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Mary Jacobs and Michael Ortega, finalists for the Tucson city manager position, answer questions during a public meeting held Tuesday, March 10, 2015.

Two from Cochise County are Tucson City Manager Finalists

Mar 11, 2015 Michael Ortega, Mary Jacobs meet public after list of 44 applicants narrowed by City Council

Arizona Healthcare Signups Nearly Doubled in Last Open Enrollment

Mar 11, 2015 Total statewide enrollment is now more than 200,000

Earlier Primary Election Rejected for Arizona

Mar 10, 2015 State House says no to early July; Common Core debate, delayed Monday, back on agenda Tuesday.

Cook the Colors of the Rainbow with Author Jackie Alpers

Mar 10, 2015 Sprinkles! Recipes and Ideas for Rainbowlicious Desserts is packed with ways to make desserts not just delicious - but beautiful too.

Pima Community College Removed From Probation

Mar 9, 2015 College will be accredited, but continue to be watched by Higher Learning Commission

UA President Ann Weaver Hart in March 9, 2015 interview.

UA President Hart: Budget Cuts Disappoint But Don't Surprise

Mar 9, 2015 Long-term plan for higher-education funding needed, she says; UA faces $28M reduction.

Freshman literature teacher Michelle Callahan-DuMont at Sunnyside High School.

In Legislature Monday: Common Core, Online Sales Taxes

Mar 9, 2015 House floor debate set on banning curriculum standards, reducing income tax to match sales tax gain.

Arizona Legislature Passes $9.1B Budget After 24 Hours of Debate

Mar 7, 2015 Some Republicans vote 'nay;' Democrats say it cuts education too much and serves GOP special interests.

Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild gives his state of the city address.

METRO WEEK: State of Tucson is Wide Open to Growth Opportunities

Mar 6, 2015 Rothschild calls for extending road bonds, encourages Tucsonans to get involved.

AZ WEEK: Common Core Standards Hit Classrooms

Mar 6, 2015 How one teacher uses the new curriculum approach to stimulate her high school freshmen.

Nicoll Hernandez-Polanco in a visiting room at ICE's detention center in Florence

Interview with Transgender Woman in Immigrant Detention

Mar 6, 2015 She is in men's unit, from which officers say they offered transfer, but immigrant refused.

Site of the proposed Rosemont copper mine, looking west from Highway 83.

Rosemont Copper Mine Hits Roadblock, Air Pollution Permit Overturned

Mar 6, 2015 Maricopa County Superior Court says AzDEQ acted “contrary to law”

Mayor Jonathan Rothschild gives his fourth State of the City speech on Friday, March 6, 2015 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort.

State of City: Opportunities for Growth in Tucson

Mar 6, 2015 Rothschild calls for extending road bonds, encourages Tucsonans to get involved.

Some Republicans Push Back on State Budget Cuts

Mar 6, 2015 Opposition to governor's, legislative leaders' planned reductions grows with protests, denunciations.

St. Gregory College Preparatory School is installing one of the largest solar energy systems in a Tucson school, producing 140 kilowatts of electricity.

Arizona One of Top States for Green Energy Hiring

Mar 6, 2015 State No. 5 in report on announced jobs in sector, mostly in solar energy installations.

Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild focuses on economic development in his 2014 'State of the City' speech.

State of City Speech Friday: Progress Report for Tucson

Mar 5, 2015 Mayor reports on 'Five Ts' of local economy - trade, tourism, transportation, teaching and technology.

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