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GOVERNMENTINDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
February 2, 2023
Interior: $580M headed to 15 tribes to fulfill water rights
The money will help carry out the agreements that define the tribes' rights to water from rivers and other sources and pay for pipelines, pumping stations, and canals that deliver it to reservations.
EDUCATION
February 1, 2023
Interim faculty report denounces UA's response ahead of deadly on-campus shooting
The Committee's 30-page report says that the university’s response was a reaction from a “systemic oversight failure” and did not “address a known chronic trust problem.”
GOVERNMENTWATER
January 30, 2023
California holdout in agreement over Colorado River cuts
Six western states that rely on water from the Colorado River have agreed on a model to dramatically cut their use.
WATER
January 30, 2023
Recent snowfalls may slow water level decline at Lake Mead
Forecasters now expect Lake Mead to finish this year around 1,027 feet elevation, about 19 feet lower than its current level.
GOVERNMENTWATER
January 30, 2023
AP Exclusive: Emails reveal tensions in Colorado River talks
They largely include communication among water officials in Arizona and California, the major users in the river's Lower Basin.
Should federal grants favor highway repair over expansion?
The state lost out on federal dollars to expand I-10.
ARIZONA GOVERNMENT
January 29, 2023
Yolanda Bejarano elected Arizona Democratic Party chair
Bejarano's victory is a blow to Gov. Katie Hobbs, who had recruited Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Gallardo to seek the position.
ARIZONA GOVERNMENT
January 29, 2023
Arizona Republicans pick former Trump official to lead party
DeWit replaces firebrand Trump ally Kelli Ward, who helped the former president in his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss and was a vocal proponent of his false claim that the election results were fraudulent.
Building the future: Trade occupations encouraged as demand for skilled labor grows
The Arizona Commerce Authority estimates that by 2030, the number of people employed in construction and manufacturing jobs in the state are expected to rise 30% and more than 20%, respectively.
IN DEPTH
Interim faculty report denounces UA's response ahead of deadly on-campus shooting
The Committee's 30-page report says that the university’s response was a reaction from a “systemic oversight failure” and did not “address a known chronic trust problem.”
Hobbs focuses on border, schools in 1st speech to lawmakers
Several Republican lawmakers walked out as Hobbs pledged to promote abortion rights, foreshadowing the contentious fights that confront the new governor in her dealings with the Legislature.
UA scientists still learning from Apollo 17 rocks 50 years ago
University of Arizona lunar scientists are still discovering details from the last manned moon mission's rocks.
Bisbee Science Lab expands
A grant from the Fiesta Bowl Charity makes the growth possible.
FROM NPR
These combat vets want to help you design the perfect engagement ring
When Andrew Wolgemuth served in Afghanistan, his comrades in his special operations platoon came to depend on him for a particular skill set and base of knowledge: diamond engagement rings.
My wife and I quit our jobs to sail the Caribbean
There's another universe not far from land.
NASA's Webb telescope has discovered its first exoplanet
An exoplanet is any planet that is outside of our solar system
Episode 349: Exploring the University of Arizona campus arboretum
Bringing the stories of cacti, shrubs, and saplings to the U of A from around the world.
WATCH LIVE: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Washington to speak with Biden, address Congress
Watch Ukrainian President Zelenskyy address Congress beginning at 5:30pm.
There's a shortage of vets to treat farm animals. Pandemic pets are partly to blame
For decades, farmers have endured a shortage of rural veterinarians, but the problem is now at an all-time high.
Watch Live: January 6 Committee Hearings -The Final Report
MONDAY at 11 a.m.
Hollywood's famous, aging mountain lion has been captured by authorities. Now what?
A famous mountain lion known as the "Hollywood Cat" is being evaluated by wildlife officials after exhibiting signs of distress, including killing a leashed dog in a residential neighborhood.
A new writer tweeted about a low book signing turnout, and famous authors commiserated
Nearly 40 people had RSVP'd to Chelsea Banning's first official book signing at an Ohio bookstore on Saturday.RECENT SERIES
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