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Tucson Launches Streetcar Development Guide

Documents show developers how to keep new projects in line with existing culture along route

Regents, University Presidents Disappointed with Ducey's Budget

Proposal calls for $75 million cut in state funding to state's three public universities next fiscal year.

METRO WEEK: Tucson Unified Working With State to Retain Ethnic Studies Curriculum

District superintendent says state seeking to change, not cancel Mexican American and African American studies

Overview of Ducey's Budget: Tapping into 'Rainy Day' Fund

Governor proposes taking $125 million from state savings to cover current fiscal year's deficit.

The Colorado River drains 243,000 square miles. It forms as snowmelt in Colorado's Never Summer Mountains and drains into the nearby Kawuneeche Valley, seen in this image.

Report: Arizona's Economy Dependent on Colorado River

Most of state's $261B GDP would go away without the river's water, ASU economists say.

Yarnell Wrongful Death Suit on Hold for Talks

Both sides seek mediation, hinting that settlement possible in claim over 19 firefighters' deaths.

Gov, Doug Ducey after his Tucson speech, Jan. 13, 2015.

Ducey Would Cut $75 Million from State Universities

Overall budget 2% lower, or $210 million, with aim to erase projected $1 billion deficit in fiscal 2015-16.

Medical Marijuana Sales Up Sharply in 2014

85 Arizona dispensaries sold 10 tons to 55,000 patients, Department of Health Services reports.

Ducey's Budget Out Friday; Will It Fix State Finances?

Arizona faces $1B deficit in next fiscal year, and balancing spending package won't come easy.

Civics Test Mandated to Graduate HS in Arizona

Legislature sends bill to Gov. Ducey, he signs, pleaseas first lawmaking in 2015 session.

Davis-Monthan's A-10 on Chopping Block Again

Pentagon readying budget that includes retiring Davis-Monthan's primary aicraft.

A War On Grass

Residents in southern Arizona are fighting an invasive, resilient species that threatens the Sonoran Desert way of life.

Last Month to Get Health Insurance Through Marketplace

Next chance to enroll will be next year; 160K Arizonans have signed up in current period.

Judge Backs Off Ordering Talks in State-Schools Payment Case

$331M already ordered to be paid; Legislature appealing, while schools want money now.

Analyzing State Scrutiny of TUSD Ethnic Studies

Review of what state said, what's next in case in which school district could lose 10% of funding.

DREAM students supporting education over deportation.

McSally Votes for 'Dreamers,' Against Other Obama Action

Republican defies party to keep immigration executive order funding in place for young adults.

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