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Two of Arizona's new elected officials, Republican Congress Member Juan Ciscomani (left) and Governor Katie Hobbs (right).

The Buzz speaks with two newly-elected officials: Juan Ciscomani and Katie Hobbs

Jan 13, 2023 Both have been on the jobs for several days, but have been confronted by the politics of their new positions.
Students and families receive packaged meals from Tucson Unified School District workers who are distributing meals along the district's bus routes during closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arizona schools plan major budget cuts, if spending limit is not lifted

Jan 10, 2023 The state has until March 1, 2023 to override the spending cap.
When Amanda Johnson visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Poland, she didn’t take photos of the heart-wrenching scenes at the memorial. Instead, she bought books to help her students learn about the millions of Jews and others who were exterminated during the Holocaust.

Empathy and humanity are at the center of Holocaust education in Arizona

Jan 8, 2023 Under a bill signed by Gov. Doug Ducey in 2021, schools must teach the events of the Holocaust and other genocides twice from grade 7 to grade 12.

Arizona judge delays trial in fight over education funding

Jan 7, 2023 A judge granted a request for a delay by the state’s incoming attorney general.

The Buzz: A look at Arizona's new government

Jan 6, 2023 The Inauguration of November's winners comes as the legislative session nears.
Pima Community College Downtown Campus.

PCC Vice Chancellor to head Virgina community college system

Jan 4, 2023 David Doré currently serves as president of campuses and executive vice chancellor for student experience and workforce development at Pima Community College in Tucson
File image of an empty classroom at Sabino H. S.

Think tank says education aggregate expenditure limit should be ended permanently

Jan 3, 2023 The Grand Canyon Institute report claims AEL is bad for Arizona schools and the state's economy.
Sierra Vista Public Library Manager Emily Duchon said that the goal was to make books more accessible.

Sierra Vista Library unveils vending machine location in shopping mall

Jan 3, 2023 The machine grants anyone with a library card access to its 125-book collection.
The Student Union Memorial Center at the University of Arizona.

Colleges expect more undocumented students this spring after Prop 308

Dec 26, 2022 On Nov. 8, when voters narrowly approved Proposition 308, a measure allowing state residents to get the in-state tuition rate, regardless of their citizenship status.
Tucson City Hall

Tucson City Council: dispensaries, fare-free transit, childcare and redistricting

Dec 23, 2022 Mayor and council rounded out the year in their final city council meeting of 2022.
The dome atop the Arizona Capitol Museum at the State Capitol in Phoenix. January 2021.

Transgender youth face fewer rights in the new year

Dec 22, 2022 The new laws will take affect Jan. 1 and include restrictions on issues like gender-affirming care.
Tribal water issues are among the subjects students will explore in the new research project.

New research project will connect UA students with underserved communities

Dec 22, 2022 They will explore local health and environmental issues in city neighborhoods along with rural and tribal regions.
A Minke whale skeleton and mural at the Bisbee Science Center.

Bisbee Science Lab expands

Dec 15, 2022 A grant from the Fiesta Bowl Charity makes the growth possible.
Wilbur the Wildcat waves a UA "Block A" flag before an exhibition match between the University of Arizona men's basketball team and Chico State on Nov 5, 2017.

UA Men's Basketball avoids harshest sanctions for NCAA violations

Dec 14, 2022 Imposed penalties do not go much beyond those the program self-imposed
File image of a row of lockers in a school.

Not quite universal, but families flocked to universal voucher program

Dec 10, 2022 The Arizona Department of Education said about 32,000 schoolkids applied this fall for the first round of expanded ESA funding.
An attendee is attempting to block a basketball from scoring mid-air at Tucson's first Disability Pride Celebration in Udall Park on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports brought in wheelchairs as well as other equipment for Tucsonans to try adaptive sports for the first time.

Tucson holds first Disability Pride Celebration

Dec 7, 2022 The event included musical and storytelling performances from disabled Tucsonans.

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