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Camera to catch red light runners in Tucson flashes to illuminate the intersection .

Red Light Cameras to Stay

Mar 7, 2012 Senate rejects effort to ask voters for their say
US-Mexico border

Legislation Seeks Borderland Safety Warnings

Mar 5, 2012 House bill would lead state to issue advisories on regional conditions
Regina Romero from the Tucson City Council and Carlos de Leon from the Regional Transportation Authority provide an update on the status of the light rail coming to Tucson's University and downtown.

Modern Streetcar Ownership Debated

Mar 1, 2012 As city prepares to break ground, council and RTA agree on funding but will negotiate assets
Roy Flores, former chancellor of Pima Community College.

Pima College Pays Double for Chancellor Post

Mar 1, 2012 Flores on medical leave; board names interim and prepares search
Arizona Sen. John McCain endorsed Mitt Romney early and has campaigned for him nationally.

Arizona a Winner in Presidential Primary, Too

Feb 29, 2012 State garners national political spotlight with debate and early election
Congressman Jeff Flake discusses the Republican presidential primary debate in Arizona and his run for U.S. Senate.

AZ Representative Says Arizona's Debate Will Sway Undecided Voters

Feb 27, 2012 U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake addresses his travel, immigration policy and other issues affecting his own campaign

AZ Week: State Surplus, Spend or Save?

Feb 24, 2012 Gov. wants more for education, prisons; Legislature wants to save it for rough times ahead

GOP Presidential Candidates Argue Border Enforcement

Feb 22, 2012 The top four Republican contenders came to Mesa to plead their case one more time before Arizona's primary
Jennie Grabel, executive director for the Fund for Civility, Respect and Understanding, says anti-bullying, mental health support top the fund's agenda.

Civility Groups Forging Projects

Feb 21, 2012 Updates from two organizations formed after Jan. 8 shooting

AZ Week: Presidential Campaign Focuses on State

Feb 17, 2012 Wednesday debate in Mesa, Feb. 28 primary put Grand Canyon State at pivot point
Hussein Magale, now a University of Arizona sophomore studying biochemistry, fled Somalia during its civil war.

Somali Survivor Seeks to Give Back

Feb 16, 2012 His life transformed by Doctors Without Borders, a Somali student now strives to become a doctor himself
Former Arizona Governor Raúl Héctor Castro gives his input on the current the state of Arizona politics.

Ex-Gov. Castro: Mexican-Americans on the Rise

Feb 14, 2012 But more progress needed, especially on profiling and 'timidity'
Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild talks about his upcoming State of the City address.

Mayor: Tucson Revenue Short of Needs

Feb 13, 2012 Rothschild says city is on better footing, but still faces economic challenges
President Obama's 4th quarter 2011 campaign finance report would stack to 14 feet if printed out.

AZ Week: Campaign Cash Clogs Coffers

Feb 10, 2012 Obama's report alone runs 43,700 pages, stacks to 14 feet
UNNATURAL CAUSES: IS INEQUALITY MAKING US SICK?

AZ Week: State Needs Improved Child Safety System

Feb 3, 2012 From law enforcement to Child Protective Services worker caseloads, upgrades sought

Oracle State Park To Re-open After Two-Year Closure

Feb 3, 2012 Private group donates enough funds to balance state budget cuts and operate the park part-time

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