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Arizona Employment Rising, But Recession Hangover Remains

State projects 2.2% growth this year, 2.4% next; Tucson area growth will pick up more slowly.

State House Debates Bills Limiting Federal Role

One would block policies not passed by Congress; another would restrict EPA's water rules.

Parents of Slain Journalist Discuss Dangers of Foreign Reporting

UA Center for Border and Global Journalism hosts panel discussion on campus Thursday.

Education, Water Rank High with Arizonans

New poll shows prisons, arts, parks and recreation are low-priorities for state residents.

A student in Tucson High School's African American literature class

Reports of Common Core's Death Greatly Exaggerated

Bill banning curriculum standards dies in state Senate despite education leader's opposition.

New Safety Methods Sprout in Fields After E.coli Outbreak

California spinach problem in 2006 led to measures now in effect there and in Southern Arizona.

Border wall in Arizona separating the United States and Mexico.

US Senate May Vote on Border Security Funding

Republican leader separates budget bill from other immigration issues hoping for passage.

Parlez-vous français? French Among Friends in Arizona

L'Alliance Française in Tucson is one of many around the world.

Ex-Congressman from Arizona Ordered to Prison

Rick Renzi must report Friday to begin serving 3-year federal term for corruption, money laundering.

TUSD Cancels AIMS Tests in Light of New State Law

Enacted Friday, legislation eliminates graduation requirement to pass test for 4 years

Missed Insurance Deadline? Maybe Not.

Federal gov. extends window to buy health insurance to end of April to avoid tax penalty

Solar Installations Saving Pima County Money

Nearly $2 million saved in 5 years

All-Cash Homes Sales Up In Tucson

2014 saw cash-buyers increase, institutional investor buys decrease

Standardized Tests No Longer Required in High School

State law, effective Friday, eliminates mandate to pass AIMS or any state exam to graduate

Business Report: Arizona's Beer Industry is Growing

Looking at the state's growing craft brewing industry and legislation that could soon be affecting it.

Tucson Gasoline Prices Back Above $2 a Gallon

Continued price increase expected as supply tightens with refinery closures.

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