AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, May 9, 2014
Clash with Tucson Police Dept. union; discussion of proposed increase of bus fares; what does the future hold for Broadway Blvd.?
AZ Week: State Economic Growth Slow But Steady, Experts Say
Tucson job growth under 1% since 2012, will continue lagging for couple more years, report figures show.
Spring Signals the Start of Honeybee Migration Season in AZ
Experts say the negative reputation of Africanized bees is not entirely deserved.
Tucson Mayor Receives Highest Award from Mexican Govt
Institute for Mexicans Abroad says Rothschild has contributed to the Mexican community in the city, strengthened relationships between the two countries.
Arts Education Program Works to Support Common Core Curriculum
Educators say students benefit from arts integration programs; Opening Minds through the Arts has brought them to TUSD classrooms.
A-10 Would Get 1 More Year of Life in Congressional Proposal
D-M's main aircraft, supporting thousands of jobs, wins House committee approval, as Barber pushes to protect it.
Tucson Drafts Updates to Urban Agriculture Code
Kristen Culliney and her family keep 8 hens in their midtown backyard, making them outlaws under current city zoning code, her local homeowner’s association rules.
Campaign to Recall 2 PCC Board Members Fails
Organizers unable to collect enough signatures; say they pushed recall because board members are responsible for Pima’s probation.
DM Crews Rescue Fishermen Hundreds of Miles Away
Members of the Davis-Monthan AFB rescue squadrons called in to help group of Chinese fishermen whose boat exploded about 1,000 miles off of Cabo San Lucas.
AZ is 'Bull's Eye of Climate Change'
The White House’s 2014 Natl Climate Assessment definitively links burning of coal and oil to intensifying climate conditions in S. Arizona.
House Armed Services Begins 'Save A-10' Work in Congress
National Defense Authorization Act discussion begins Wednesday; the future of the aircraft is tied to such bill.
4 States, Feds Partner to Reduce Water Use, Preserve CO River
Central Arizona Project among those chipping in $2M to help farmers, cities, industries pay for water efficiency improvements.
Friends of Stars, Skies in S. AZ
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association is celebrating 60 years in the community; they are connected to all things astronomy.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, May 2, 2014
One-on-one with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fred DuVal; roundtable discusses DREAMers; Barber v. McSally Race, other topics.
AZ Week: 'El Chapo Will Never Be Extradited to US'
After an extensive manhunt one of most wanted drug lords Joaquin 'Chapo' Guzman was captured in Feb.; many argue Mexico will never hand him over to US trial system.
