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Arizona House Passes 3 Abortion-Related Bills

The bills deal with abortion drugs, fetal tissue, and charitable contributions

Bill Would Loosen Restrictions on Electronic Billboards

Astronomers worried that it will lead to incremental loss of dark skies.

Finding the Soul of an Octopus; and Who Killed Vincent Van Gogh?

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Looking ahead to the Arizona legislative session's second half; The Department of Child Safety deals with backlog of cases.

Slow Progress in Reform of State Child Safety Agency

'Cultural changes' are not going to happen overnight, lawmakers say.

Voters May Decide on Expanded Redistricting Commission

It would go from five to eight members, with Legislature as tiebreaker.

Will Career, Tech Education Funding Be Restored?

Unanimous House vote to support JTED funding, belying Gov Ducey's plan.

Senate Bill Aims to Reduce Arizona Pension Costs

A Senate committee passed changes to the public safety pension system

METRO WEEK: Cuts Would End Career, Tech Education

Alternative plan relies on grants and matching funds from businesses.

Sunnyside School Trustee Hernandez Seeks House Seat

Former intern credited with helping save Giffords after shooting will run in District 2

Tucsonans Want More School Funding in Governor's Budget

Supporters of community college, technical education say past cuts should be reversed.

AZ WEEK: Ducey Wants $31.5M for Border Drug Strike Force

Governor outlines priorities for 2016-17, including spending some of state's surplus.

House Democrats Unveil Education Funding Plan

Latest in series of plans from governor, Republican legislators, state schools chief.

Arizona One of Two States Without Law Against Texting While Driving

State Senator Steve Farley says he'll make his 10th attempt to pass a state ban next year

Arizona House Approves Abortion Restriction Bill

The Arizona House voted to approve a bill barring women from buying a health insurance plan through the federal marketplace that includes abortion coverage.

New Bill Would Establish Insurance Requirements for Ridesharing

Those using ride-for-hire apps would need insurance beyond personal plan

Standardized Tests No Longer Required in High School

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

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