AZ WEEK: Ducey Says Revenue from Job Creation Can Fix Budget
Republican would like to eliminate income tax, revamp tax code to attract more businesses, bring more work to Arizona.
METRO WEEK: Expanded Flight Training to Have Minimal Effect
Numbers could grow, but account for 6% of Davis-Monthan traffic, base officials say.
New Policy Expands Roles of Dreamers in Military
Only 1,500 slots in program that could offer fast track to citizenship to young undocumented immigrants.
Next AZ Governor Faces Economic, Fiscal Issues
Deficit of up to $1B in next 2 years; tax revenue still low after recession; joblessness high.
Tucson Names Reid Park Zoo Baby Elephant 'Nandi'
Residents were given chance to vote in a public poll; means sweet or fun in Siswati language.
TUSD Faces Possible $15M Budget Deficit
In recent years district closed schools to balance previous funding shortfalls.
Initial Tests Show No Toxic Waste in San Pedro River
AZ Dept. of Environmental Quality sampled two areas Tuesday after alert that contamination from Mexican mine could potentially make its way north.
Tucson Streetcar Ridership Exceeds Expectations
5,000 passengers on average day, compared with projections of 3,600; wide range of users from students to families.
Polls: Arizona Governor’s Race Still Close Between Major Party Candidates
Figures show Republican Ducey is slightly ahead of Democrat DuVal; 7% of votes went to Libertarian Hess.
ACLU, Bookman's Sue Arizona Over 'Revenge Porn' Law
Groups, other plaintiffs say law is so broad it criminalizes any person who distributes, displays a nude image without 'explicit permission.'
Arizona Improves Newborn Health Screening
Testing for 28 diseases now exemplary for other states, March of Dimes says.
Gubernatorial Forum at Jewish Community Center Transcript
Republican Ducey, Democrat DuVal, Libertarian Hess take on education, economy, taxes, other issues in 90-minute Q-and-A in Tucson.
Mexican Copper Mine Contamination Spills Into San Pedro River
Authorities in northern Mexico issue a binational alert over mine water leakage in creeks, streams.
Gubernatorial Forum Touches on Border, Gay Marriage, Legal Marijuana
Democrat DuVal, Libertarian Hess, Americans Elect Mealer faced off at UA; Ducey absent citing previous commitment.
UA Surpasses $1B Mark in Fundraising Campaign
Just five months into fundraise phase, gift from Haury estate pushes UA closer to $1.5B goal.
