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AZ Foreclosure Rates Flattening at Pre-Recession Levels

Tucson area has 248 homes in some form of foreclosure in March; one more than area saw in February.

Bicycle Month Highlights Common Safety Misconceptions

TPD recommends cyclists go beyond state law requirements for visibility, and drivers should watch for bicyclists.

Bioscience Roadmap to Translate Research into Products

Industry poised to expand in Arizona during next decade, planning document sets goals for growth.

Local Food Festival First of Its Kind in Tucson

Organizer of Viva La Local says event is an opportunity to celebrate locally-produced foods.; he's impressed by positive reaction.

UPDATE: Surprise Inspections of Abortion Clinics Gets Senate OK

Without debate the Arizona Senate approves abortion measure; being sent to Gov. Jan Brewer's desk.

An A-10 plane sits in a hanger at Davis Monthan Air Force Base.

US Sens Say Cutting A-10 is Violation of Law

National Defense Authorization Act passed last year, says the Air Force “may not retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage” any A-10s during calendar 2014.

AZ Legislature OKs Tax Cuts for Major Manufacturers

One bill gives a multi-million tax credit to the world's biggest corporation to install and run a solar facility.

New Medical Care Method Could Reduce Health Costs, Creator Says

Concerned with providing quality care while also lowering health care costs, the co-director of the UA's Center on Aging, Mindy Fain, created a new model for caring for elderly patients.

Tucson Ending Pension Payments Based on Sick Leave

Sick time buy-back program inflated pension contributions by $1.2 million; city attorney had advised to evaluate such expenses.

Temp Block of New AZ Abortion Rules Remains

9th Circuit panel says Tuesday patients will likely suffer harm if rules take effect, as they will immediately lose access to common abortion procedure.

Health Equity in Pima County is Focus of Upcoming Event

Pima County's Health Dept. hosting panel to address issues, such as developing healthy lifestyles, equal access to health care.

TEP to Cut Coal Capacity, Expand Renewable Resource Use

Plans to cut one-third in next 15 years, while expanding its reliance on natural gas and other renewables.

All Un-Investigated Child Abuse Reports Assigned

The so-called CARE team named by Gov. Jan Brewer provided the latest update late Monday; the nearly 6,600 ignored reports have had a response they say.

Expo Teaches About Past Through Archeology

The annual event hosted by Arizona State Parks has been around for 32 years; highlights region's history.

Pima County Could Seek Mitigation for Pipeline Construction

Environmental Impact Statement for Kinder-Morgan's Sierrita Pipeline didn't find major negative impacts; County administrator says it could create second smuggling corridor.

Exhibit Features Native Palms in the Sonoran Desert

Tohono Chul is recreating a "palm oasis" from Sonora, Mexico; based off of canyons along the Sea of Cortez.

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