Tucson Students Representing AZ in National Civics Competition
Middle Schoolers from Sunnyside are only Arizona middle school team in the We The People National Competition.
Suspended Surgeon Files a $18.96M Claim Against UA
Dr. Gruessner was put on administrative leave with pay last Sept. for allegedly altering transplant records; he denies accusations.
AZ Switching Execution Drug, Will Now Use Combo of 2
State no longer able to obtain previous one used for executions in Florence state prison.
Researcher Combines Art, Science in Cancer Spread Study
UA assistant professor of cellular & molecular medicine, Ghassan Mouneimne, uses microscopes and Photoshop to create startling images of cancer cells.
AZ House May Have Budget Deal
A late night meeting moves chamber closer to final vote; state Rep. Ethan Orr says negotiations yielded a compromise.
Prickly Park Showcases Variety of Vegetation in Sonoran Desert
Located near West River Road and North Camino del la Tierra, the park is home to almost 3,000 native and non-native plants.
Morelos Dam Water Begins Flowing Into CO River Delta
Floodgates were opened Sunday, part of a pilot project to release water from the Colorado River into its parched delta in Baja California, Mexico.
Local Organizations Make Final Push Going Into ACA Deadline
Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Acts' health insurance exchange ends March 31.
PCC Temporarily Banned from Enrolling Vets
At least until college fixes Dept. of Veterans Services allegations that it had a poor record-keeping practice for students with that status.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, March 21, 2014
State Legislature may have budget by end of session; Pima wants $22M approved for new animal care center; Common Core implementation.
AZ Week: Yuma Unemployment Rate High, Some Say Not Accurate
Economic, labor, tourism experts in area argue city's opportunities are growing despite 'unflattering' stats that may stem from having various seasonal work industries.
Tucson Pursuing Two More Annexations
City attempting to fill in pockets of unincorporated areas and increase revenue; pursue adding 150 homes near I-10 and Valencia in next few weeks.
Barber's Afghanistan Visit Informs Defense Budget Vote
U.S. Rep. Ron Barber says visit to Kabul made him see firsthand US efforts in area as reauthorization of Natl Defense Authorization Act is coming up.
Photomurals Downtown Spark Discussions on Rosemont Mine
Series of large-scale photomurals installed outside Steinfeld Warehouse aimed at engendering talks about people, animals, industry in Santa Rita Mountains.
UPDATED: AZ Senate Gives Initial Approval to Budget Plan
AZ Senate President Andy Biggs introduced amendment with $18M for new school assessment test, $15M for CPS; chamber debating spending plan all day Thurs.
