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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.

2 Hotshot Widows Seeking Additional Death Benefits

Both filed claims last month with city of Prescott to receive benefits from a state retirement system.

Nonprofits Raise Over $1M on AZ Gives Day

While final numbers are not yet available, Lauren Schroeder of Arizona Alliance of Nonprofits estimates a total near $1.4 million.

Report Highlights Davis-Monthan Economic Impact in Region

The military base circulated about $1.47B, filled about 4,400 jobs in S. AZ, according to its FY 2013 Economic Impact Analysis.

Edward Beshore, Deputy Principal Investigator for OSIRIS REx Mission, discusses the dangers Earth faces from space objects.

UA Gets NASA OK to Move Ahead with Mission to Asteroid

Launch of OSIRIS-REx scheduled for 2016, returning in 2023 with soil samples, mapping to explore origins of solar system.

Pima County Wastewater Project Finishes Early, Under Budget

Project was designed to improve the quality of treated effluent being pumped into the Santa Cruz River, bringing it up to EPA standards.

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.

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