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Lee Lambert, Pima Community College chancellor, April 2018.

PCC chancellor 'cautiously optimistic' as pandemic forces major pivot

A conversation with Chancellor Lee Lambert about how the college is faring and what the pandemic could mean for its future.
Newspaper classified listings.

First-time unemployment claims decrease in Arizona

The numbers are still nearly double what they were a month ago.
The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center reported a rise in calls in the first three months of 2020.

Poison center calls rise in first quarter of year

The No. 1 type of call to the Arizona center was accidental ingestion of household cleaners.
Still image from a Banner Health video of drive-thru COVID-19 specimen collection. Banner says the testing is by <a href="https://www.bannerhealth.com/patients/patient-resources/covid-19" target="_blank">appointment only</a>.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 27

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: "Testing blitz," education initiatives, and more.
Stephen and Dale Ott offer mixology classes over Zoom.

One Tucson couple takes happy hour virtual

With their industry on ice, Dale and Stephen Ott found a creative solution.
A woman speaks to someone in a vehicle seeking a COVID-19 test at a drive-thru testing site set up at Walgreens in Tucson on April 21, 2020.

Arizona to conduct COVID-19 'testing blitz'

The state hopes to test up to 60,000 people over three weekends.
A row of empty lockers in a hallway at Marana Middle School.

Arizona education initiatives turn to mailing out petitions

The groups are hoping the new approach will help offset lost time and signatures due to COVID-19 distancing measures.

Rule makes small casinos eligible for Paycheck Protection Program

Lawmakers from Arizona are calling the SBA interim rule a win for some of the state's tribal casinos.
U.S currency.

Local company with millions in cash gets federal stimulus loan

The government is now asking many publicly-traded companies to give the money back.
A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 24

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: State expands COVID testing, changes to political campaigns, wildfire impacts and more.
Hubble space telescope.

Hubble space telescope marks 30 years of exploration

The space science landmark received help from the University of Arizona.

AZ Rep. proposes federal malpractice insurance for urban Indian health facilities

Expanded coverage would apply off-reservation where the majority of tribal members live.
File image of a health care worker adjusting an IV bag.

Pima County Health Dept. head on PPE shortages, reopening state

A discussion with Dr. Bob England.
A woman speaks to someone in a vehicle seeking a COVID-19 test at a drive-thru testing site set up at Walgreens in Tucson on April 21, 2020.

Epidemiologist: no indication warmer weather will deter COVID-19 cases

A discussion with University of Arizona epidemiologist Michael Worobey.
Tractors tend a cotton farm in Marana on April 22, 2020.

Ripple effects of global coronavirus pandemic rattle Arizona’s farming industry

Hard hit nations big importers of one Marana farm's crops.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero sits for an interview with Arizona 360 on April 23, 2020.

Tucson Mayor Romero discusses economic impact of the pandemic

Her plan to help small businesses, nonprofits and workers in the city.

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