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Cops Critical of ‘Law and Order’ Immigration Policies
(blogs.alternet.org)
In Arizona and Texas, policies popular with the anti-immigration wing of the GOP are running into sharp criticism from a group of experts who know a thing or two about law and order: cops.
Submitted 14 days ago by AlisonHamm on Immigration | 0 Comments |
Arizona Law Would Criminalize Undocumented Immigrants - NAM
(news.newamericamedia.org)
PHOENIX, AZ--Arizona could become the first state in the country to criminalize undocumented immigrants.
Submitted about 1 month ago by scastaTMC | 0 Comments |
AZ Immigrant Advocates Disappointed in Reform Delay
(www.publicnewsservice.org)
TUCSON, Ariz. - Arizona activists are disappointed in the lack of congressional action this year on comprehensive immigration reform. But they also point to some positive steps taken by the new Obama... More
Submitted 5 months ago by raquelbrown on Immigration | 0 Comments |
Mountain West Experts Chime In on Public Option vs. Health Co-ops
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PHOENIX - The latest wrinkle in the health care debate is "co-ops," but Four Corners health policy experts are saying a buzz word does not always make for a good solution. Some Democratic leaders are... More
Submitted 6 months ago by raquelbrown on Healthcare | 0 Comments |
Budget Revision Still Leaves out the Basics?
(www.publicnewsservice.org)
Phoenix, AZ - Social service organizations are watching the state budget process closely as lawmakers and the governor face off over a proposed temporary hike in the sales tax. The latest budget... More
Submitted 6 months ago by raquelbrown on Economy | 0 Comments |
Counselor: Recession is the Overwhelming Issue for Arizonans Seeking Help
(www.publicnewsservice.org)
Prescott, AZ - Recession-caused financial problems appear to be driving more couples into marriage and family counseling. One Prescott counselor says money troubles are a factor for virtually everyone... More
Submitted 7 months ago by raquelbrown on Economy | 0 Comments |
Dam's Future On Line at Phoenix Meeting
(www.publicnewsservice.org)
Phoenix, AZ - Glen Canyon Dam stakeholders meet today to discuss possible changes in the dam's operation. Environmental groups are pushing for steadier water releases to protect habitat and recreation... More
Submitted 7 months ago by raquelbrown on Sustain | 0 Comments |
2,000 miles of controversy
(www.hcn.org)
A 15-foot-high, rust-colored steel wall snakes across the scrubby desert landscape, dividing the twin border cities of Nogales, Ariz., and Nogales, Sonora. On the Arizona side, Border Patrol agents... More
Submitted 7 months ago by saramediaconsortium on Immigration | 0 Comments |
AZ Congressman: No Public Option, No Vote for Health Reform
(www.publicnewsservice.org)
TUCSON, Ariz. - Unless the final federal health care reform agreement includes an optional government-run plan, southern Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva says he'll be voting 'no' on the package. He... More
Submitted 7 months ago by raquelbrown on Healthcare | 0 Comments |
Non-profit Fills Void for Understaffed Child Protective Services
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Phoenix, AZ - Deep state budget deficits have produced a shortage of 350 caseworkers within Arizona Child Protective Services (CPS), and left the state agency unable to investigate every allegation of... More
Submitted 7 months ago by raquelbrown on Economy | 0 Comments |

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