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Lawmakers have until midnight April 8 to agree on a budget or the government will shut down.

What the Shutdown Means for Us

Arizona prepares for the local impact of a national problem, as a budget deal continues to elude the nation's leaders
Online options for books, music or movies are forcing brick and mortar establishments to adapt to the changing marketplace in order to keep attracting customers.

Digital, Traditional or Both?

Tucson's book, music and video stores face an evolving and competitive marketplace.
Jennifer Steen, a professor of political science at Arizona State University, says the current system for redistricting hasn't make districts more competitive.

Episode 12: Redistricting Arizona

Redrawing state congressional boundaries no longer involves 'smoke-filled back room,' experts say, but the system has fallen short of creating competitive election districts - more tonight at 8:30p.m., on PBS-HD
Arizona State Museum Archeology Curator Chuck Adams sizes up the museum's collection of Homolovi artifacts.

The Archeological Treasures of Homolovi State Park

Discover a place in Northern Arizona that is sacred land to the Hopi, a budget-troubled state park, and a storehouse of ancient relics.
Animal and Poison Ivy, members of Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.), talk about their efforts to help children.

Riding for a Reason

Bikers form a national protection squad to protect abused children
Despite the tough economy, some people are taking chances on new businesses and women are a vital part of the entrepreneurs.

Making Business Dreams Come True

More women are taking chances on following their professional passions, in spite of the recession
Twenty veterans from around the U.S. will get a tour of the UA that includes athletics clinics and sessions on how to take advantage of their higher education benefits. At the 4-day camp, vets will attend athletic clinics and learn from coaches and student-athletes.

Web Feature: On the Playing Field, Life Goes On

An all-veteran, all-amputee softball team reconnects with their love for the game

Finding a Home for Medical Marijuana

As state finalizes regulations about medical marijuana, local residents look for dispensary sites--and find a host of complex requirements
Arizona struggles to draw large corporate employers, says state Board of Regents Chair Anne Mariucci.

Episode 9: Business and the Skilled Workforce

Another round of funding cuts to the state's public universities bodes ill for the economy, regent chair says

A Humane Touch

New Humane Society of Southern Arizona vice-president Kerri Burns brings first-hand experience with animal rescues and law enforcement
The Pima County Board of Supervisors recently approved the purchase of 187 acres, to be added to the existing 700-acre Sweetwater Preserve.

Pima County Pumps Up Preserve

Aided by lower prices, County is adding nearly 200 acres to Sweetwater Preserve northwest of Tucson
Arizona needs 700 more primary-care physicians just to get to the national average.

Medicaid Funding in Jeopardy

Healthcare providers uneasy about impact of imminent AHCCCS cuts
Victor Aros' scrappy front-yard sign commemorates his family's rodeo history.

Web Feature: Love and Rodeo

For one Tucson family, competing in rodeo is a beloved art--and a balancing act
We talk to a person who required heart surgery due to her Lupus and now sits on the board of directors for the Lupus Foundation of Southern Arizona. We also speak to a research assistant professor at the UofA who is working on this topic.

Living with Lupus

Researchers and survivors in Tucson raise awareness of an often misunderstood disease

Episode 8: Medicaid Cuts Could Constrict State's Recovery

Health care for working poor, insurance rates, and the overall economy would all suffer if Arizona slashes or stops AHCCCS, experts say
Eric Magrane and his wife harvest rainfall with gutters and cisterns and grow native plants in swales that reduce water waste.

Conservation Close to Home

Tucson residents team up with local non-profit to increase beauty and decrease consumption

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