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.
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.UA Institute Helps Native Nations Rebuild, Maintain Government
A series of online courses are designed to teach about how tribal leaders, others, can contribute to rebuilding process.
