AZ Week: Changing Tactics to Grow Tucson's Economy
Filling 'talent gap' will retain and attract businesses more than incentives, tax breaks, location, other factors.
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.
Tucson, Phoenix Can Keep Existing Election Cycles, Judge Rules
Decision called victory for charter cities' authority; legislation mandated conformity to state elections cycle.
Arizona Universities Praised for Green Efforts
State schools receive high ranks in recent list of environmentally friendly colleges; UA highest of the three.
AZ Foreclosures Continue to Decline in July
State falls out of worst 10 in nation for first time in 6 ½ years; number down 60.4% from year ago.
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.
Yarnell Fire Disaster Declaration Turned Down
Brewer calls news from White House 'misguided decision,' will consider options for appeal.
Tucson Retirement Ballot Initiative Goes to Court
Measure would ask voters to OK city government retirement system changes to reduce costs.
UA Launches Online Pediatric Integrative Med Curriculum
Demand for alternative treatments rising; program emphasizes preventative approach for complex issues.
