UA's First Day of Class Sees Student Increase in Some Areas
Growth in freshmen diversity to 41.3%; but first-year student numbers down slightly from last year.
AZ Week: Still a Dream, But Progress Has Been Made
Arizonans recall 50th anniversary of March on Washington with reflections on race relations, search for equality.
Popular 'Seed Library' Expands to 8th Location
Program focuses on coaching people on gardening, food preservation.
New AZ Regulations Better Define Midwives' Scope Of Practice
State's department of health released changes this summer; Tucson midwife discusses how these affect her work.
Tucson Primary Election Tuesday, But Nothing to Decide
Candidates in Wards 3, 5, 6 unopposed in primary; contests in 2 races for November general election.
Court Strikes Down AZ Law Denying Abortion Funding
Law disqualified women's health providers such as Planned Parenthood from receiving public money.
NPR: DREAMers, Others Help Shift View of Undocumented Migration
However, the 'DREAM 9' sparked criticism from allies, opponents for self-deporting to then re-enter US.
AZ, KS Officials Sue Elections Assistance Commission
Lawsuit would force agency to modify federal voter registration forms to require documents proving US citizenship.
Epilepsy Rates in Hispanics Lower Along the AZ-Sonora Border
Recent study shows more Caucasians suffer from neurological disorder; results differ in non-border cities.
Korean Students Study U.S. Support For Children of Incarcerated Parents
Four undergradutes travel 7,000 miles to visit Pima Prevention Partnership and other U.S. groups.
US Education Secretary Touring West, Including AZ
Stops in Tucson, Phoenix area, Yuma next month as part of focus on pre-school, college affordability, immigration.
AZ Income-Tax Overhaul Target of Study
Task force will begin meeting Wednesday to consider policy changes leading to legislation for simplification in 2014.
AZ Week: Changing Tactics to Grow Tucson's Economy
Filling 'talent gap' will retain and attract businesses more than incentives, tax breaks, location, other factors.
NPR: Water Flows Will Be Reduced on Colorado River
Water shortages in AZ, other lower basin states could begin as early as 2016, Bureau of Reclamation says.
AZ Jobless Rate Stays at 8.0%; July Job Loss: 15,100
Government, education, tourism industry shed workers, but year-over job gains remain strong.
