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Tucson city councilwoman and the Democratic party nominee for mayor Regina Romero sits for an interview with Arizona 360 at her campaign's headquarters on August 28, 2019.

Regina Romero reflects on primary victory and strategies for general

Romero handily won the Democratic primary race for Tucson mayor.

Surrounded by her supporters, Tucson city councilwoman and Democratic mayoral candidate Regina Romero reacts to the results from Tucson's primary election at American Eat Company on August 27, 2019.

Journalists roundtable: primary night results and looking to the general

Plus, discussing growing opposition to the sanctuary city initiative.

Democratic Tucson mayoral candidate and city councilwoman Regina Romero delivers a victory speech the night of the primary election at American Eat Company on August 27, 2019.

Journalists roundtable, Regina Romero, free speech at the UA

Analyzing the results of the Tucson primary election and looking ahead to the general election.

World War II veteran Walter Ram is presented with a Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster by Sen. Martha McSally during a ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on August 20, 2019.

World War II veteran receives Purple Heart 76 years later

Sen. Martha McSally presented the medal to 95-year-old Walter Ram.

A Border Patrol agent begins processing a group of immigrants apprehended in Yuma in December 2018.

How 1970s neoliberalism factors into today's mass migration from Central America

A discussion with UA cultural anthropologist Megan Carney.

Pima County Health Department deputy director Paula Mandel sits for an interview with Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera on August 20, 2019.

Pima County moves to stop hepatitis A outbreak

More than 220 cases have been confirmed so far this year.

University of Arizona political scientist Samara Klar sits for an interview with Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera on August 14, 2019. Klar is also an associate professor with the School of Government and Public Policy.

UA political scientist: Another 'blue wave' likely in 2020

A discussion with UA associate professor Samara Klar.

Campaign signs for the Democratic candidates running for Tucson mayor seen at a street corner on East Speedway Boulevard near North Wilmot Road.

Top issues for Tucson voters ahead of the primary

A discussion with Arizona Daily Star columnist Tim Steller.

Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs sits for an interview in a conference room inside the Arizona State Capitol Executive Tower in Phoenix on August 13, 2019.

Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs on priorities ahead of 2020

Election security and access to polls are part of her focus.

File image of a voting flyer in Pima County.

Voting in 2020, hepatitis A outbreak, Purple Heart recipient

Plus, breaking down the top issues ahead of Tucson's primary election.

Tucson Police's downtown district on South Stone Avenue.

TPD Chief Magnus on sanctuary city initiative on ballot

The City Council recently approved the initiative appearing on the ballot.

Elayne Gregg holds up a portrait of her 7-year-old daughter Rhia Danae Almeida (left) at a ceremonial bill signing for HB 2570 which creates a committee that will study the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls in Arizona. Rhia was the victim of a sexual assault and murder that took place in Ajo in 2009.

Arizona committee to begin studying violent crime against Indigenous women and girls

A main goal is to improve data collection on missing and murdered cases involving Indigenous women and girls.

A sign notifies the public about an active shooter drill taking place at the University of Arizona on August 14, 2019.

UAPD holds drill to prepare for active shooter event

How the university prepares for potential threats on campus.

Inside the Southeastern Arizona Communications Center in Sierra Vista. The center helps dispatch first responders with multiple agencies in Cochise County.

Technology helping curb border crime in Cochise County

Arizona 360 tours the county's new communications center for first responders.

An operator looks at monitors at Cochise County's Southeastern Arizona Communications Center, or SEACOM, on August 9, 2019.

Cochise County SEACOM, active shooter training, TPD chief on sanctuary cities

Plus, Arizona forms a committee to study violent crime against Indigenous women and girls.

UA professor of Systems and Industrial Engineering Larry Head sits for an interview with Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera at Arizona Public Media on July 11, 2019.

As industries turn to automation, cyber vulnerabilities arise

UA professor Larry Head says attacks on systems are inevitable.

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