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Texting While Driving Could Become Primary Offense in Tucson

Jan 22, 2018 City Council will vote to change the rule at a Tuesday meeting.
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Southern Arizona VA Services Will Continue if Federal Government Shuts Down

Jan 19, 2018 Crucial government services will still be open.
An eye exam hangs on the wall of a health clinic.

Legislators Using Health Care for Children as a Bargaining Chip

Jan 19, 2018 There are 25,000 children in Arizona covered by CHIP.
Sen. Jeff Flake talks with media members from Arizona about his decision to not run for re-election, Oct. 25, 2017.

Flake Calls for DACA Vote

Jan 17, 2018 A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators wants to vote on DACA by the end of the week.
Sen. John McCain speaking at a business roundtable hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2013.

Flake and McCain Denounce Trump's Attacks on the Media

Jan 17, 2018 Arizona's senators came out in different venues against president Trump's attacks on news outlets.
The United States, Arizona and University of Arizona flags.

Ducey Budget Proposal Includes Money for University Infrastructure

Jan 16, 2018 The program puts state money toward a bonding plan lobbied for by Arizona's universities.

Audit Shows ICE Isn't Hitting its Mark in Screening for Terrorists

Jan 12, 2018 At least one violation of the agency's own process found in every case file examined.
U.S. Rep. Martha McSally, in rear cockpit, at the Tucson International Airport prepares to fly between events announcing her candidacy for U.S. Senate, Jan. 12, 2018.

McSally Makes it Official: She's Running for Senate

Jan 12, 2018 Long-rumored move from House to Senate race confirmed.
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, in the AZPM studios Nov. 20, 2017.

Grijalva Calls for Investigation Into Halting of 2 Studies

Jan 11, 2018 Congressman suspects political motivation; Trump administration points to budgetary reasons.
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Congressional Group Introduces Proposal for Permanent DACA Legislation

Jan 10, 2018 Arizona members of Congress called it a starting point for negotiations.
Kelly Fryer

Tucsonan Kelly Fryer Enters Governor Race

Jan 9, 2018 CEO of YWCA of Southern Arizona becomes 3rd Democrat seeking top AZ seat.
Empty seats await their jurors.

Pima County Sheriff Warns of Jury Duty Scam

Jan 9, 2018 Scammers demand prepaid gift cards, something the department says it would never do.
Ricky Hernández, chief financial officer at the Pima County Schools Superintendent's Office.

Teacher Pay or Capital Improvements — How Do Schools Administer Money?

Jan 9, 2018 A conversation with Ricky Hernández of the Pima County Superintendent's Office.

Pima County Sales Tax Plan Could Speed Road Repairs

Jan 8, 2018 County supervisors want feedback at public hearings this month.
Chris Lemmon pays tribute to his famous father Jack Lemmon in the stage show "A Twist of Lemmon".

"A Twist of Lemmon" - A Son's Heartfelt Tribute to his Famous Father

Jan 4, 2018 Also: Preview Governor Ducey's 2018 "State of the State" address; explore black holes with Tucson astronomers featured on NOVA; and why the 1976 Mexican film "Canoa: A Shameful Memory" remains relevant.
Kids at school.

Poll: Education #1 Issue for Arizona Voters

Jan 4, 2018 The survey also suggested border issues and government spending are important to the state's residents.

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