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Border Patrol agents inspects a water drainage tunnel that spans from Nogales, AZ into Mexico.

Focus on Arizona Border at Homeland Security Hearing

Feb 7, 2017 Secretary Kelly announced he'll visit the border between Arizona and Mexico.

Tucson Calls for Arguments on Sales Tax Increase Proposal

Feb 7, 2017 Submit 300-word pro or con for May election on proposal for half-cent increase.
The Arizona State Capitol building.

Sheriffs Ask Where's Their Share of Border Strike Force Money

Feb 7, 2017 $28 million for Ducey's force; $1.2 million for border county sheriffs, one says.

Caution Over U.S. House Committee Hearing on Border Security

Feb 6, 2017 Border safety tops Homeland Security Committee agenda Tuesday.
Glen Canyon Dam.

Senator Flake Named Chair of Water, Power Resources Committee

Feb 6, 2017 Group will oversee water issues affecting Arizona and the Southwest.
Pima County Republican Party Chairman David Eppihimer and Pima County Democratic Party Chairwoman Jo Holt.

Episode 123: Local Politics After Divisive 2016 Election

Feb 3, 2017 Incoming City Council elections, a Latina business advocate on Trump's executive actions, and more.
Tucson’s demonstrators echoed the fears and hopes of the estimated 3 million people who held more than 600 Women’s Marches around the world.

From March to Movement

Feb 3, 2017 After the march ends, everyone takes their signs and goes home. Then what? How does a march turn into a movement?
A March 2015 launch of a NASA-funded World View balloon flight to carry experiments to a near-space environment.

Pima County May Appeal of World View Court Ruling

Feb 3, 2017 A judge voided the contract, saying the lease agreement violated state law.
A March 2015 launch of a NASA-funded World View balloon flight to carry experiments to a near-space environment.

Court Stops Pima County Contract with World View Balloon Company

Feb 2, 2017 Judge found the lease didn't satisfy state law; county borrowed $15 million to build it.

Survey: Arizona Voters Support Alternatives to Bail

Feb 1, 2017 If a person poses no safety risk Arizonans see no need to keep them in jail.
Flashing lights on top of a police car.

Tucson Police Seek Applicants for Community Advisory Panel

Feb 1, 2017 Seven-member group will liaison with department on police policies, community issues.

Affordable Care Act Enrollment Closed; Now What?

Feb 1, 2017 Some want Obamacare repealed, but not right away.

Tucsonans Protest Trump's Order on Immigration

Feb 1, 2017 Police estimate more than 700 people gather at federal courthouse downtown.

Refugees No Threat to Security, Tucson Advocate Says

Jan 31, 2017 After lengthy vetting, 1,300 came to Tucson last year; more were expected in 2017.

Episode 122: A Workforce Pipeline for Tucson Manufacturers

Jan 27, 2017 Plus, analysis of Monsanto greenhouse plans; churches offer sanctuary to undocumented immigrants.
The U.S.-Mexican border in Arizona.

Arizona Republican Delegation on Trump's Wall

Jan 27, 2017 The response isn't uniform.

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