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New Program Aims to Address Older Adults’ Mental Health

Jan 14, 2014 Researchers say many seniors struggle with depression, other mental health disorders, but that poor mental health need not be the norm.

Brewer Abolishes CPS, Calls for Legislative Reform

Jan 13, 2014 Governor uses her final State of State speech to call for end of excuses, permanent fix to 'broken' system.

Flake Introduces Affordable Catastrophic Health Plan for All Bill

Jan 13, 2014 Act would pertain to everyone affected by Obamacare's individual health insurance mandate; such coverage should be available to everyone, AZ senator says.

Supreme Court Rejects AZ's 20-Week Abortion Ban

Jan 13, 2014 State had appealed lower court ruling blocking law; opponents say 2012 legislation violated women's rights.

Education, CPS Issues Expected to Top 2014 Legislative Session

Jan 13, 2014 Gov. Jan Brewer delivering final State of the State address Monday afternoon; serves as her marching orders for state lawmakers.

Bronson Becomes Pima County Board Chairwoman

Jan 13, 2014 Focus on roads, economic development, and avoid raising taxes; after 4 years Pima County Supervisor Ramón Valadez is stepping aside from seat.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, January 10, 2014

Jan 10, 2014 Mesa Mayor Scott Smith joins crwoded GOP gubernatorial primaries; remembering Jan. 8 shooting.

AZ Week: Obamacare, Its Effects in State's Rural Areas

Jan 10, 2014 Affordable Care Act went into effect Jan. 1; Southern Arizona health experts discuss the good and bad.

House Implements New Security Requirements for Obamacare

Jan 10, 2014 Most of AZ's congressional delegation voted for bill; Republicans say necessary to deal with potential security breaches online.

Rehabilitation, Medical Care Units Closing at Fort Huachuca

Jan 10, 2014 Dept. of Defense also closing 4 other Army installations, not due to budget cuts but a decline in number of wounded soldiers.

Pueblo High Builds Community Strength Through Gardening

Jan 9, 2014 High school students build relationships through intergenerational project in South Tucson.

New Survey Shows Dissatisfaction Among Teachers in S. AZ

Jan 9, 2014 Tucson Values Teachers surveyed 1,600 educators in public, private, charter schools; say they are not likely to be teaching in this region in the future.

New Plans for Some of TUSD's Closed Schools

Jan 9, 2014 Two of 11 will be used as daycares, another sold; less vandalism, better security on empty buildings than closures that took place in 2010.

Jan. 8 Permanent Memorial Planning Begins New Stage

Jan 8, 2014 Three years after tragedy, location selected at Pima County Courthouse; design ideas underway.

3 Decades Later: Mental Health Suit Against AZ Settled

Jan 8, 2014 Arnold vs. Sarn began in 1981, alleged state did not appropriately fund comprehensive mental health system.

Tucson Surgeon Helping African Women with Post Birth Injuries

Jan 7, 2014 Fistulas are holes in the bladder that result from long deliveries, lack of medical attention; oftentimes smell causes these women to be ostracized.

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