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Arizona struggles to draw large corporate employers, says state Board of Regents Chair Anne Mariucci.

Episode 9: Business and the Skilled Workforce

Mar 11, 2011 Another round of funding cuts to the state's public universities bodes ill for the economy, regent chair says

The Pima County Board of Supervisors recently approved the purchase of 187 acres, to be added to the existing 700-acre Sweetwater Preserve.

Pima County Pumps Up Preserve

Mar 9, 2011 Aided by lower prices, County is adding nearly 200 acres to Sweetwater Preserve northwest of Tucson

Victor Aros' scrappy front-yard sign commemorates his family's rodeo history.

Web Feature: Love and Rodeo

Mar 8, 2011 For one Tucson family, competing in rodeo is a beloved art--and a balancing act

Arizona needs 700 more primary-care physicians just to get to the national average.

Medicaid Funding in Jeopardy

Mar 8, 2011 Healthcare providers uneasy about impact of imminent AHCCCS cuts

We talk to a person who required heart surgery due to her Lupus and now sits on the board of directors for the Lupus Foundation of Southern Arizona. We also speak to a research assistant professor at the UofA who is working on this topic.

Living with Lupus

Mar 7, 2011 Researchers and survivors in Tucson raise awareness of an often misunderstood disease

Episode 8: Medicaid Cuts Could Constrict State's Recovery

Mar 4, 2011 Health care for working poor, insurance rates, and the overall economy would all suffer if Arizona slashes or stops AHCCCS, experts say

Eric Magrane and his wife harvest rainfall with gutters and cisterns and grow native plants in swales that reduce water waste.

Conservation Close to Home

Mar 3, 2011 Tucson residents team up with local non-profit to increase beauty and decrease consumption

Peace Corps Turns 50

Mar 2, 2011 UA fellows say international volunteer program continues to have relevance in the world

"The Chocolate Voice is simple and small--you can get through it," says publisher Gwen Pierce.

Web Feature: Finding a Voice

Mar 2, 2011 One woman works to learn and tell her hometown's untold stories, and finds herself reconnecting to her roots

Merchants and tourists say they see more bustle and vibrancy in Tucson's urban chore.

Downtown's Development Evolves

Mar 1, 2011 More businesses are taking a chance on moving to downtown Tucson

Episode 7: Federal Supremacy vs. Arizona's Rights

Feb 25, 2011 Attorney General Horne expects to defend state in several cases as Legislature gets confrontational

Lena Horne once performed beneath these stage lights.

Web Feature: Saving the Mountain View

Feb 25, 2011 On Ft. Huachuca, one community group fights to preserve a long-forgotten piece of black history

Dr. John Galgiani, director of the UA Valley Fever Center for Excellence, has studied Valley Fever for 30 years.

Valley Fever: Common, Yet Misdiagnosed

Feb 24, 2011 Improper diagnosis is common and can cost patients their health, or their lives

Olga Goss is one of many local students improving her English skills with help from the Literacy Volunteers of Tucson.

Seeking the Skills for Success

Feb 22, 2011 Literacy Volunteers of Tucson has been helping local residents improve their literacy and their lives for 50 years

National Institute on Civil Discourse director Brint Milward and co-director Sally Rider discuss the new institute's mission.

Bush, Clinton to Chair New National Institute for Civil Discourse

Feb 21, 2011 Organization aims to advance the national discussion that arose in the wake of the Jan. 8 shooting and develop constructive solutions

Out in the Silence

Feb 21, 2011 Award-winning film director reflects on his campaign for civil rights

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