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Gov. Ducey Signs Bill Putting Teacher Raises in State Budget

May 3, 2018 The education budget provides raises for teachers but does not restore funding striking educators asked for.

Weather Extremes Are Part of Tucson Spring

May 2, 2018 Snow on Mt Lemmon, 100 degrees in Tucson, in the same week

Arizona House Wants to Change Redistricting Panel

May 2, 2018 A proposed state constitutional amendment would expand the Independent Redistricting Commission.

Influx of Families From Central America Seek Shelter in Tucson

May 2, 2018 Local refugee shelters say they are now at capacity.

Nine Killed in Crash of C-130 Aircraft Headed to Tucson

May 2, 2018 60-year-old plane was being retired.

Western Water Managers Meet To Relieve Colorado River Tension

May 2, 2018 Issue not resolved, but officials expressed regret over how the conversation about water release practices has played out.

Education Association: Teachers Return to Work Thursday if Lawmakers Pass Budget

May 1, 2018 On fourth day of statewide walkouts, schools begin reopening.

Arizona Lawmakers Move to Pass Raises for Striking Teachers

May 1, 2018 Learn about key elements to the state budget proposal following an unprecedented teacher walkout.

Proposed Budget Would Increase Property Taxes in TUSD

May 1, 2018 Certain school districts under desegregation orders would need to implement a secondary property tax.

Pima County Supervisors Review Planned Sales Tax Increase

May 1, 2018 Proposal would fund badly needed road repairs and construction

Vail School District First in Pima County to Reopen Amid Walkout

May 1, 2018 Superintendent says subs filled in gaps and 95% of support staff returned for school reopening Tuesday.

US Border Agency Tests Body Cam Use by Agents in 9 Locations

May 1, 2018 A Tucson unit of Customs and Border Protection will be part of the trial.

Goldwater Institute Threatens School Districts With Walkout Lawsuit

May 1, 2018 Goldwater says the walkout is unlawful, employees must return to work and districts must return to normal operation, finding substitutes if necessary.

Arizona Wildfire Grows but Weather Conditions Improve

May 1, 2018 The so-called Tinder Fire had consumed almost 18 square miles south of Flagstaff by Tuesday morning.

Legislature Starts Budget While Teachers Protest

May 1, 2018 Teachers flooded the state Capitol on Monday for third day of protests.

Vail Schools to Open Tuesday

Apr 30, 2018 Superintendent Baker says "most" teachers to return, and instruction will occur.

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