Local mask mandates, Children’s Museum reopens, travel restrictions
The city of Tucson and Pima County plan to keep mask mandates in place, despite Gov. Ducey's executive order that phases out local ordinances.
Arizona vaccination rate for COVID passes 30% of population
Nearly 2.2 million Arizonans have received at least one dose, with nearly 1.4 million fully vaccinated
State Senate panel moves to ban COVID-19 vaccine requirements
Local government and business would be banned from requiring vaccines for employees and customers.
State Senate committee takes aim at abortion
The bill would ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
HEROES study: COVID vaccines 90% effective
First responders rank among workers with the highest risk
News roundup: UA researchers explore origin of Earth's water, Ducey establishes holiday to honor code talkers
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 31.
Colorado River tribes aim to establish ‘one unified voice’ in policy talks
Those reliant on the river’s flows for agricultural, municipal and industrial use are gearing up for years of negotiation over future policies.
Governor establishes Navajo Code Talker holiday
Now every August 14, the state of Arizona will recognize the Navajo U.S Marines in World War II who created an unbreakable code.
News roundup: Groundwater protection bills stall in legislature, county and UA retains mask mandates
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 30.
Pima County keeps mask mandate
County officials say the Governor has overreached his power.
No movement on groundwater protection bills
This year's efforts to bring more regulation to Arizona's groundwater use have failed in the state legislature.
UA not lifting mask requirements
The decision is despite Governor Ducey’s order allowing the end of mask mandates.
No increases for AZ resident undergrads in tuition proposals
University presidents reflect a commitment to ensuring affordable education despite the financial hardships caused by the pandemic
Anniversary of first COVID-19 cases among Tohono O'odham members
According Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care in early March 2021, 1,740 tribal members had contracted the disease.
News roundup: TUSD reports from first week back, Sonoran officials die in plane crash on way to Tucson
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 29.
