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Freshman literature teacher Michelle Callahan-DuMont at Sunnyside High School.

In Legislature Monday: Common Core, Online Sales Taxes

Mar 9, 2015 House floor debate set on banning curriculum standards, reducing income tax to match sales tax gain.

Arizona Legislature Passes $9.1B Budget After 24 Hours of Debate

Mar 7, 2015 Some Republicans vote 'nay;' Democrats say it cuts education too much and serves GOP special interests.
Former TUSD Superintendent H.T. Sanchez at joint press conference with other Pima County school leaders.

Pima County Superintendents Urging Lawmakers to Keep K12 Funding

Mar 5, 2015 School leaders come together as state legislature works on budget
The Arizona House of Representatives, in a 2013 floor session.

Legislature: Earlier Primary Election; Payday Loan Redux

Mar 5, 2015 House OKs July balloting, new program allowing 'flex loans' with interest rates up to 200%
University of Arizona students walk by the Old Main.

Legislative Budget Deal Would Cut $104M from Universities

Mar 4, 2015 Community colleges in Pima, Maricopa, Pinal counties would lose all state funding, $18M.

Attention Lead-Footed Drivers: 10 MPH Over Limit Gets $15 Fine

Mar 4, 2015 Arizona House OKs legislation reducing fines for some speeding tickets, keeping info from insurors.

Tucson Charter Changes Sought for 'System That Works Better'

Mar 4, 2015 Ward-only elections, more power for mayor, clearer delineation of manager's authority proposed.

Auditor: State Schools Spend Less Per Student Than US Average

Mar 3, 2015 About 54% of Arizona funds go to instruction compared with 61% nationally, state report says.
Arizona congressional districts, approved in 2012.

US Supreme Court Hears Arizona Congressional Redistricting

Mar 2, 2015 Analysis: Court seems to favor Legislature's role rather than Independent Refdistricting Commission's.

McSally: A-10 Grounding Bad Sign for Davis-Monthan

Mar 2, 2015 Nine aircraft put on 'backup status' in Tucson means ground crews will move elsewhere, she says.
The Tucson City Council meets Dec. 2 after swearing in reelected members Karin Uhlich, Richard Fimbres and Steve Kozachik. Councilman Paul Cunningham is absent.

METRO WEEK: Changes Ahead for Tucson City Government?

Feb 27, 2015 Affect of city changes: 'It would be very difficult to have failing Tucson and a prosperous region.'

AZ WEEK: American Journalists Abroad Face Increasing Peril

Feb 27, 2015 Parents of slain freelancer James Foley, former hostage Terry Anderson discuss dangers.
Arizona congressional districts, approved in 2012.

Arizona Congressional Redistricting Goes to Supreme Court

Feb 27, 2015 Arguments in DC Monday over whether voter-approved commission or Legislature should draw lines.

Missed Insurance Deadline? Maybe Not.

Feb 23, 2015 Federal gov. extends window to buy health insurance to end of April to avoid tax penalty

Standardized Tests No Longer Required in High School

Feb 20, 2015 State law, effective Friday, eliminates mandate to pass AIMS or any state exam to graduate

Life-changing Experiences While Serving Overseas

Feb 19, 2015 Peace Corps volunteers say life abroad opens new horizons, and is unforgettable.

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