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Protests continue over holiday weekend

People protesting the Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade were out across the country including in Tucson and Sierra Vista.

Tucson greets Roe reversal with protests

The crowd blocked Congress St and several intersections downtown.

Arizona ready for kids' COVID shots

Tens of thousands of doses are on the way to the state.

COVID risks up in Arizona

The CDC has raised the transmission rates for many Arizona counties.

Tucson City Council passes resolution supporting abortion rights

The resolution is in advance of an expected U-S Supreme Court ruling.

Most of Southern Arizona still must wear masks

The CDC has changed the guidance for when people need to wear masks.

Arizona court upholds decision to not release COVID records

An appeals court says not all COVID records are public.

Legal settlement is a win for Pascua Yaqui voting rights.

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More federal COVID-19 money for Arizona

Rural hospitals are getting millions from the federal government.

Pima County making progress on COVID-19 vaccines

President Biden set a goal of a 70% vaccination rate by July 4.

Ducey bans vaccine passports

Ducey issued an order banning government use of vaccine passports.

Pima County stops using Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

The county is following CDC and FDA recommendations.

State Senate panel moves to ban COVID-19 vaccine requirements

Local government and business would be banned from requiring vaccines for employees and customers.

State Senate committee takes aim at abortion

The bill would ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

Pima County keeps mask mandate

County officials say the Governor has overreached his power.

Pima County gets FEMA COVID-19 vaccine site

The state changes course on allowing FEMA to come in.

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