It's one of the five Cs of Arizona's economy. But what role does mining really play in Arizona today?

May 6, 2022 This week, The Buzz examines the longtime economic driver in the state and its environmental impacts.

Arizona's declining childhood vaccination rates

May 3, 2022 "A half a percent doesn't sound like a lot but after 10 years, that's 5%, which is a lot," says Will Humble, executive director of the Arizona Public Health Association.

International exhibition focuses on children's pandemic self-portraits

May 2, 2022 Tucson is the show's first stop outside of Germany.

Arizona lawmakers at loggerheads over budget

Apr 29, 2022 This week, The Buzz examines the state's surplus and the debate over how to use it.

Tucson brings in few affordable housing programs through federal tax credits

Apr 27, 2022 Officials say the city is at a disadvantage for the competitive program.

The Constitutional amendment that could disqualify some Arizona politicians from office

Apr 26, 2022 Section 3 of the 14th Amendment was written to keep Confederate leaders out of government after the Civil War but has a newfound relevance.

How Arizona gets its energy

Apr 22, 2022 This week, The Buzz focuses on electricity — how it’s created and where it’s needed.

Arizona has a surplus. How will lawmakers spend it?

Apr 19, 2022 Gavel to Gavel speaks with economist Jim Rounds about the state's budget outlook and how long Arizona's surplus might last.

Tucson voters to decide on keeping sales tax for roads

Apr 18, 2022 Proposition 411 would continue an existing sales tax in place for ten years, raising an estimated $740 million to improve roads, bike paths and more.

The future of work

Apr 15, 2022 This week, The Buzz focuses on the future of work in a tight labor market.

Nogales-born Tuskeegee Airman George Biggs honored at Davis Monthan Air Force Base

Apr 13, 2022 Major Biggs, also the son of Buffalo Soldier Levi Biggs, flew combat missions in Korea and Vietnam

The man behind Arizona's sentencing laws

Apr 12, 2022 This week on Gavel to Gavel, ProPublica's Nicole Santa Cruz discusses the role of Steve Twist in shaping criminal justice in Arizona.

Students compete at southern Arizona construction-skills competition

Apr 12, 2022 Corporate sponsored events offers a chance for them to get good-paying jobs in an exploding industry

Life after prison in Arizona

Apr 8, 2022 To mark Second Chance Month, The Buzz examines second chances for formerly incarcerated people.

Arizona could create new rules for voting by mail

Apr 5, 2022 Opponents point to Texas, which adopted similar policies and saw thousands of ballots rejected during a primary election last month.

Rillito Park puts University of Arizona students on track to success

Apr 1, 2022 The horse racing circuit plays a big role in the UA Race Track Industry Program.

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