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All Politics is Local

When does a local issue begin to matter in a national election? The experts say as soon as the media spotlights the issue.

RTA puts plans on hold to assume Sun Tran.

Agreement with the City of Tucson hits a roadblock.

Bodies... The Exhibit: Anatomy Lab for the Masses

Plastination process used for Bodies exhibit is employed by anatomy lab at University of Arizona.

UA-Based Clinic Helps Patients Who Have Lost Hope

Dubbed the “Clinic of Hope” by many, the Disability Assessment Research Clinic at the University of Arizona is a place where patients with chronic illness often end up as a last resort, as they feel they’re losing controls of their lives.

Commercial Real Estate bottoms out, follows national trend.

Empty storefronts line Tucson's most traveled corridors, but experts believe recovery is coming.

Horseshoe Fire Continues to Burn

The “Horseshoe Fire,” burning five miles west of the Arizona Town of Portal, continues to burn and is expected to take a few more weeks to contain.

Political Focus - Brewer White House Dustup

Governor Jan Brewer is angry with the White House about how she learned that Arizona is being sued over SB 1070

Refugees in Tucson: Lives as Immigrants Contribute to Our Community.

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.

Solar Energy and Water Concerns

Solar energy is a natural for Arizona, but is there a drawback? Some people say generating power from the sun can use too much water and Arizona can't afford that.

Political Conversations - Governor Jan Brewer

Governor Jan Brewer has been in office about 18 months and two topics have dominated the state's political landscape during that time: the budget and immigration.

Supreme Court Puts Clean Elections on Hold

The nation's highest court has issued a ruling keeping the state from distributing matching funds to Clean Elections candidates.

Tucson writer paints dark picture of Juarez

Charles Bowden's new book looks at the world's most violent city.

White House Border Meeting

Governor Brewer sits down with the President

U.S. Representative addresses SB 1070, solar energy, health care and other topics.

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords joins us on the weekly roundtable to discuss various issues that are important to residents of Southern Arizona.

War on Drugs is a Big Failure!

So says Writer Charles Bowden who has been covering the border for more than 30 years

Outcome of Sales Tax Vote Could Send Arizona Lawmakers Back to Work

If Arizona voters next week turn down a ballot question for an increase in the states sales tax, lawmakers would need to return to work to iron out some things.

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