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State Senator Hopeful Arizona Will Ratify Equal Rights Amendment

A discussion with Democratic state Sen. Victoria Steele.

Ratifying the ERA; Texting While Driving; Aviation Tech at PCC

A look at early initiatives in the Arizona Legislature.

American Experience: Sealab

Discover the forgotten story of the U.S. Navy's "Aquanauts," who pioneered undersea exploration.

Microbes Aren't as Bad as You Might Think, Researchers Say

UA professor promotes findings that show certain bacteria are good for you.

Moving the Needle on Education

A look at the continuing challenges for public education in Arizona following a year of grassroots efforts like #RedForEd.

Shooting Closes Lanes at Downtown Nogales Border Crossing

Officials are still piecing together what happened in the shooting involving a car heading southbound into Mexico.

Arizona Illustrated Episode 519

Lasting Legacy, the Maxwell Family; Quin Davis, special effects artist; When Sarah Runs, Tucson marathon runner Sara Sellers; Far Afield: June West

Nogales Officials Threaten to Sue the Government Over Border Razor Wire

The mayor and council passed a resolution to demand the razor wire come down.

Arizona Lawmakers Ready Changes to How English Language Learners are Taught

The House and Senate are poised to pass bill changing how ELL students are taught.

Episode 168: The Microbes Shaping Our Lives

Microbes are traditionally seen as dangerous to human health, but is that always the case?

Whitaker Testimony

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker is being questioned by the House Judiciary Committee. Watch it live online.

Two Bills Could Set New Minimum Age for Tanning Salons

Sponsors of the proposals have spent nearly a decade trying to get the restrictions put into law.

Arizona Legislator Looks to Make Sex Ed More Inclusive

Current laws limit instruction pertaining to homosexuality.

Pima County Supervisors Approve Sale of $25M in Road Bonds

The bond plan is earmarked to fund voter-approved roadway improvement projects.

Nogales Officials Want Border Wall's Razor Wire Removed

The City Council passed a resolution condemning installation of new razor wire covering the wall passing through downtown.

Tucson Restaurant Legacies

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How national civility is being re-invigorated 8 years after a Tucson tragedy; how Tucson was once a stand-in for Las Vegas; and Adiba Nelson considers the many special kinds of "Black Love".

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