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Auditor: State Schools Spend Less Per Student Than US Average

About 54% of Arizona funds go to instruction compared with 61% nationally, state report says.

McSally: A-10 Grounding Bad Sign for Davis-Monthan

Nine aircraft put on 'backup status' in Tucson means ground crews will move elsewhere, she says.

AZ WEEK: American Journalists Abroad Face Increasing Peril

Parents of slain freelancer James Foley, former hostage Terry Anderson discuss dangers.

METRO WEEK: Changes Ahead for Tucson City Government?

Affect of city changes: 'It would be very difficult to have failing Tucson and a prosperous region.'

Arizona Congressional Redistricting Goes to Supreme Court

Arguments in DC Monday over whether voter-approved commission or Legislature should draw lines.

Missed Insurance Deadline? Maybe Not.

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

Standardized Tests No Longer Required in High School

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

Legislation OKs Kin to Payday Loan Industry in Arizona

Lawmakers push bill out of committee to allow high-interest 'flex loans' for those with bad credit.

Life-changing Experiences While Serving Overseas

Peace Corps volunteers say life abroad opens new horizons, and is unforgettable.

Election Law Changes Debated in Legislature Monday

Among proposals: earlier primary, Clean Elections restirctions, fixes allowed for early ballot mistakes.

AZ WEEK: Grad Students Lobby for Minimized Cuts

Lawmakers tell them universities could lose more than the $75 million in Ducey's budget proposal.

Nevada Awards Contract for Start of I-11

$83M contract for short stretch of freeway eventually to be part of Arizona-Las Vegas route.

Arizona House OKs Indexing for Income Taxes

Party-line vote would allow bracket adjustments to keep taxes from rising on inflation.

Tucson Looking to Replace Street Lights With LED

Phoenix putting 90,000 energy-efficient bulbs in place; Tucson plans to start in 6 months.

McSally Pushes Border Security Bill

She leads Republican effort on House floor to move legislation that stalled last month.

Ban on Photo Speed Enforcement Sought in Arizona

Bill's sponsor calls it breach of Constitution's protection against unreasonable searches.

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