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Repair Projects Expanding on Tucson Streets, Roads

5-year program grows because lower costs, quicker completions allow city to stretch resources.

Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, north of Tucson, in January 2012.

Snow Pack Not Likely Enough to Minimize Wildfire Season

Preparations for summer already under way; snow pack not what it should be, experts say.

A student in Tucson High School's African American literature class

Reports of Common Core's Death Greatly Exaggerated

Bill banning curriculum standards dies in state Senate despite education leader's opposition.

New Safety Methods Sprout in Fields After E.coli Outbreak

California spinach problem in 2006 led to measures now in effect there and in Southern Arizona.

Business Boost to 'Read On, Tucson' Off to Good Start, But ...

More effort needed until it is 'in the DNA of a community,' early childhood education expert says.

Border wall in Arizona separating the United States and Mexico.

US Senate May Vote on Border Security Funding

Republican leader separates budget bill from other immigration issues hoping for passage.

Part-Time, Non-Tenured UA Faculty Set to Protest

Improved pay, paths to promotion, multi-year contracts, smaller class sizes among their grievances.

Ex-Congressman from Arizona Ordered to Prison

Rick Renzi must report Friday to begin serving 3-year federal term for corruption, money laundering.

TUSD Cancels AIMS Tests in Light of New State Law

Enacted Friday, legislation eliminates graduation requirement to pass test for 4 years

Missed Insurance Deadline? Maybe Not.

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

Solar Installations Saving Pima County Money

Nearly $2 million saved in 5 years

All-Cash Homes Sales Up In Tucson

2014 saw cash-buyers increase, institutional investor buys decrease

Standardized Tests No Longer Required in High School

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

Business Report: Arizona's Beer Industry is Growing

Looking at the state's growing craft brewing industry and legislation that could soon be affecting it.

Tucson Gasoline Prices Back Above $2 a Gallon

Continued price increase expected as supply tightens with refinery closures.

Low Funding Contributes to Teacher Turnover, Educators Say

Starting teacher pay in Arizona, averaging $32,000, is 12% lower than national average of $36,000.

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