News roundup: City seeks input on transportation, state embraces age-based vaccine distribution
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 4.
Arizona seeks to create surface water protections after Clean Water Act rollback
The legislation aims to fill the gap left by the rollback of federal protections, but not everyone is pleased with the current proposal.
Vendors cope with Tucson Gem and Mineral Show cancellation
Tony Paniagua reports on how some companies are operating despite the cancellation of the main event.
Arizona Legislature, Gem Show vendors, new COVID-19 vaccine
Plus, analyzing headlines from Pima County with a journalists roundtable.
Romero calls for halt to zoo expansion project.
Pathway to Asia section would cover Reid Park's Barnum Hill.
Essential workers are COVID-19 vaccine eligible
The state has changed vaccine phases to age based.
Ducey orders in-person classes by March 15
The order allows schools to continue offering a mix of in-person and virtual classes
City of Tucson wants input on ranking transportation needs
The deadline to submit feedback for Move Tucson's prioritization principles is March 12.
State Senate changes Permanent Early Voting List
Staying on the list would require voting under new legislation passed by the Senate.
In rapidly warming Colorado River Basin, the negotiating table is being set
A new round of talks could define how the river system adapts to a changing climate for the next generation.
Tohono O'odham Community College has received hygiene supplies from AT&T
The community college hopes the nearly $77,000 worth of supplies helps protect students when they come back to campuses.
News roundup: U.S. Forest Service rescinds Oak Flat review, effort to recall Tucson mayor falls short
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 2.
U.S. Supreme Court likely to uphold Arizona voting restrictions
Conservative majority suggest they would throw out an appellate ruling that struck down the restrictions as racially discriminatory
Ducey gets vaccine as Arizona COVID death toll tops 16,000
The latest figures increase the state’s pandemic totals to 818,670 confirmed cases and 16,080 deaths.
Forest Service rescinds environmental review for Resolution Copper proposed mine
It is unclear how the withdrawn final environmental impact statement will impact Oak Flat or the land swap.
