Tucson's Health is Below Average in Some Ways, Group Says
Health-data program rep says social and economic factors can have a big impact on the health of a city like Tucson.
Ducey Defends No-Tax Budget Growth of Teacher Pay Raise Plan
Meanwhile, educators push initiative to raise taxes on those with high incomes.
How Are Teachers Paid? A Discussion of School Funding With Former Supe
John Pedicone says the education debate is about much more than teacher salaries.
Pima County Supe Talks Education Funding Amid Protests Over Teacher Pay
Superintendent of Schools Dustin Williams explains why more funding is necessary.
Pima Community College, Employees to Meet Over Layoffs
State spending limits mean more than 60 positions need to be cut, spokesperson says.
Tucson Teachers Demand Better Pay During Downtown March
Hundreds marched from two schools and plan weekly demonstrations to get lawmakers' attention.
Episode 142: TUSD Searches for Next Superintendent
Also, Rosemont mine gets US environmental OK; opponents say they'll continue resisting.
'Woven Through Time' Reveals Cultural Fabric of the Southwest
Also on Arizona Spotlight: A state budget update; Dr. David Alberts retires from the UA Cancer Center; and "A Book I Love" returns.
State of the State and a Schools-Focused Budget
Education and the economy dominated the week's news from the Arizona Capitol.
Education the Centerpiece of Ducey's $9.79 Billion Budget
Promising resources for state schools and more teacher pay, including 2% annual raises.
Is Eller MBA Worth the Debt? Ranking Suggests It Is
Return on investment lands University of Arizona business school in 6th place on the list.
Businesses Work to Attract Students to Trades Careers
More than 1,100 kids attended Southern Arizona Construction Days, an event organizer said.
Feeding Our Future: Growing Community in Tucson’s Barrios
Home-grown efforts to improve Tucson’s struggling neighborhoods start with vegetable gardens.
September Sees Back-to-School Boost for Arizona Employment
The start of the academic year means roughly 30,000 people were hired last month, according to state data.
