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Demonstrators gathered in downtown Tucson to protest the government shutdown, Jan. 25, 2019.

Tucson Protesters Question Temporary Government Reopening

Some people in the crowd believe the government won't stay open.

Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D) during an interview at Arizona Public Media on January 18, 2019.

Grijalva on Shutdown and Border Security, Drought Contingency Plan

He joined Christopher Conover for an interview at Arizona Public Media.

Sen. Marth McSally (R) during an interview with Arizona 360 at the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas in Nogales, Arizona on January 22, 2019.

McSally on Shutdown, Drought Contingency Plan, Priorities in Senate

The freshman senator sat down with Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera in Nogales.

An e-scooter left beside a trail in a park in the Washington, D.C., area.

Tucson Seeking Right Plan for E-Scooters

The prospect of electric scooters on the streets of Tucson has led to a conversation about issues like safety.

Baboquivari Peak, the most sacred site for the Tohono O'odham people, can be seen from many parts of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge.

Volunteers Say Shutdown is Curtailing Vital Work at Wildlife Refuge

Work is being left undone at the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge as volunteers can't access facilities or use tools.

Senate Committee Votes to Increase Education Sales Tax

The extra money would fund public education in Arizona.

Signs held by No More Deaths supporters before the start of trial of four volunteers, Jan. 15, 2019.

Border Aid Group Volunteers Found Guilty on Misdemeanor Charges

The charges stem from the No More Deaths volunteers leaving food and water in the desert.

Gov. Doug Ducey tours Pima Community College's downtown campus as part of a Caterpillar announcement, Aug. 24, 2018. From left, Lee Lambert, PCC Chancellor; Ducey; Greg Wilson, PCC academic dean of business, occupational and professional programs; and Jean Savage, vice president for Caterpillar’s surface mining and technology division.

Ducey Releases Budget, Including First Funding for PCC Since 2015

The $11.4 billion spending plan includes $20 million to expand PCC's aviation program.

Republican Gov. Doug Ducey delivers his State of the State address at the State Capitol on January 14, 2019.

Gov Ducey Lays Out Agenda in State of the State Speech

He discussed some of his proposals with Lorraine Rivera.

A warning label for opioid addiction on an oxycodone bottle.

Tucson, Pima County Sue Opioid Industry

The suit claims manufacturers deceived the public about the addictive nature of opioids.

Changes to Title IX Would Narrow Definition of Sex Discrimimation

A look at proposed changes to the federal law prohibiting such discrimination in education in the #MeToo era.

Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Tucson, stands outside her congressional office in Washington, D.C., in this photo posted on her official Twitter account.

Rep Kirkpatrick Wants to Help 'Dreamers' Work for Congress

The Arizona representative's first bill would allow DACA recipients to work on Capitol Hill.

Utilities Offer Help to Unpaid Federal Workers

TEP and Southwest Gas will cancel late fees and disconnections.

Tohono O'odham Vice Chairman Verlon Jose leans against a fence on the U.S.-Mexico border, which divides the Nation.

Tohono O'odham Officials Argue Against Border Wall

Tribal leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. to make their case before a committee.

Native Americans Tell Committee Government Shutdown is Closing Medical Clinics

Testimony in a committee chaired by Arizona Rep. Grijalva pointed to medical assistance for the elderly and needy.

Beer making at Borderlands Brewing Company.

Shutdown Hampers Tucson Brewery's Plans to Grow

Loan processing and exportation are on hold according to Borderlands Brewing, putting financial pressure on the small business.

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