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Eeucation reform leader says state must see improvement in 20-3 years, 'or we're not doing our job.'

AZ Week: Ed Gains Needed Soon, Reform Chair Says

Jan 27, 2012 Teacher merit pay, competition, higher standards will contribute to improvement
Gabrielle Giffords with House Speaker John Boehner, moments after she handed her resignation letter to him.

Giffords Resigns

Jan 25, 2012 Read her letters to House Speaker Boehner, Gov. Brewer
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords meets Monday with constituents who had come to see her on Jan. 8, 2011.

Giffords Visits Food Bank in Tucson Farewell

Jan 23, 2012 Supporters say goodbye as Giffords leaves federal office after five years
Gabrielle Giffords waving to the crowd at a Jan. 8, 2012 anniversary vigil of the shooting that took six lives and left her and 12 others wounded.

Politicians Scramble to Fill Giffords' Void

Jan 23, 2012 Potential candidates from both parties consider their options

AZ Week: Water Legislation Needed, Expert Says

Jan 20, 2012 State faces 'critical threshold' in 2035, when usage will exceed supply
Gov. Jan Brewer Monday vetoed Rio Nuevo legislation that Tucson businesses wanted to help with downtown redevelopment.

AZ Week: Brewer Wants to Spend Some, Save More

Jan 13, 2012 Mental health, state computers, Child Protective Services may see upgrades
Mayra Feliciano, a TUSD graduate speaks during the call of the audience portion of the meeting. She turns her back to the governing board because “they haven’t listened” and instead addresses the crowd at Tuesday’s meeting.

Tucson Unified Ends Mexican American Studies

Jan 11, 2012 Under threat of lost funding, program ends immediately
Gabrielle Giffords waving to the crowd at a Jan. 8, 2012 anniversary vigil of the shooting that took six lives and left her and 12 others wounded.

Tucson Remembers

Jan 8, 2012 2,000 welcome Giffords back home in joyful, emotional evening
A new memorial, quietly erected in the days before the tragedy's anniversary, marks the place where six died and 13 more were wounded.

One Year Later, Tucson Prepares to Honor a Tragedy

Jan 8, 2012 On the first anniversary of the January 8, 2011 shooting, Arizonans gather for vigils, memorials
Mark Kelly says U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords continues to improve, including long walks and more speaking ability.

Kelly: Giffords Speaking in Full Sentences

Dec 16, 2011 Wounded congresswoman's recovery measured in weekly improvement
Occupy Tucson participants continue to clash with law enforcement officials.

700 Citations Issued to Occupy Tucson Participants

Dec 13, 2011 Activists keep movement alive in downtown park 'to practice free speech'
Tucson City Hall

New Mayors Pledge Cooperation, Economic Help

Dec 9, 2011 Phoenix, Tucson leaders discuss agendas, philosophies, tactics for next four years
Colleen Mathis, chair of the Independent Redistricting Commission, made self-imposed Christmas deadline for new maps.

Redistricting Chair in Tough Position, Legal Expert Says

Dec 2, 2011 IRC's Mathis, under fire from governor and Senate, may find objectivity difficult

Jobs Growing in Arizona, but at Snail's Pace

Nov 18, 2011 No sign of another recession but growth 'could be way better'

Tucson, Pima County Consider Changes To Outdoor Lighting Code

Nov 17, 2011 Revisions try to balance public safety with preserving the night sky
Democrat Jonathan Rothschild, Tucson's mayor-elect.

ELECTION RESULTS: Democratic Sweep in Tucson?

Nov 8, 2011 Rothschild wins mayor; Romero, Cunningham win council seats; Scott too close to call

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