving US citizenship.
US Education Secretary Touring West, Including AZ
Stops in Tucson, Phoenix area, Yuma next month as part of focus on pre-school, college affordability, immigration.
AZ Income-Tax Overhaul Target of Study
Task force will begin meeting Wednesday to consider policy changes leading to legislation for simplification in 2014.
NPR: Water Flows Will Be Reduced on Colorado River
Water shortages in AZ, other lower basin states could begin as early as 2016, Bureau of Reclamation says.
AZ Jobless Rate Stays at 8.0%; July Job Loss: 15,100
Government, education, tourism industry shed workers, but year-over job gains remain strong.
Members of 'DREAM9' Speak About Time in Detention, Asylum
After release they asked for humanitarian parole, say despite hardships detention was worth it.
Tucson, Phoenix Can Keep Existing Election Cycles, Judge Rules
Decision called victory for charter cities' authority; legislation mandated conformity to state elections cycle.
McCain, in Tucson, Urges Immigration Reform Passage
Tells town hall attendees that border security still at issue, but getting better; he sponsored Senate bill.
TUSD Board OKs Culturally Relevant Curriculum
3-2 vote for history, government classes to be taught from minority perspectives, starting this week.
58% in AZ Have Applied for Deferred Deportation
One year out, fewer than half of 423,000 eligible nationally have stepped up, Migration Policy Institute says.
AZ Politicians Protest Federal Decision on Yarnell Aid
Governor, House speaker take to Phoenix airwaves to express anger at rejection of disaster declaration for fire.
