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Confronting Suicide Part 1: Teen Suicides

In Arizona, percentage of high school students injured or poisoned in suicide attempt almost doubled from 2003 to 2013.

AZ Week: District Charter Schools Struggle with Unstable Funds

Gov. Jan Brewer had asked for $33 million to fund public school district sponsored charter schools; state Legislature came up with about 75% of that.

Brewer Eliminates Sales Tax on Energy Sold to Manufactures

Gov. Jan Brewer signed SB 1413 Friday hoping to lure more businesses to Arizona; passing legislation was one of goals highlighted in her State of the State.

Adult Abuse Cases Increasing in AZ

Arizona Capitol Times reports that the backlog of adult-protection cases has been growing as attention has been focused on efforts to reconstruct the state's child-protection agency.

Weekly Business Report: Rio Nuevo Set to Renovate TCC

AZPM partners with the newspaper Inside Tucson Business for a weekly report on local business and economic news.

Local High School Teacher Wins National Award

Art Almquist, a drama teacher at Tucson High Magnet School, is recognized as Teacher of The Year by People Magazine.

Air Force Officials Visit Congress, Defend Grounding of A-10s

At a meeting of a subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee, Gen. Larry Spencer, the Air Force vice chief of staff, said cutting the A-10 was a financial decision.

Chalk Art Fest Turns Sidewalks into Canvases

A creative group gathers for the third annual Park Place Chalk Art Festival to make art seem like child's play.

Tucson Home Sales Up By Almost 17.7%, Report Says

The housing market continues to improve, that’s according to figures from the Tucson Association of Realtors.

World Cup of Trap & Skeet Shooting Comes to Tucson

More than 300 shooters from 44 countries are competing in Tucson this weekend, with the hopes of qualifying for the world championships.

Bennett First to Officially File Papers for GOP Gov Primaries

Arizona Secretary of State meets requirements to qualify for the August Republican primary ballot.

Arizona Earns B for State Spending Transparency

Evaluation conducted by Public Interest Research Group; more room for improvement in tax subsidies to attract companies to move here.

Ruling for Horne's Campaign Finance Law Case Expected Soon

Yavapai County prosecutors say they produced enough evidence to prove Arizona Atty. Gen. Tom Horne illegally coordinated campaign spending with his aide.