Vail Incorporation Vote Expected in November
Citizens committee has petitions validated for burgeoning suburban community southeast of Tucson.
Brewer: 'I Demand a Secure Border'
Governor says she is encouraged by Senate immigration reform but wants security 'as strong as possible.'
Key Part of Voting Rights Act Ruled Unconstitutional
Supreme Court decision, 5-4, frees Arizona, 8 other states from federal preclearance of electoral changes.
Study: AZ Lags National Gains for Charter Schools
Despite having BASIS nationally ranked, state records low scores in reading, math for nontraditional classrooms.
Supreme Court Wants Limited Affirmative Action
Justices do not overturn law, but order lower court to apply narrower definition in college admissions case.
TUSD Hires New Superintendent
Board votes 4 to 1 in favor of H.T. Sanchez, the district’s sole finalist
AZ Illustrated Science: Dealing with Addiction
AZ Illustrated explores recovering from addiction
AZ Voter ID Law Ruled Unconstitutional
US Supreme Court says states cannot require proof of citizenship for registration; ballot referendum negated.
AZ Week: School Funding Better, More Needed
New budget 'very good for education,' one lawmaker says; 'doesn't make up for' $1B in cuts, says another.
Medicaid Drives Coalition to AZ Budget Adoption
Passage comes on votes of 18-11 in Senate, 33-27 in House, splitting GOP and giving Brewer major victory.
TUSD's Finalist for Superintendent Meets with Public
Gathering of 50, mostly teachers, hears Texas educator say school system is 'not a troubled district.'
Immigration Reform Debate Under Way in Senate
Key sponsor McCain decries amendments as costly, unnecessary; he seeks better use of current technology.
Another Big Drop in AZ Foreclosure Filings
Down 59.3% statewide from year ago; Phoenix, once nation's worst, saw 64% decline and higher prices.
House, Senate in Session on Medicaid, State Budget
Glut of amendment paperwork bogs down legislative process; all-nighter expected, with proponents optimistic.
Signs Point To Early Monsoon Rains
Forecaster predicts moisture will come not long after season's official start Saturday, similar to 2012.
