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Pima Animal Care Center is Expanding

58% of county voters approved a $22M bond on Election Day.

Retired High School Counselor Takes Pima Community College Seat

Michael Duran concedes to Mark Hanna to become newest member of five-seat governing board.

Arizona Highways Are Going to Get Stricter

New safety plan calls for increased emphasis on speeding, aggressive driving.

2 State House Incumbents Lose, Third Too Close to Call

Pair of Southern Arizona Democrats unseated, 1 Republican in virtual tie with political newcomer.

Arizona Teens Have Stopped Using Most Kinds of Drugs

But nearly one-third reported using marijuana.

AZ WEEK: Election Day Tuesday; A Look at Final Campaigning

From money that poured in to a possible political transformation of Arizona.

Homelessness Down in Arizona

Tucson's focus to get veterans off the streets contributes to decline in numbers.

Recreational Marijuana Legalization Efforts Make a Comeback in Arizona

Same group that pushed issue in Colorado now has its eyes here; local drug use prevention groups worried.

Bureau of Reclamation Looking to Sell Stockpile of Water Credits

As much as 20 billion gallons of recharged groundwater in Tucson up for sale.

What Role Do Voter Polls Play in Election Campaigns?

Surveys could give insight of where races are headed, inform candidates of important issues to community.

Nearly Half of Early Ballots Requested in Pima County Mailed Back

More than 309K voters in region asked for one this election.

Airline Ticket Prices Out of Tucson Now Exceed $400

Airport in nation's top 50 for costs; officials blame companies for increases.

Gasoline Prices: Lowest They've Been in 3 Years

Triple-A of Arizona says Tucson is paying $2.94 a gallon in average, among cheapest in state.

From left to right, Andy Tobin, Martha McSally and Mitt Romney.

Former GOP Presidential Candidate in Tucson for Election Support

Mitt Romney joined Arizona congressional Republican nominees Martha McSally, Andy Tobin at a fundraising event.

METRO WEEK: What Impact Do Tucson Lawmakers Have on Arizona Legislature?

Two former legislators weigh in on changing influence of local politicians.

UA Graduate Student Gets EPA Award

Chris Guiterman will spend next two years researching effects past changes in climate have had on pine forest in Arizona.

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