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Getting out the vote ahead of the November election

Arizona is a battleground state this year, and multiple groups are working to register as many voters as possible.

As Congress stalls on another stimulus bill, a look back at the last round of federal aid

Many businesses have struggled since the start of the pandemic, but federal funds have helped some.

Looking back at SB 1070 a decade later

Though the infamous “show me your papers” law was partially struck down, it has left a legacy in Arizona.

Border wall construction heightens environmental concerns in sensitive habitats

Local residents, a sheriff and a wildlife expert weigh in on the impacts of physical barriers at the southern border.

Back to school, one step at a time

Teachers, school administrators and elected officials weigh how to safely return to school.

Tucson hospitals balance full patient loads, COVID-19 stress

As hospitals inch closer to reaching full capacity, doctors and nurses continue to ask the public to reduce the risk of virus transmission.

Calls for police accountability continue as details of past cases emerge

Many community members are asking more questions as instances of police misconduct are revealed.

Discussions around the call to 'defund the police'

The death of a man in TPD custody amid nationwide protests over racially based police violence has led to more conversations about what policing should look like.

Wildfires burn across Arizona

We discuss the year's fire outlook and what ecological changes result from such fires.

How testing and tracing can help combat COVID-19

As cases rise dramatically in the state, public health experts look to expand virus detection.

Protests force community to reconsider the role of police

As protests continue nationwide, citizens and police officers in Tucson look at what changes are still needed.

How Southern Arizona schools and summer camps are adapting to COVID-19

Schools, summer camps and child care centers are tasked with finding a safe way to engage kids during the pandemic.

Local student podcasters garner national attention

A profile of some of the students and the teacher behind Tucson's City High Radio.

Already fraught census count further challenged by pandemic

Though the pandemic has delayed parts of the census process, various groups are working to make sure everyone is counted.

Supreme Court DACA decision looms over thousands of Arizonans

A longtime legal battle of the Trump administration will be decided by the Supreme Court before the end of session in June.

The world outside, during the pandemic

As humans hunker down, life continues outside our homes.

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