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Being Black in Tucson

What it is like to be a member of a small minority in a big city.

Wading Into Colorado River Negotiations

Time is almost up for Arizona to approve a drought contingency plan.

Changes to Title IX Would Narrow Definition of Sex Discrimimation

A look at proposed changes to the federal law prohibiting such discrimination in education in the #MeToo era.

Schools, Roads and Public Health: Priorities for the Arizona Legislature

Conversations with state and local leaders about their goals for the upcoming session.

Arizona Delegation Helps Usher In Historic New Congress

Democrats take control of one chamber and women make big gains, all with Arizona's help.

Winter Solstice Celebrations

The traditional beginning of winter marks a season of holidays for many cultures and religions.

Development and the San Pedro

The Arizona Supreme Court sided with a homebuilder in Sierra Vista despite concerns about the San Pedro River.

Climate Change and Adaptation in the Southwest

Two recent reports have brought renewed attention to the effects of climate change on local, regional and global levels.

Music of the Borderlands

A look into the history and culture of three popular styles of border music: norteƱo, corridos and mariachi.

Raising the Age to Buy Tobacco

Tucson is considering raising the minimum age to buy cigarettes in an effort to curb smoking among teens.

Pedaling Your Way to Work

Tucson is known as a bike-friendly town. When it comes to commuting, how is the city planning for bikes?

Growing Tucson's Tech Industry

Research parks and a new startup academy are helping locals develop new ideas.

Arizona's US Senate Race in the Spotlight

One of the nation's highest-profile, and most negative, Senate races is here at home.

Arizona Ballot Initiatives Explained

A breakdown of what all those ballot propositions are about.

Arizona's Latino Vote

A look at the power of an important, and growing, part of the state electorate.

Police Chiefs Aim to Build Trust in Community Policing

From underage drinking to investigating homicides, both Tucson Police and UA Police stay busy.

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