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Prop 123's Slim Victory Shows 'How Displeased Voters Are'

Arizona Week looks at what happens now that education funding measure passed.

This American Life: The Middle of Nowhere

This week stories from faraway, hard-to-get-to places. Saturday at Noon and Sunday at 7:00 p.m. on NPR 89.1.

The Mysterious Crested Saguaro

The Mysterious Crested Saguaro takes an in-depth look into this extremely rare mutation of the saguaro cactus.

Arizona Illustrated Episode 232

Crested Saguaros; Bareback Rider; Second Chances After Hitting Bottom

Woman Fights for Mental Health Care in Rural Arizona

Sheri George wages war against health care provider shortage in rural communities.

Phoenix Man Files Suit to Block Prop 123, Citing Federal Law

Claims increased pull from State Land Trust violates law that made Arizona a state.

Four Decades of Perseverance Rewarded with College Degree

An education for Tucsonan Karen Schaffner was a long time coming.

Lake Mead at Lowest Level on Record, 37% Capacity

Further declines seen before upstream dam releases will build it again.

One Woman's Fight for Mental Health Care in Rural Arizona

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The vote on Prop 123; help for women entrepreneurs in Tucson; and a dream fulfilled after four decades of ambition.

POV: The Return

In 2012, California amended its “Three Strikes” law, suddenly freeing prisoners and turning lives upside down. Monday at 10 p.m. on PBS 6.

Ducey Declares Victory for Prop. 123 School Funding Plan

Ballot proposal wins by 1.6 percent margin; not everyone's happy with outcome.

Tucson Area Home Sales Numbers Up, Inventory Down

Local market continues to recover, but number of homes for sale is still a weakness.

Prop 123: When Will School Funding Vote Count End?

In race that's too close to call, some feel anxiety, while others are optimistic.

Marana, Oro Valley Lead Pima County Population Growth

More than half of all new residents to Tucson area live in northwest side towns.

Nogales High School Mariachis Awarded $40,000 Grant

Teens win most competitions they enter, making them among best groups in country.

Port's New Rail 'Off Ramp' Could Be Boost For Tucson's Logistics

Addition at Port of Tucson allows easy access to Union Pacific mainline.

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