State, Schools Continue Mediation for Inflation Funding
New budget sets aside $74M; judge ordered $331M paid under constitutional amendment.
Jan. 8 Hero Bill Badger Dies in Tucson at 78
He helped subdue gunman and stop shooting in which 6 died, 13 were wounded.
Author J.A. Jance: Second-Grade Teacher Inspired Her
Mystery writer, coming to Tucson Festival of Books, had to overcome gender discrimination at UA.
Arizona Healthcare Signups Nearly Doubled in Last Open Enrollment
Total statewide enrollment is now more than 200,000
Earlier Primary Election Rejected for Arizona
State House says no to early July; Common Core debate, delayed Monday, back on agenda Tuesday.
Pima Community College Removed From Probation
College will be accredited, but continue to be watched by Higher Learning Commission
UA President Hart: Budget Cuts Disappoint But Don't Surprise
Long-term plan for higher-education funding needed, she says; UA faces $28M reduction.
In Legislature Monday: Common Core, Online Sales Taxes
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
Some Republicans vote 'nay;' Democrats say it cuts education too much and serves GOP special interests.
Interview with Transgender Woman in Immigrant Detention
She is in men's unit, from which officers say they offered transfer, but immigrant refused.
AZ WEEK: Common Core Standards Hit Classrooms
How one teacher uses the new curriculum approach to stimulate her high school freshmen.
Some Republicans Push Back on State Budget Cuts
Opposition to governor's, legislative leaders' planned reductions grows with protests, denunciations.
Pima County Superintendents Urging Lawmakers to Keep K12 Funding
School leaders come together as state legislature works on budget
Arizona One of Top States for Green Energy Hiring
State No. 5 in report on announced jobs in sector, mostly in solar energy installations.
Legislature: Earlier Primary Election; Payday Loan Redux
House OKs July balloting, new program allowing 'flex loans' with interest rates up to 200%
