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Napolitano to Visit Nogales

Feb 16, 2013 Inspecting border security that also facilitates legal trade, travel

The Political Roundtable discusses Gov. Jan Brewer's proposal to extend AHCCCS to low-income Arizonans and a federal court decision striking down a law aimed at blocking funding for Planned Parenthood.

AZ Illustrated Politics Episode, Feb. 15, 2013

Feb 16, 2013 Medicaid expansion; gun-sale background checks; more

AZ Week: State Revenues Looking Iffy

Feb 15, 2013 'Good but not great,' one senator says; 'be very cautious,' says another

Ariz. Gov. Jan Brewer speaking to reporters in Tucson after a February 2013 tour of the border.

Brewer Again Invites Obama to Border

Feb 12, 2013 'Why can't we secure our border?' like Afghanistan, she asks

The mission to collect samples from the asteroid 1999 RQ36 is scheduled to launch in 2016, and will return to earth in 2023.

OSIRIS REx Mission Progresses

Feb 12, 2013 Goal to reach asteroid in 2018 on track

Shane Lawler, 15, and Emily Patterson,15, practice their performance for the Chinese New Year celebration at Tucson High School. Both are sophomores in Chinese language program.

Local Language Program Earns Top Honor

Feb 12, 2013 Chinese government recognizes Tucson High Magnet School

Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, Mark Kelly.

Giffords Airs Gun-Control TV Spot

Feb 11, 2013 Watch her call for gun buyer background checks here

Winter Visitor Crush Hits Tucson

Feb 11, 2013 Economic recovery shows in gem show, rodeo, golf traffic

Gustavo Valencia holds photo of him and his wife. He has been in line for a visa to the United States for 18 years.

Immigration Back of Line? Maybe Forever

Feb 9, 2013 Quotas mean wait for Mexicans 20 years minimum; others less

Tucson Unified School District students.

AZ Week: Education Reform Picks Up Steam

Feb 8, 2013 Common Core Curriculum in K-3, with more to come

Program Coordinator of the Sierra Club Borderlands Dan Millis speaks on the concern of environmental organizations about walls and other construction along the US-Mexico border that are creating carries for wildlife.

AZ Border Apprehensions at 19-year Low

Feb 8, 2013 Arrests in 2012 down 82% from peak year, feds report

Cooling Water, Eanger Irving Couse (1866-1936)

At Museum: Natural Elements in Western Art

Feb 8, 2013 Linking 'real and physical worlds with envisioned and spiritual worlds'

Students and supporters of TUSD's Mexican American Studies program protest before the Jan. 10, 2012 Governing Board meeting.

'Culturally Relevant Courses' Ordered in TUSD

Feb 6, 2013 Courses must comply with state law, federal judge rules

AZ, NM Wolf Numbers Growing

Feb 6, 2013 Estimated 75 in 13 packs, including 20 pups, feds say

Local Researchers Uncover Genomics Mysteries

Feb 6, 2013 Tucson area's Ventana Medical doing cutting-edge research

Pima Community College Governing Board. (2013)

PCC Fires Firm Aiding Chancellor Search

Feb 6, 2013 Consultant failed to find problematic audit linked to finalist

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