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Exhibit Reveals Historic, Natural Landscapes From Above

Mar 6, 2014 Images "represent heritage we all share," says aerial photographer Adriel Heisey, currently displayed at Arizona State Museum.

Raytheon Receives $350M Pentagon Contract

Mar 6, 2014 U.S. Dept. of Defense orders company's newest model of its SM-3 missile; orders 44 items total, including missile, accompanying materials.

Tucson hosts the largest military aircraft storage site in the world, known as "The Boneyard" hosted a 5K fitness event.

Event Provides Rare Glimpse at Military Aircraft 'Boneyard'

Mar 5, 2014 Officials at Tucson's Davis-Monthan hosted a 5K and 10K run/walk to educate people about a mostly-off-limits site.

We learn about the allocation of state funds to agencies or programs to help women become self sufficient. With us are guests Laura Penny, Executive Director of Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona, and George Cunningham Chairman of the Grand Canyon Institute.

Funding for Women's Services Down, Affecting Self-Sufficiency

Mar 5, 2014 Study analyzed 18 state-run services such as child care subsidies, domestic violence services.

AZ Planned Parenthood Sues State Over Abortion Drug Rules

Mar 5, 2014 Federal lawsuit against regulations that would limit use of most common abortion-inducing drug; would have gone into effect April 1.

By the time the Colorado River reaches the soft sandstone of southern Utah, it is a large, powerful river, cutting deep gorges into the Colorado Plateau.

US, Mexico Cooperate to Restore Flow of Water to CO River Delta

Mar 5, 2014 Water hasn’t flowed regularly in the once-lush delta since 1960; Starting March 23, 105,000 acre-feet will be release from the Morelos Dam bordering Yuma.

Training Prepares Police to Respond in Mental Health Crises

Mar 4, 2014 Crisis Intervention Training raises awareness, reduces use of force, but did not take hold in Southern Arizona until tragedy in 2000.

Tucson Unified School District students.

Initial Approval for Bill Prohibiting Use of Common Core in AZ

Mar 4, 2014 Arizona Senate OKs legislation sponsored by state Sen. Al Melvin of Tucson; standards implemented in 2010, some Republicans have denounced them.

This is one of the many aquaponic set ups at Tucson AquaPonics Farm.

Fish, Plants, Water Combined in Method, May Help Feed People

Mar 3, 2014 More Tucson residents are experimenting with aquaponics systems in their homes or businesses.

Jobs in Arizona's Solar Industry Down in 2013

Mar 3, 2014 However state still ranks second in the nation for residents e ployed in the field, according to report.

Members of the Arizona state Legislature meet at the Senate Building.

SB 1062 Overshadows Other AZ Legislature Moves

Mar 3, 2014 Those include initial approval to bill that would allow surprise inspections to abortion clinics; Brewer signs campaign finance law repeal.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, February 28, 2014

Feb 28, 2014 A look at Gov. Brewer's veto of SB 1062; Tucson Mayor Rothschild's State of the City address.

AZ Week: 'SB 1062 Slap in Face to Many Arizonans'

Feb 28, 2014 Painfully ironic to have this type of legislation introduced on 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act, says founding director of ASU's Center for the Study of Race and Democracy .

AZ Week: Opposing Sides Debate Good, Bad of Vetoed SB 1062

Feb 28, 2014 Supporter says bill could have 'helped gay community;' opponent says it would hurt state's reputation.

Play Depicts Tragedy That Helped Ignite Civil Rights Movement

Feb 27, 2014 Violent 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till is now a one-act play currently onstage at the Tucson Symphony Center.

Advances Made, LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination Remains

Feb 27, 2014 Transgender Pima County lawyer says situation even more difficult for trans people; most states including AZ don't have laws protecting LGBTQ people in workplace.

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