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Incarceration Inc.new
The Arizona Department of Corrections says inmate population is on the rise, so more private prison beds are needed.
Tucson Weekly |
Mari Herreras |
10-10-2013 |
Policy Issues
On the Firing Linenew
Tucson, Ariz. is in the center of the nation's new fight against gun violence.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
01-31-2013 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Gabrielle Giffords, U.S. Gun Laws
Pools vs. Pachydermsnew
In the face of budget woes, Tucson spends big on its new elephant exhibit.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
02-02-2012 |
Policy Issues
The Trouble With Trucksnew
Marana Estates residents say an abundance of big rigs on their streets is jeopardizing their safety.
Tucson Weekly |
Brian J. Pedersen |
11-08-2011 |
Policy Issues
Unspeakable Filthnew
Could government glitches let this hoarder off the hook?
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
10-13-2011 |
Policy Issues
Government in Actionnew
Coming soon in Arizona: longer ER waits, lots of job losses and a whole bunch more sick people.
Tucson Weekly |
Dave Devine |
04-25-2011 |
Policy Issues
Proposed Arizona Budget Would Nix Funding for Child Care for About 13,000 Kidsnew
The GOP budget plan -- worked out behind closed doors and given almost zero public scrutiny before it was passed -- completely eliminates $30 million that pays for working moms to keep their kids in day care.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
04-05-2011 |
Policy Issues
Defense or Danger?new
The Arizona Senate votes to allow guns on college campuses' public rights of way -- but not in classrooms.
Tucson Weekly |
Jazmine Woodberry |
03-18-2011 |
Policy Issues
Tea Party Medicine: Jane Orient is Leading the Fight Against Health-Care Reformnew
Jane Orient is a Tucson doctor who happens to be the executive director of a national organization that's getting a lot of attention lately, thanks to the Tea Party movement and the debate over health-care reform. She has been executive director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons since 1989.
Tucson Weekly |
Mari Herreras |
01-06-2010 |
Policy Issues
New Rule May Allow Loaded Guns into National Parksnew
The NRA's motive for pushing the law is two-fold: consistency with state laws and giving gun owners the ability to protect themselves and their family. But guns in national parks don't seem necessary to most park advocates.
Tucson Weekly |
Brian Park |
06-19-2008 |
Policy Issues
Ranger Dangernew
Are national forests becoming war zones?
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
08-09-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Stolen Statusnew
The federal government is considering legislation that would water down some states' identity theft-protection laws.
Tucson Weekly |
Dave Devine |
08-04-2005 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Little Housesnew
As housing markets boom in many parts of the country, more people are losing their homes -- legally -- to predatory lenders.
Tucson Weekly |
Renee Downing |
07-21-2005 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Battleground on the Homefrontnew
Weary homeowners team up to fight homeowner assocations' heavy-handed rules and arbitrary enforcements.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
10-28-2004 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
