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Looking west from Gates Pass towards Saguaro National Park West.

Saguaro National Park Gets Funding for Education Center

Jul 24, 2017 The money will help build a new outdoor classroom.

Center Gets Grant to Help Find Jobs for Homeless Vets

Jul 24, 2017 Program supports homeless veterans in search of jobs or career training.
A Vote Here sign outside a polling place.

Voter Registration Numbers Up in Arizona, Down in Pima County

Jul 24, 2017 Republicans lead in total registration statewide.
Kids practice their writing in school.

Organizers: Effort to Block School-Voucher Expansion is On Track

Jul 20, 2017 Save Our Schools Arizona won't say how many signatures they've collected, just that more are coming in every hour.
John McCain speaking to MItt Romney supporters at a rally in Tempe, Arizona in 2012.

What McCain's Cancer Diagnosis Could Mean for His Senate Seat

Jul 20, 2017 The senior U.S. Senator is six months into his sixth term.
Startup Tucson's Justin Williams, January 2017.

Federal Cuts Hit Tucson Business-Incubator Program

Jul 20, 2017 Startup Tucson's Thryve Next program falls victim to SBA budget cuts.
Fresh peppers.

Document Outlines Trump's NAFTA Renegotiation Goals

Jul 18, 2017 Necessary step before negotiations can begin in August.
3/29/12

Golder Ranch, Mountain Vista Fire Consolidate

Jul 18, 2017 Officials don't expect a change in service.
Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the nation.

Parks Raising Price of Lifetime Pass for Seniors

Jul 17, 2017 The National Parks service will increase the fee from $10 to $80 in August.

LGBTQ Group to Push for New Leadership in 'Changing' Arizona

Jul 14, 2017 The Human Rights Campaign will be hiring staff in Arizona ahead of the 2018 election.
Free-range chickens.

Pima County Proposes Changes to Chicken Rules

Jul 12, 2017 Would allow those on smaller lots to raise chickens.
The Arizona Capitol Building. January 2017

State Reps Want to Shine Light on Public-Safety Pension 'Crisis'

Jul 11, 2017 A series of meetings aims to bring attention to the system, which is resulting in growing debt.
The entrance to the Pima County Juvenile Courts.

Juvenile Crime Continues Decline in Arizona, Nation

Jul 10, 2017 Consensus on why is elusive.
People wait in line to speak about the congressional efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, at a town hall hosted by U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz.

On Health Care, Crowd Asks Grijalva: 'What can we do?'

Jul 7, 2017 Health care town hall draws more than 250 people.
Ironwood Forest National Monument

Arizona Republicans Urge Closing of National Monuments

Jul 7, 2017 Three House representatives want some of Arizona’s national monuments to lose their status.
U.S. Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., in studio at Arizona Public Media, July 5, 2017.

McSally: Health Care Should Meet Arizona's Needs

Jul 6, 2017 The Arizona Republican voted for the House health care bill.

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