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Gasoline was more than $4 a gallon in Tucson in March 2022

How Tucson gets its fuel

Apr 1, 2022 As gas prices rise, The Buzz examines how gas reaches the city.

Olga Flores and her mother Betty Villegas have a conversation about their time working in housing at the Mercado San Agustin.

Tucson mother and daughter reflect on time spent working in housing

Mar 30, 2022 They each made the transition from discouraged loan officer to government worker at pivotal times for the housing market.

File image of the exterior of the Arizona State House of Representatives in Phoenix.

Lawmakers vote to ban abortions after 15 weeks

Mar 29, 2022 Shefali Luthra, a reporter for The 19th, explains the SB 1164's potential impact and how it connects to similar legislation around the country.

An eviction hearing takes place virtually in the courtroom of Judge Ronald Newman at the Pima County Consolidated Justice Court on Aug. 11, 2021.

Former Pima County constable says her job became significantly harder after the eviction moratorium was lifted

Mar 29, 2022 Kristen Randall resigned from her position in February.

Rosalie Douglas, left, and her daughter Kathy Chavez bought a house this year through the Pima County Community Land Trust after a seven-year search.

Rental and downpayment assistance only go so far in tight housing market

Mar 28, 2022 Fewer Tucsonans are able to take advantage of city and county programs as cash buyers outbid them and the cost of housing increases.

The dome atop the Arizona Capitol Museum at the State Capitol in Phoenix. January 2021.

Arizona lawmakers may give some politicians an early retirement with full pension

Mar 25, 2022 Some members of the elected officials retirement plan could retire at age 55 after 10 years in office, instead of waiting until age 62.

A handwritten sign posted by a business on Fourth Avenue about the store's closure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tucson businesses and the next phase of the pandemic

Mar 25, 2022 This week, The Buzz examines what changes in public health measures and the economy of the pandemic mean for local businesses.

File image of a U.S. flag at the Capitol.

The American Rescue Plan Act one year later

Mar 18, 2022 This week, The Buzz examines how ARPA funds have been put to use in Southern Arizona.

A photo composite of the headquarters for the Pima County Democratic and Republican parties in Tucson.

New interest in an obscure political office at the base of Arizona’s GOP

Mar 15, 2022 Arizona lawmakers face a backlash after scrapping elections this year for precinct committeemen. What is driving new interest in the post?

Mignonne Hollis is the executive director of the Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation and led the effort to create the Rural Care center in Sierra Vista.

Infrastructure Act funds are coming, but are small and underserved towns ready to go after it?

Mar 14, 2022 Municipalities with bigger staffs and more know-how will have an advantage in getting the funds.

Dads on Duty: Casa Grande Middle School initiates new mentorship program

Mar 12, 2022 The school finds strong male role models to support students.

WWII-era P-51 fighter sits on the flight line at Davis Monthan Air Force Base

Air show heritage pilots train at Davis Monthan

Mar 11, 2022 Pilots of WWII and Korean War-era fighter planes learn to fly wing-to-wing with 21st supersonic jets

An empty classroom at Gridley Middle School in Tucson. November 2020.

Mental health in the classroom

Mar 11, 2022 The COVID-19 pandemic may be a turning point and students may be back in the classroom but many are still mentally grappling with the effects of the last two years.

Can your legislator block you on Twitter?

Mar 8, 2022 Public officials have used social media platforms to announce policies, share important information and shut out the constituents they do not like.

The city is reducing curbside recycling pickup in an effort to save money and adapt to global shifts in the industry.

Recycling on Tucson's curbs and beyond

Mar 4, 2022 This week, The Buzz revisits the city's decision to end curbside glass recycling.

Postal bins with tags for ballots in the 2020 general election.

Why Arizona embraced the initiative process

Mar 2, 2022 Legislators are proposing to make it harder for voters to pass laws at the ballot box. But John Matsusaka argues voters tend to turn to the initiative process when they feel legislators are out of touch.

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