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Green Party Back on Arizona Ballot

After being disqualified last year, party gains enough registered voters to be recognized again.

Bountiful Brilliant Blooms Expected This Spring

Scientists say good wildflower conditions may be manifest in certain Sonoran Desert sites.

AZ WEEK: Arizona Universities Brace for Cuts

How will higher-education institutions and students absorb $77M in state aid reductions?

Arizona Board of Regents Chairman Mark Killian (center) meets with University of Arizona students, Feb. 5, 2015.

Regents Want Cuts Reversed With Budget Improvement

'Defunding universities goes against state's goals of economic growth,' Regents president says.

Bill to Index Tax Brackets to Inflation OK'd on 1st Vote

Not indexing results in 'hidden tax' when income goes up for inflation, sponsoring legislator says.

Talk to Gov. Ducey About Education at Town Hall

Phone-in question-and-answer meeting Thursday at 7 pm will focus on 'Classrooms First.'

Regents President: Budget Cuts 'Imminent' at Universities

Students show up en masse, ask for budgeting transparency, grad student 'living wage.'

Affordable Care Act Signups Top 170K in Arizona

Nearly 50% increase from last year, federal health officials report; deadline to enroll Feb. 15.

Legislative Panel OKs Call for Convention to Amend Constitution

House Committee on Federalism, States’ Rights wants balanced budget provision.

Site of the proposed Rosemont copper mine, looking west from Highway 83.

State Issues Its OKs on Rosemont Water Quality

Decision now moves to federal level - Forest Service and Army Corps of Engineers.

Could Marijuana Be Economic Boost for Native Americans?

Federal government says tribes would be treated same as states that have legalized pot.

Ban on Photo Speed Enforcement Sought in Arizona

Bill's sponsor calls it breach of Constitution's protection against unreasonable searches.

Foster Children's Well Being Neglected, Lawsuit Says

Class action federal claim says Arizona violates youngsters' civil rights, despite 2014 state reforms.

State Seeks Input on Standards for Languages, PE

Proposed changes in measuring language proficiency; requirement for 60 minutes of daily exercise.

Analysis: Gasoline Prices May Have Bottomed Out

Statewide average of $1.90 a gallon, down 1 cent in a week, could be end of 6-month trend.

Apple to Open Mesa Data Center at Site of Failed Operation

Political officials laud plans for 150 permanent employees, plus construction crews during buildout.

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