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Attorneys for the state of Arizona and the US Dept of Justice appeared in front of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to argue SB 1070.

Arizona Voting Laws Struck Down

Nov 1, 2010 The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is taking issue with part of Arizona's voting laws.

Privately operated prisons are increasingly becoming the norm in Arizona.

Arizona's Private Prison Trend Debated

Nov 1, 2010 Recent Public Hearing Raises Concerns Over Push To Privatize

Arizona Board of Regents' Chairman Fred DuVal.

Proposed University System Overhaul

Oct 28, 2010 Fred DuVal, member of the Arizona Board of Regents says the regents have unveiled a ground-breaking plan to make the Arizona University System more effective and efficient.

Stephen Michael, head of the Arizona Smokers HelpLine, talks about helping smokers kick the habit.

Quit Smoking Now!

Oct 26, 2010 Meet Stephen Michael, who heads one of the oldest and most respected smoker/tobacco quitlines in the nation

Animal Shelters Are Full

Oct 25, 2010 If you're thinking about adopting a pet, local shelters say now is a great time to find a cat or dog.

Bill Buckmaster has an informative interview with Republican Steve Kozachik of Tucson City Council, Ward 6.

Decision Time for Proposed Tucson Convention Center Hotel

Oct 25, 2010 Tucson City Councilmember Steve Kozachik, a Republican representating Ward 6 sayss the council will hold a public hearing on the proposed downtown Convention Center Hotel development on Tuesday, October 26th at 5:30pm at the Tucson Convention Center.

Bill Buckmaster and Christopher Conover interview candidates for District 8: Democrat Gabrielle Giffords, Republican Jesse Kelly, and Libertarian Steven Stoltz.

Congressional District 8 Debate Round 2

Oct 22, 2010 The second meeting of the candidates in less than a week offers voters another chance to make their decision.

The Postal History Foundation

Oct 21, 2010 Visit a place in Tucson that's celebrating fifty years of history, community, and teaching children about stamp collecting.

The Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services is celebrating a major renovation that will be dedicated on Thursday October 21st. As a tour of the facility proves, the clinics provide a variety of priceless services and carry a rich history.

Medical Center for Children Celebrates New Chapter

Oct 21, 2010 Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services unveils major renovation project at its facility near University Medical Center.

David Levy, Ph.D., one of the most successful comet discoverers in history with 23 comets to his credit, talks about getting young people interested in science and the night sky.

How to Get Kids Interested in Science?

Oct 21, 2010 David Levy, Ph.D. says now is the time to get kids interested in the night sky.

Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup discusses the timetable for a vote on the proposed downtown Tucson Convention Center hotel and the council's relationship to the Rio Nuevo Board.

Decision Nears on Convention Center Hotel?

Oct 20, 2010 Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup says a final vote on the proposed downtown Tucson Convention Center hotel could come at the Tucson City Council meeting on October 26.