EDUCATION March 29, 2023

Arizona Board of Regents to vote on tuition increase for public universities

UA plans to increase tuition starting the upcoming fall semester.

Arizona governor's aide resigns after controversial tweet

The post was made hours after the shooting at a Christian school in Nashville that left three children and three adults dead.

Threats against former Cochise County Elections Director come to light

Marra has testified to Congress about her experience.

Faculty Senate approves limited "no confidence" in UA administration

Despite the Senate's vote, the Arizona Board of Regents sent a letter saying they support UA President Robert Robbins.
ASTRONOMY March 28, 2023

OSIRIS-REx zeroes in on September return to Earth

The space explorer will drop off a capsule containing material collected from Bennu.

Hobbs vetoes the ban on sales tax for food

Hobbs said she believed the bill wouldn’t eliminate costs passed onto consumers.
HOUSING March 28, 2023

Judge orders Phoenix to clean up large homeless encampment

The judge ruled that Phoenix is maintaining a “public nuisance” and city officials must show evidence at a July 10 hearing that they’re cleaning the area.
ENVIRONMENT March 27, 2023

State looks for help combatting invasive snail

Apple snails were probably released by aquarium owners.
IN DEPTH

Threats against former Cochise County Elections Director come to light

Marra has testified to Congress about her experience.

UA releases security assessment outlining systemic safety issues

The report comes 168 days after President Robert Robbin's announcement of the external investigation.

UA Santa Rita Experimental Range gets long-term lease

The range was first designated by President Theodore Roosevelt.

One room schoolhouse gets law enforcment help

Apache Elementary gets help with migrants crossing the Cochise County campus.
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