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Local Medical Tech Co Testing New Devices for Artificial Hearts

SynCardia will launch a smaller device for people who are too petit such as elderly women and children.

New Tech Uses Patient's Body to Power Pacemakers

A major challenge for the device's manufactures is its battery, which must be safe, reliable and long lasting as it controls abnormal heartbeat.

AZ's Electorate Changing, More Latinos Could Shift Politics

Report says demographic changes alone will not make difference in elections, Latinos must vote.

US, Mexico Cooperate to Restore Flow of Water to CO River Delta

Water hasn’t flowed regularly in the once-lush delta since 1960; Starting March 23, 105,000 acre-feet will be release from the Morelos Dam bordering Yuma.

Poll: Many Arizonans Agreed With Brewer's Veto of SB 1062

Governor vetoed controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act last week; Public Policy Polling surveyed 870 state voters, including 403 Republican primary voters.

House OKs Surprise Inspections of Abortion Clinics

AZ Democrats objected the 34-22 vote saying legislation is an attack on women, unconstitutional.

Study: Diabetes, Obesity Still Common Among Latinos in US

New report examines health, lifestyle of adult Latinos, Hispanics in the country; also found most did not have health insurance.

Students hard at work in a Tucson Unified School District classroom.

Initial Approval for Bill Prohibiting Use of Common Core in AZ

Arizona Senate OKs legislation sponsored by state Sen. Al Melvin of Tucson; standards implemented in 2010, some Republicans have denounced them.

Training Prepares Police to Respond in Mental Health Crises

Crisis Intervention Training raises awareness, reduces use of force, but did not take hold in Southern Arizona until tragedy in 2000.

UAPD Hires New Police Chief

Former chief retired, Cmdr. Brian Seastone promoted; he proposes more community outreach, working with other UA departments.

Fish, Plants, Water Combined in Method, May Help Feed People

More Tucson residents are experimenting with aquaponics systems in their homes or businesses.

AZ Natl Parks Bring Nearly Billions, Support Thousands of Jobs

Report by the National Park Service says Grand Canyon generated just under half a billion dollars, Tucson's Saguaro Park about $38 million from visitors.

UPDATED: Sponsor Amends Public Funds for Private Ed Bill

Republican Rep. Debbie Lesko changes to legislation would allow students from almost all AZ schools to enroll in program, use public money to pay for private education.

Brewer Appoints ASU Student to Board of Regents

Mark Naufel, a senior in finance, will be 2014's ABOR student regent; pending state Senate confirmation, term will be starting in July.

CD 9 Rep Among Those Who May Fill Pastor's Vacant Seat

Arizona Congressional District 9, covering city of Tempe, may be without Rep. Kyrsten Sinema as she could move on to Rep. Ed Pastor's vacancy after end of term retirement.

Phoenix Mayor in Mexico Talking Cross Border Trade

Mayor Greg Stanton traveling to Hermosillo, Sonora for event celebrating relationship between cities; discuss increasing economic opportunities.

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