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The vaquita is a critically endangered porpoise that lives in the northern part of the Sea of Cortez. It is considered the smallest and most endangered cetacean in the world.

Exploring "Observational Ecology" with Alán Ruiz Berman.

Jul 16, 2025 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Local grassroots theater group debuts a new comedy/mystery; and how a local middle school teacher reclaimed her life after a tragic illness.
The number of Medicaid recipients in Arizona rose to more than 2 million this summer, after a five-month surge that mirrored the impact of COVID-19. Experts said the increase was not as large as they had feared, but also said there’s no way to predict what happens next.

Reverse Robin Hood: Medicaid cuts threaten rural Arizona hospitals to fund top 1% tax breaks

Jul 15, 2025 Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” could leave thousands without care in Arizona and shutter five rural hospitals.

"Hidden Voices" reveals empathy and compassion on the streets of Tucson

Jul 9, 2025 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Building bridges through interfaith connections; and the spiritual creations of artist, Quinton Antone.
Hospital beds lined up in a room.

Arizona communities have highest rates of adults covered by Medicaid. They're bracing for cuts

Jul 9, 2025 Arizona health professionals are continuing to raise concerns about cuts to state Medicaid funding approved in Republicans' recent tax and policy bill.
A series of turquoise signs along southbound U.S. 89 near Tuba City proclaims the Navajo Nation’s resiliency amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

DOJ reviewing amendments to uranium exposure compensation after reauthorization in Trump-backed bill

Jul 8, 2025 After a yearlong lapse, uranium-impacted families—including many on the Navajo Nation—will once again be eligible for federal compensation, with expanded benefits through 2028.

University of Arizona to open new four-year degree in medical device industry

Jul 7, 2025 The new Bachelor of Science in Medical Device Development and Application will start accepting students in spring 2026.
A 5-year American Community Survey found that Latinos had the highest risk of job automation of any ethnic or racial group.

More than 1 million Arizonans are at high risk of heat at work. Statewide protections are sparse

Jul 6, 2025 Construction, agriculture and landscaping workers are at high risk due to heat and sun exposure, according to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration. So are delivery and energy sector workers.
United States Capitol Building

AZ Congressional Republicans vote to pass Trump’s massive spending bill

Jul 3, 2025 The “Big Beautiful Bill” passed with a 218-214 on Thursday.

UA researchers examine how we keep our balance

Jul 2, 2025 They say the findings can help seniors strengthen their arms and avoid injuries from falls.
Palo verde trees are abundant in Arizona's Sonoran Desert urban settings, and their pollen can contribute to allergies in many people.

Focusing on Allergies at the University of Arizona

Jul 2, 2025 Doctor addresses topics such as common causes, treatments and research.
Activists lined up on the sidewalk in front of Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani's office on Tuesday, July 1. Nurses and constituents were protesting cuts to Medicaid in the Senate spending package which has been returned to the House after its passage on Tuesday.

Activists rally outside Rep. Ciscomani’s Tucson office to protest Medicaid cuts in Trump-backed bill

Jul 2, 2025 Rep. Ciscomani voted to approve President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill in May and is now urging congressional leaders to protect it.
Youth On Their Own supports the high school graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County. Image: Youth On Their Own sign

Southern Arizona nonprofits warn of devastating federal funding cuts

Jun 27, 2025 A coalition of nonprofits is urging Congress to safeguard funding for health care, food assistance, childcare and more.
Yesenia reading to dogs Axul, Honey, and Martini at Pima Animal Care Center.

The A.R.F.F. Program: How shelter dogs are helping people living with aphasia.

Jun 25, 2025 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Sharing memories of "The Twilight Zone" with Joseph Dougherty, author of "Rod Serling at 100".
Brown dog tick.

Tick risks vary by region. Here's where diseases have spread and how to stay safe

Jun 23, 2025 Ticks can carry more than a dozen different disease-causing agents, including toxins, allergens, bacteria, parasites and viruses.
Items scattered about at a homeless encampment near Golf Links Road in Tucson.

Tucson City Council approves ban on camping in washes and parks

Jun 18, 2025 The Council's decision lines up with a recent Supreme Court ruling and sparking protest from residents.
An elementary school student prepares to self-administer a COVID-19 test in a frame from a promotional video by Ginkgo Bioworks, which distributes "pooled testing" systems to schools around the country.

The Long Road: How COVID changed politics

Jun 17, 2025 Did the silos deepen or did people start paying more attention?

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