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Arizona Legislature plans to pass necessary bills, adjourn by the end of the week

The House speaker said the goal is to pass a baseline budget and bills to keep agencies running before wrapping work due to COVID-19.

As gigs get canceled, fundraiser aims to help keep Tucson musicians afloat

Performers are losing income as the city's venues cancel events or go dark to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.

Tucson International Airport says shorter lines biggest impact of pandemic so far

An official says that while COVID-19 is hitting the airline industry hard, the Tucson airport is open for business and stepping up cleaning procedures.

Pima County going ahead with presidential preference election, with one polling place change

The elections director says the county is prepared to deal with the virus on election day.

Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 16

AP coverage of COVID-19 impacting the state: Arizona schools closed, cases up to 18, primary election, and more.

Arizona closing schools due to COVID-19 concerns

The governor and the superintendent of public instruction announced schools will be closed through at least March 27.

COVID-19 preparedness, TPD deflection program, census undercount

Plus, understanding the long-term economic impacts of the novel coronavirus.

Hard-to-count populations a concern ahead of 2020 census in Arizona

University of Arizona researcher Jason Jurjevich estimates up to 1.8 million Arizonans could go uncounted this year.

Coronavirus-related cancellations hit Tucson tourism industry

Visit Tucson says the cancellations coincide with the apex of the event season.

Judges ask DOJ to reconsider hearings in high-traffic immigration courts amid coronavirus outbreak

Judges and attorneys working in immigration courts say they need federal support to protect their clients and the public.

Emergency voting in Pima County going ahead, recorder says

The recorder's office says wipes and hand sanitizer are available for those casting early ballots.

Tucson, Pima County cancellations, postponements or closures due to COVID-19

An ongoing list of Tucson and Pima County events that have been canceled or postponed.

Indigenous group reaffirms importance of Quitobaquito Springs amid border wall construction

The group discussed how construction and pumping local groundwater is affecting the sacred site.

Tucson, Oro Valley announce changes prompted by coronavirus

Both are restricting attendance at public meetings to curb the chances of community spread.

Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 13

AZPM and AP coverage of COVID-19 impacting the state and country: Pima County steps, UA basketball, how to clean your phone, and more.

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