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Solidarity only goes so far – law prevents lawmakers from forfeiting pay
Some members of Arizona’s congressional delegation hoped to show solidarity with furloughed federal employees by cutting or suspending their pay during the government shutdown.
Border Patrol mission continues during shutdown, even if pay does not
The government shutdown is no shutdown for border patrol agents, whose law enforcement and life-saving duties do not take a hiatus – even though their pay might.
Judge denies death-row inmate’s request after witnesses say governor’s office didn’t pressure Clemency Board
A federal judge on Tuesday refused a death-row prisoner’s request to disqualify the Board of Executive Clemency from hearing his plea for mercy, finding that he didn’t prove that the governor’s office pressured board members to pursue a tough-on-crime policy.
Farm bill expired Monday, farmers hope for long-term replacement
The budget was not the only significant legislation that died Monday between a deadlocked House and Senate – the farm bill also expired at midnight, leaving farm programs, crop supports and food stamps up in the air.
Arizona congressional staffers work through government shutdown
It was still a workday Tuesday for many staffers in Arizona’s congressional offices, even as other parts of the government were shut down by a budget impasse – and even though there’s no guarantee they will get paid for this time.
Military bases furlough at least 2,000 due to federal shutdown
At least 2,000 employees at Arizona military bases were furloughed Tuesday due to the partial shutdown of the federal government.
Closed to business: Government shutdown shutters E-Verify
Arizona law requires that employers check the citizenship status of new hires against E-Verify, but anyone who tried to log in to the federal database Tuesday got a shock.
Arizonans without insurance can now sign up online
Arizonans without employer-provided health insurance were finally able to shop for policies Tuesday on a federally run website, with nonprofits providing outreach and assistance to potential enrollees trying to navigate the process.
Navajo Nation parks open during federal shutdown
Navajo Nation officials say the tribe's parks aren't affected by the federal government shutdown.
Collaborative website helping many schools prepare for Common Core
When teachers here prepare lessons on the new Common Core standards, a website connects them with explanations, quizzes and other resources shared by dozens of school districts and charter schools.... […]
Flake asks ADOT to help veterans find their way to VA facilities
Citing concerns raised by veterans, Sen. Jeff Flake is urging the Arizona Department of Transportation to assess whether roadway signage pointing to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facilities is adequate.
Illegal immigration shifts to Texas, as overall numbers fall on border
Illegal immigration along the Southwest border has shifted to the east in recent years, with Texas seeing a rise in apprehensions while numbers in all the other border states have fallen sharply.
