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High School Minority Grad Rate Declines in Arizona

Mar 19, 2015 One of four states showing worse numbers, while other Western states register big improvements.

New Bill Would Establish Insurance Requirements for Ridesharing

Mar 19, 2015 Those using ride-for-hire apps would need insurance beyond personal plan

As California Sets New Water Restrictions, Arizona Resources Dwindle

Mar 18, 2015 State official says Arizona water shortage does not meet California's severity, yet.

UA Researchers Explore Health Benefits of Man's Best Friend

Mar 18, 2015 Researchers seek human participants and funding to find if dog ownership improves human probiotics.

Judge Drops Most Charges in Trial of Immigration Activists

Mar 17, 2015 Twelve protesters still facing charges for obstruction of a highway and public nuisance.

U.S. House Hears Arguments for Saving A-10 Airplane

Mar 17, 2015 The House Armed Services Committee is working on a defense budget for next year and the A-10 is front and center.

Arizona Drought Conditions Decline, But Water Issues Remain

Mar 17, 2015 Most of state still in moderate to severe categories drought; small Rockies snow pack remains chief worry.

Reduced Migrant Farm Workforce Drives Technology

Mar 17, 2015 Robotic lettuce thinner in Yuma's winter fields can do work of 60-member crew in one day.

Judges Must Perform All Weddings, Including Same-Sex

Mar 16, 2015 Arizona Judicial Ethics Committee tells jurists to accept all couples or none at all.

Trial Begins for Immigration Activists Who Stopped Buses

Mar 16, 2015 Charges are misdemeanors, including disorderly conduct, obstructing governmental operations.

AZ WEEK EXTRA: Not Too Old to Learn to Read

Mar 16, 2015 Story of a 58-year old man who spent decades hiding illiteracy before deciding to turn his life around.

Pima County Hopes Changes to Family Drug Court Will Reunite More Families

Mar 16, 2015 Partnership with Department of Child Safety could break down bureaucratic obstacles.

Border Patrol Works to Put on Humanitarian Face

Mar 16, 2015 Agents holdings regular meetings with immigrants with goal of reducing crossings, deaths in desert.

Tucson's Housing Market Rebounds in February

Mar 16, 2015 Number of homes sold jumps after slow January; more improvement expected this month.

AZ WEEK: Tucson Festival of Books Grows, Promotes Literacy

Mar 13, 2015 Celebration of literature in its seventh year, features nationally knownn authors, including home-grown.

METRO WEEK: Budget Cuts Force 'Tough Decisions' for UA

Mar 13, 2015 $30 million less for University of Arizona “wasn’t a surprise”

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