Cheering TMC crowd hears Brewer pitch wider AHCCCS

Gov. Jan Brewer: "The question for Arizonans today is not whether the law should exist. It does. The Supreme Court upheld it. The question is whether we will take decisive action in a way that most benefits Arizona's families, businesses and hospitals."

Cheering TMC crowd hears Brewer pitch wider AHCCCS

Gov. Jan Brewer led a lively "pep rally" for Medicaid expansion at Tucson Medical Center on Wednesday morning, drawing cheers, shouts of support and a standing ovation from about 250 local health-care executives, business leaders and other citizens.

Marana mail vote to decide budget question

Marana voters are about to engage in another round of mail voting.

6 candidates seek 4 Marana seats

Patti Comerford

6 candidates seek 4 Marana seats

Kent Crotts

6 candidates seek 4 Marana seats

Herb Kai

6 candidates seek 4 Marana seats

Carol McGorray

6 candidates seek 4 Marana seats

David Morales

6 candidates seek 4 Marana seats

Jon Post

6 candidates seek 4 Marana seats

Six Marana Town Council candidates are jostling for four seats in the town's primary election. Ballots were sent out Feb. 14 in the town's first all-mail election, allowing candidates to lock down votes immediately rather than gear campaigns to a single election day.

Pima poll workers fare well in post-election evaluations

Poll-worker evaluations are in, and Pima County officials feel pretty good about the results.

UN vote recognizes state of Palestine; US objects

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations voted overwhelmingly Thursday to recognize a Palestinian state, a long-sought victory for the Palestinians but an embarrassing diplomatic defeat for the United States.

Woman admits stealing 15 IDs

A local woman admitted Monday that she stole the identities of 15 patients while working at an Oro Valley oncology office.

2012 Republican convention in Tampa, Fla.

Overview of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.; includes city map, aerial diagram of arena area; information on the venue. For best viewing on an iPad, turn your device to portrait orientation.

2012 Democratic convention in Charlotte, N.C.

Overview of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.; includes city map, aerial diagram of arena area; information about venue. For best viewing on an iPad, turn your device to portrait orientation.

Dems aim to turn AZ blue in November

Obama campaign volunteer Sandra Brody speaks with a potential voter at the Roy Laos Transit Center at Sixth Avenue and Irvington Road. Brody and other volunteers worked at the transit center July 12 to register Latinos to vote.

Dems aim to turn AZ blue in November

President Obama volunteers Sandra Brody and Jenny Sawada have come to this south-side bus stop with a mission: to get people registered to vote.

Special election is today for Giffords' former seat

Today is election day in Congressional District 8 to pick the person to complete the term of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Three candidates are vying for the seat: Republican Jesse Kelly, Democrat Ron Barber and Green Party candidate Charlie Manolakis.

Special election is today for Giffords' former seat

Today is election day in Congressional District 8 to pick the person to complete the term of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Three candidates are vying for the seat: Republican Jesse Kelly, Democrat Ron Barber and Green Party candidate Charlie Manolakis.