Flowing Wells Latest to Add Gender Identity to Non-Discrimination Policy
School district hopes to equip teachers, counselors, others with tools to best accommodate transgender, gender creative students.
New State Training, Website Aims to Combat Human Trafficking
Brewer says tools hope to encourage residents be voice against crime; starting next Jan., cops, others are required to study up on issue.
US Supreme Court Takes AZ Congressional Districting
GOP lawmakers say Independent Redistricting Commission usurps legislative authority by handling remapping.
Immigration Talk Shifting Focus This Election Cycle
Migrant children, sanctuary movement highlight human side of issue.
Interior Secretary Reinforces Glen Canyon Dam Preservation
Jewell says during recent visit cooperation of 7 Colorado Basin states key to save source of water, electricity to much of Southwest.
AZ Opens Trade, Investment Office in Mexico City
Arizona Commerce Authority will run it, focus to improve business relationship; city of Tucson will be a partner.
Public School Funding Key Issue in Election
State's education system at core of many candidates' campaigns; advocates, educators want more money in classrooms.
AZ WEEK: Ducey Says Revenue from Job Creation Can Fix Budget
Republican would like to eliminate income tax, revamp tax code to attract more businesses, bring more work to Arizona.
METRO WEEK: Expanded Flight Training to Have Minimal Effect
Numbers could grow, but account for 6% of Davis-Monthan traffic, base officials say.
New Policy Expands Roles of Dreamers in Military
Only 1,500 slots in program that could offer fast track to citizenship to young undocumented immigrants.
Next AZ Governor Faces Economic, Fiscal Issues
Deficit of up to $1B in next 2 years; tax revenue still low after recession; joblessness high.
Tucson Names Reid Park Zoo Baby Elephant 'Nandi'
Residents were given chance to vote in a public poll; means sweet or fun in Siswati language.
TUSD Faces Possible $15M Budget Deficit
In recent years district closed schools to balance previous funding shortfalls.
Grijalva, Clergy Across US Form Coalition to Support Sanctuary Movement
Second church in Tucson to open its doors for immigrant fighting deportation.
TUSD Considers Adjustments to Academic Calendar
Governing board seeks public input on proposals that would affect first, last day of classes, length of mid-semester breaks.
