“We are the 90 percent.” 

U.S. Rep. Ron Barber this week is leading two events in which members of the House will discuss threatened cutbacks to the U.S. Border Patrol that could impact homeland security.

Its been 30 years since Catalina State Parks opened in the Coronado National Forest north of Oro Valley.

In what looks to be a long session for the Arizona Legislature, town officials in Marana and Oro Valley are nervously waiting to find out the outcome of House Bill 2657.

Governor Jan Brewer today established via Executive Order the Governor’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. Among their charges, members will be tasked with identifying opportunities to strengthen Arizona’s current human trafficking statutes, with the ultimate goal of reducing human trafficking and assisting victims of this heinous crime.

Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law House Bill 2327, legislation that gives law enforcement officers another critical tool to attack the production and use of so-called “Spice,” “K2” and other synthetic drugs in our communities.

Safeway Inc.’s annual Support for People with Disabilities fundraising campaign to benefit Easter Seals, Special Olympics and an array of organizations that help people with disabilities live fuller, more independent lives, begins on Friday, March 29th.

Some Republicans in the Arizona House of Representatives insist on wasting time on extremist legislation that promotes an ideological agenda focused on undermining the federal government instead of working on what matters most to Arizonans – creating jobs and improving education.

Earlier this week, the Arizona Senate passed a bill that would allow teachers, administrators, a custodian or cafeteria worker to be armed in some suburban schools to be armed.

The average person driving through the Indian Ridge Estates neighborhood on the east side of Tucson probably doesn't give much thought to the people who lived there thousands of years before.

U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., gave a House floor speech about the need to prevent reckless sequestration cuts that will harm Arizona's District One and our nation. Kirkpatrick cited examples of harm to our national parks, education/Impact aid and tribal health care.

People are a product of their upbringing, and Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Ariz.) is no exception.

In a statement released today, State Rep. Chad Campbell, D-Phoenix, said he is "strongly considering" running for Governor in 2014.

Pima Community College’s Adult Education program is joining other literacy groups from across the state to celebrate Arizona Adult Literacy week, an annual event celebrating adult literacy and lifelong learning in Arizona communities.

Town of Oro Valley Councilmember Mike Zinkin has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2013 Community and Economic Development Policy and Advocacy Committee. This Committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC federal policy positions on issues involving housing, community and economic development, land use, recreation and parks, historic preservation, and international competitiveness. The appointment was announced by NLC President Marie Lopez Rogers, mayor, Avondale, Arizona.

Unless an appeal is filed, the Town of Marana will become the latest Community Health Analysis Area in the Tucson region to house a medical marijuana dispensary.

Early Monday morning, I was surprised to hear Arizona’s own Sen. John McCain talking about bipartisan legislation that would be brought before the Senate and the House to address the longstanding issue of illegal immigration in America.

Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband and former astronaut Mark Kelly, have been chosen as the Grand Marshals for the 88th Tucson Rodeo Parade. They are honored for their community service to southern Arizona and the nation.

Governor Jan Brewer today announced the appointment of Mitchell C. Laird to the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission.

Each year when session starts, one of the most important things I do is to reach out to both my constituents and to concerned Arizonans outside of my district to find out what is important to them and what they want to see legislatively in the upcoming year.

Following a swearing-in ceremony for the re-elected Bob Stump, and the newly elected Bob Burns and Susan Bitter Smith, members of the Arizona Corporation Commission today voted to name Bob Stump as Chairman of the Commission. Stump has served on the Commission since 2009 and his term as Chairman will be two years.

The Arizona Corporation Commission today announced that Jodi Jerich will serve as its Executive Director beginning Monday, January 7.

Earlier today, U.S. Senate Republican Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) delivered his farewell address in the United States Senate Chamber. The speech served as a capstone to Senator Kyl’s 26 years of public service, including four terms (8 years) in the U.S. House of Representatives and three terms (18 years) in the U.S. Senate.

Looking back at the abundance of Oro Valley citizens filling every chair, standing along the walls, and even peeking in from outside, Mayor Satish Hiremath took a moment to remind the capacity crowd, which was in attendance for one reason, “to please be polite and respectful.”