New "Freedom to Marry" Campaign Launches
Coalition of civil rights organizations; year-long education effort planned, then possible ballot measure.
Congressman Grijalva Wants New Immigration Reform Plan
Immigration bill has stalled in the US House; there are expectations that it will not be voted on this year.'Weird Plants' Flourish in Tucson
Curious adaptations to arid environments draw collectors from hobbyists to the horticulturally obsessed.Southeastern Arizona Home of Rare Habitat: Desert Grasslands
Rare ecosystem is rich in biodiversity, supports a variety of endemic plants, animals.
Brewer: State Finished Last Year With Big Cash Balance
Preliminary report on 2012-13 fiscal year shows budget at $895M in black; state deficit will be gone early.AZ Grassland Faces Threats from Mesquite Trees, Woody Plants
These plants were not present in the landscape traditionally, continue to spread.
Monsoons Cut Fire Season Short; Longer Outlook Grim
100,000 acres burned in AZ this year, but heavy winter rains, snow needed to lessen future danger.
AZ Week: Child Welfare Crisis Eases a Bit
Funding from Legislature, procedural changes by state agency bringing improvement, but much more needed.
FEMA Rejects AZ Appeal for Fed Assistance in Yarnell
'A declaration was reasonable, justified for nation's deadliest fire in 80 years,' Gov. Brewer says.
Legendary Artists Integrates Art, Architecture Throughout Tucson
Charles Clement's pieces can be seen in buildings, various places around the city.
Lawsuit: AZ Medicaid Expansion Unconstitutional
Goldwater Institute files on behalf of 36 Republican state lawmakers, says tax to fund expansion violates AZ Constitution.
Upgrades at Mariposa Port Expected to Boost Nogales
Mayor, produce industry say renovations at commercial entry from Mexico will speed traffic, add jobs.
Rothschild: Stronger Economic Ties Between AZ, Sonora a Must
Tucson mayor says he's working to strengthen relationships with Mexican business, governmental officials.
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.
