AZ Sens Help Introduce Bill Addressing VA Issues
Veterans Choice Act would provide veterans with greater choice and flexibility in health care providers; increase transparency of Veterans Affairs.
Central American Youth Overwhelm Immigration System
Illegal crossings rise sharply in Texas; teens, younger children being brought to Arizona by federal officers.
UPDATE: Horne Calls Ex-Staffer 'Fabricator'
Atty. Gen. responds to new campaign accusations; former employee quit earlier this year after going public with alleged violations.
Tucson City Manager Miranda Says He Accomplished His Goals
Richard Miranda retires after 39 years with the city, 3 years as manager, 10 as police chief.
AZ Week: Foster Parents, Child Advocates Demand Better System
Brewer signs 2 overhaul bills establishing department to replace CPS; years of crisis mode operation drove issue.
Spike in Unaccompanied Minors Apprehended at Border
Most Central American youth appearing in Texas trying to cross into US illegally; Arizona feels effects as border region resources drained.
Study: Immigration at Young Age for Latinos May Increase Addiction
Previous research had showed immigrants tend to have lower rates of alcohol and drug problems than people born in U.S.
UPDATE: Brewer Signs Child Welfare Overhaul Bills
Legislature finalized approval earlier today; legislation creates Dept. of Child Safety, gives it about $827M in funding.
7 Republicans, 1 Democrat File for Gubernatorial Primary
2 minor party candidates seek governor's post; filings for 6 other state offices, Congress, Legislature.
Arrival of 8th Streetcar Marks Fleet Completion
Scheduled to open doors to passengers July 25; more testings from UA to downtown Tucson underway until then.
CPS Special Legislative Session Begins
House Speaker Andy Tobin told his chamber he expects committee votes on the proposals Wednesday and final votes Thursday.
UPDATE: Northern AZ Blaze Grows in Size, Containment at 35%
Firefighter crews are expecting strong winds tomorrow, but say worst is behind them; they've burn a ring all the way around fire to contain.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, May 23, 2014
Interview with Republican gubernatorial candidate Frank Rigg; comments by congressional hopeful Gary Kiehne.
AZ Week: Community Remembers Monument Fire Destruction
In June 2011 a fire started burning within the Coronado Natl. Forest, eventually spreading to about 29K acres in Huachuca Mountains.
Tucson City Manager Miranda Announces Retirement
39-year career with city, including 9 years as police chief, 3 as top administrator coming to end for Tucson native.
