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State Land Trust Payout to Schools Will Be Record $105M

Jan 27, 2016 12% increase from current year's payout, state treasurer reports to Investment Board.
An artificial turf field is being used at many local high schools in place of real grass fields.

Professional Soccer Preseason in Tucson Kicks Off Wednesday

Jan 27, 2016 Ten Major League Soccer teams will play exhibition games in February

State Land Trust Payout to Schools Will Be Record $105M

Jan 27, 2016 12% increase from current year's payout, state treasurer reports to Investment Board.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus

Universities Want Legislature to Change Funding Formula

Jan 27, 2016 Regents, presidents want more for classrooms, end to performance-based funding.
Young pistachio trees planted in 2010 by Mark Cook's company North Bowie Farming. The trees were planted in 2010 and are nearing maturity. Cook said if planting is not done wisely, water will become too expensive and farming will no longer be economically viable in the area.

For Sale in Cochise County: Bigger Bowie Farms Tap Water

Jan 26, 2016 Part 1:Thousands of purchased acres have been planted in water-thirsty nut trees.
The long pipes that would normally pull water from the ground as a part of Bowie's Well Number Two lay on their side next to the deep hole. The Bowie Water Improvement District estimates it will cost $80,000 to get the well back up and running.

For Sale in Cochise County: Bigger Bowie Farms Tap Water

Jan 26, 2016 Part 1:Thousands of purchased acres have been planted in water-thirsty nut trees.
A-10s from the 354th Fighter Squadron at Tucson's Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

Lawsuit: D-M Flights Numerous, Impact Wasn't Studied

Jan 26, 2016 Claim asks court to order environmental study of training flights at Tucson AF base.

Voter Registration Numbers Decline in State, Pima County

Jan 26, 2016 Independents gain as largest voting bloc; Republicans next, Dems lag.
This image of the dwarf planet was captured from New Horizons on July 13, 2015, about 16 hours before the moment of closest approach. The spacecraft was 766,000 kilometers from the surface.

Researcher: Part of Pluto Younger Than Thought

Jan 25, 2016 Photos show one region with smooth surface, indicating it is less than 10 million years old.
Colorado River near Bullhead City, AZ

Southern Arizona 'Drought-Free' for First Time in Five Years

Jan 25, 2016 Monsoon, El Niño bring plenty of moisture, but not enough to end being water smart.
Homeless man on a cold day

Plan: Private Investment, with Return, Reduces Homelessness

Jan 25, 2016 Pima County launches Pay for Success, allowing private sector to 'invest' in social services.
On Aug. 5 2015 the EPA was investigating contamination of this old Colorado mine when it unexpectedly triggered a release of 3 million gallons of toxic waste.

Toxic Chemicals in State Recycled Less than Nationally

Jan 25, 2016 EPA's annual report tracks production, disposal of chemicals that harm health or environment.
On Aug. 5 2015 the EPA was investigating contamination of this old Colorado mine when it unexpectedly triggered a release of 3 million gallons of toxic waste.

Toxic Chemicals in State Recycled Less than Nationally

Jan 25, 2016 EPA's annual report tracks production, disposal of chemicals that harm health or environment.
Wild burros awaiting adoption.

State Wants to Reduce Wild Burro Herds Numbering 4,800

Jan 25, 2016 Federal agency says it must conduct environmental analysis before taking action.

METRO WEEK: State Budget Shapes Pima, Tucson Budgets

Jan 22, 2016 'Give us back those dollars that we need desperately,' local governments say.
One of the footprints discovered at a road project site.

Pima County Road Work Leads To Archaeological Discovery

Jan 22, 2016 Human footprints dating back as much as 3,000 years discovered near I-10.

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