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It's Gem & Mineral Time in Tucson

Feb 6, 2015 Event brings in estimated $120 million in direct spending, 55,000 visitors over two weeks.

Training to Preserve Saguaro Park Through Good Practices

Feb 6, 2015 Traveling pair from 'Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics' will be at park this weekend.

Regents President: Budget Cuts 'Imminent' at Universities

Feb 5, 2015 Students show up en masse, ask for budgeting transparency, grad student 'living wage.'

McSally Pushes Border Security Bill

Feb 5, 2015 She leads Republican effort on House floor to move legislation that stalled last month.

Tucson Looking to Replace Street Lights With LED

Feb 5, 2015 Phoenix putting 90,000 energy-efficient bulbs in place; Tucson plans to start in 6 months.

State Issues Its OKs on Rosemont Water Quality

Feb 4, 2015 Decision now moves to federal level - Forest Service and Army Corps of Engineers.

Gem Shows: Art Village Brings Africa to Tucson

Feb 4, 2015 Musical instruments, beads, carved furniture from west and central Africa attract attention.

Ban on Photo Speed Enforcement Sought in Arizona

Feb 4, 2015 Bill's sponsor calls it breach of Constitution's protection against unreasonable searches.

New FHA Insurance Rate Could Boost Tucson Real Estate

Feb 4, 2015 Half-point reduction would save average Tucson homebuyer $1,000 a year, industry experts estimate.

Gem Shows Expected to Draw 55,000 Visitors, Exceed 2014

Feb 3, 2015 Precious stones, fossils, more: 2 weeks of mineral madness under way at 40+ venues around Tucson.

Tucson Winter Rain Has Been Reliable So Far

Feb 3, 2015 4 inches in 2 months gives region boost it needs in cycle, meteorologists say.

Obama Budget: Spend More on Border, Eliminate A-10

Feb 2, 2015 His spending package would add 2,000 border protection agents, switch A-10 dollars to other craft.

Border Security Efforts Clash with Movement of Wildlife

Feb 2, 2015 Environmentalists say fencing cuts off many animals; ranchers, others say security is uppermost.

Avra Valley Earth Fissures Ongoing Hazard, Geologist Warns

Feb 2, 2015 State's latest report shows subsidence from groundwater pumping continues in Southern Arizona.

Average Airfare Out of Tucson Going Up

Feb 2, 2015 1% increase in last year, to $397 for roundtrip ticket; Phoenix average declines to $363.

Dupnik Says He Will Resign as Pima County Sheriff

Jan 30, 2015 Makes announcement on local radio station; Democrat has been in office 34 years, reelected 8 times.

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