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Flashing lights on top of a police car.

Tucson New Year's DUIs Jump Compared with Previous Year

Jan 5, 2017 Staffing issues meant there were fewer officers patrolling streets last year.
Martha McSally at the Pima County Republican Party gathering in Tucson on Election Day, Nov. 4, 2014.

McSally, Flake, McCain to Introduce Jan. 8 Memorial Bill

Jan 4, 2017 The shooting took the lives of 6 people and wounded 13 more.
Gold Butte National Monument, which covers nearly 300,000 acres of remote and rugged desert landscape in southeastern Nevada. September 2016.

Are the Southwest Monument Designations Permanent?

Jan 3, 2017 Obama declares Bears Ears, Gold Butte monuments in a changing political landscape.

Early Arizona Records Available, Free, on Ancestry Website

Jan 3, 2017 The state inked a deal to open access to historical census, school, marriage, prison data.
Tucson Police Department sergeant in a traffic stop.

Tucson Police to Ramp Up DUI Patrols for New Year's Weekend

Dec 29, 2016 Full squad will be out in force, with the help of officers from other divisions.
Crawford Street in Nogales.

In Santa Cruz County, Go Online for Home Checks When Away

Dec 29, 2016 The program is meant to increase safety through the visibility of patrol cars.

The IRS in Arizona Has Tips For Your End-of-Year Giving

Dec 27, 2016 Make sure that a charity is tax-exempt,
Campaigning in Arizona, clockwise from upper left: Democrat Bernie Sanders, Republican Ted Cruz, former Democratic President Bill Clinton campaigning for his wife Hillary, Republican Donald Trump.

Year-End: Arizona Stays Red in Presidential Race

Dec 26, 2016 Political reporter Christopher Conover discusses run for the White House.
Angel statue at the Monument to Independence in Mexico City.

Suns Mexico Games Light Up Fans, Political Leadership

Dec 26, 2016 Arizona Gov. Ducey and Phoenix Mayor Stanton expected to attend the basketball games.
Al Pesqueira led a team of volunteers to count homeless people in South Tucson. "The homeless see that they do count, that they matter to these volunteers and to the different agencies in Pima County," he said.

Volunteers Needed to Count Tucson's Homeless Population

Dec 21, 2016 Annual survey will be held on Jan. 25, in Tucson and across the US.

Sales Tax Revenue Turns in Another 'Poor Performance'

Dec 20, 2016 Monthly state revenue report says revenues fall short of budget by 0.4% for month.

Tucsonans Seek Civility: Engage with Those in Disagreement

Dec 20, 2016 Efforts ongoing to bridge divisive election cycle; 'don't depend on our leaders.'

Trees, Large Plants on I-19 Will Be Cleared as Safety Measure

Dec 20, 2016 Woody vegetation within 30 feet of the highway will be removed by ADOT.
Gov. Doug Ducey with seven members of the Arizona Supreme Court following the swearing in of Justice Gould and Justice Lopez at the state capitol. Dec. 19, 2016

First Latino, One Other Justice Join Arizona Supreme Court

Dec 19, 2016 State's high court has now officially expanded to seven members.
Governor Doug Ducey meets with reporters in Phoenix to talk about the law suit against the minimum wage increase. December 19, 2016

Ducey on Minimum Wage Suit: We'll Follow Court's Decision

Dec 19, 2016 The Arizona governor is leaving it to the judge, says state will pay it if it takes effect.

Change to How Electoral College Votes? Not Likely in Arizona

Dec 19, 2016 Bill to go with national popular vote passed state House, but won't be brought up soon.

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