Federal Rural Development Grants Help AZ Businesses
US Dept. of Ag focusing on economic needs in the state; head of Rural Business Cooperative Services visited S. Arizona last week.
NPR Report: Border Patrol Deadly Force Questioned
A lawyer in Corpus Christi, Texas currently represents families in three BP shootings where agent was in U.S. and victim in Mexico.
Brewer Appeals Ruling Allowing Medicaid Lawsuit
Gov. Jan Brewer and AHCCCS director petitioned the Arizona Supreme Court to look into recent appellate court decision regarding state's motion to dismiss such suit.
Immigrant Facing Deportation Seeks Sanctuary at Tucson Church
Mexican man hopes to stay at church known for helping migrants; he's lived in US for more than 14 years.
Pulse Flow on CO River Delta in Final Days
105K acre feet, under 1% of annual average flow, has been released into delta; much smaller base flow will continue to deliver water to restoration sites over next 4 years.
UPDATE: Appeals Court Questions Abortion Regs Constitutionality
Lawyers for Arizona are headed to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to fight blockage of new regulations beginning in April.
AZ Desert Museum Joins Bighorn Sustainable Breeding Program
6 U.S. institutions along with 2 in Mexico collaborating to increase genetic diversity of sheep; goal is to have 6 lambs by end of season.
Cultural Sensitivity Can Improve Health Care, Experts Say
Researchers find that cultural diversity and culturally appropriate care bridge the gap between health care providers and patients, with positive results.
A-10 1-Year Save Proposal Means Big Dollars for S. AZ
Politically, the Southern Arizona highlight of the National Defense Authorization Act was an amendment by Rep. Ron Barber, D-Arizona, which kept the airplane flying for another year.
UPDATE: Ex-Staffer Files Horne Campaign Complaints
Claims portion of attorney general's executive staff violates state laws by working on his 2014 re-election campaign.
High School Tucson Jazz Musicians Win Top at Natl Competition
This was the fourth year Jazz at Lincoln Center invited TJI Ellington Big Band to New York City; band also won last year.
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.
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.
