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Part-Time, Non-Tenured UA Faculty Set to Protest

Improved pay, paths to promotion, multi-year contracts, smaller class sizes among their grievances.

Ex-Congressman from Arizona Ordered to Prison

Rick Renzi must report Friday to begin serving 3-year federal term for corruption, money laundering.

TUSD Cancels AIMS Tests in Light of New State Law

Enacted Friday, legislation eliminates graduation requirement to pass test for 4 years

Missed Insurance Deadline? Maybe Not.

Federal gov. extends window to buy health insurance to end of April to avoid tax penalty

Solar Installations Saving Pima County Money

Nearly $2 million saved in 5 years

All-Cash Homes Sales Up In Tucson

2014 saw cash-buyers increase, institutional investor buys decrease

Standardized Tests No Longer Required in High School

State law, effective Friday, eliminates mandate to pass AIMS or any state exam to graduate

Business Report: Arizona's Beer Industry is Growing

Looking at the state's growing craft brewing industry and legislation that could soon be affecting it.

Tucson Gasoline Prices Back Above $2 a Gallon

Continued price increase expected as supply tightens with refinery closures.

Low Funding Contributes to Teacher Turnover, Educators Say

Starting teacher pay in Arizona, averaging $32,000, is 12% lower than national average of $36,000.

Transgender Woman Held in Male Immigrant Detention Center

Activists pushing for release of Guatemalan immigrant, end to alleged abuse inside facility.

Insect Forces Expanded Arizona Citrus Quarantine

Tiny bug psyllid can carry 'citrus greening disease,' and has devastated parts of Florida's crop.

Republicans: Grand Canyon Needs No New Protection

4 Arizona congressmen oppose designation as national monument, which would protect watershed.

Businessman Named to Head Arizona Welfare Agency

Ducey selects Tim Jeffries of Scottsdale's P7 Enterprises to head Department of Economic Security.

METRO WEEK EXTRA: In Search of Local Brewing Products

All components needed to make craft beers truly Tucson products are falling into place.

Kegs await shipping at Dragoon Brewery in Tucson.

METRO WEEK: Tucson Beer Brewing Becoming Big Business

Craft beverages continue growing in popularity; one brewmaster's search for all local products.

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