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US Hispanic Chamber Backs Clinton; Tucsonan Understands

Tucson Chamber's president says social issues equal fiscal issues in endorsements.

Pro, Con Arguments on $12 an Hour Minimum Wage Proposal

Proposition headed to November ballot would raise minimum wage to $12 in 2020.

Arizona Unemployment Up for Third Straight Month, to 5.8%

Joblessness up for the third straight month, despite better-than-normal summer jobs slump.

Preliminary State Report: Fiscal Year Surplus Is $222 Million

Slightly lower than projected but supportive of Legislature's 5% budget increase.

Arizona Assured It Will Get Lake Mead Water, Flake Confirms

State has been banking part of its Colorado River allocation in case of drought.

National Parks at 100: Will Next Century Diversify Visitors?

Programs in the works to get more people of color, younger Americans to visit parks.

US Customs Taking Donations to Keep Ports Running

Municipalities, private businesses can contribute to projects at Arizona border.

On Arizona-Mexico Border, 'It's a Community ... Not Separate'

College students immerse themselves in border life, finding common ground.

In 1st Congressional District, Money Race is Tight

Six Republicans vie for party nomination, and funds to run their campaign.

Curtain Up: $2M Saves Arizona Theatre Company's Season

Last-minute contributions keep the organization from financial collapse, officials say.

Arizona Senator Will Speak at Republican Convention

A state senator from Phoenix will kick off convention

Tucson Police, African American Communities Evaluate Relationship

Success working together creates a less-divided community, they say.

Study: College Calculus Deters Women from STEM Fields

Explanation for gender gap in science and technology jobs emerges in nationwide study.

Local Entrepreneurs Learn From Failures

Event allows people to share business failures and what they took away from them.

The Art of Paying Attention: Bats

Author and wildlife illustrator Beth Surdut peers into the twilight world of the most famous creature of the night - the bat!

"The King of Sting" Talks Arizona Insects

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The future of "Right to Try" for the terminally ill; Tucson street names often stir debate; the swingin' nighlife of Arizona's bats.

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