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Medical marijuana grown at Elephant Head Farm in Amado, Arizona.

Poll: Marijuana Legalization May Split Party Lines in November

Issue finds approval among some demographic groups but not others.
The sun rises through the trees in the Coronado National Forest.

Pima County Gets Money for Federal Land

A federal program sends millions to the county for untaxable land
The exterior of the Southwest Key facilities, on North Oracle Road.

Arizona Facilities Holding 328 Separated Kids

Governor's office confirms exact number of immigrant children in the state.
Elephant Head Farm, in Amado, Arizona, grows organic marijuana, like this plant, for processing into medical marijuana vapor fluids and pills.

Arizona Court: Hashish Not Included in Medical Marijuana Law

The law establishing medical marijuana in Arizona does not mention the marijuana extract's legal status.
Empty seats await their jurors.

Pima County Courts Warns About Missing Jury Duty

Last month nearly 1,800 people failed to appear in Pima County court for jury duty.

Prescott Cancels July 4 Fireworks Show Amid Fire Danger

Dry conditions cause concern for public safety, according to city's fire chief
Bars of a jail cell.

New judge to preside in case over inmate care in Arizona

Judge David Duncan presided over the case for years, but retired from the bench last week.
A Vote Here sign outside a polling place.

Poll Shows Education Funding a Major Factor in Race for Arizona Governor

Poll shows education professor Garcia leading Democrats, unfavorable ratings for Gov. Ducey
Children on playground equipment.

Arizona Kids Doing Poorly

An annual report ranks Arizona near the bottom in children's health and education
Using a cell phone while driving is now illegal in Tucson.

State Bans Cell Phones for New Teen Drivers

A new law prohibits teens from talking on cell phones while driving.
Badge of the Arizona Department of Corrections.

Arizona's Prisons Boss Found in Contempt Over Inmate Care

The decision stems from state's failure to make improvements promised in 2014.
New homes going up in a development in northwest Tucson, February 2018.

Tucson Housing Market Continues Slide Toward Unaffordability

Research from a real estate data firm shows the market is at its least affordable since 2009.
A male elegant trogon displays some of the colors that have made it very attractive for birders.

Tropical Bird is Treating Admirers in Arizona

The elegant trogon, a prize for many birdwatchers, is breeding in various mountain ranges around the state.

Overcoming Aphasia: "A River is Made Drop by Drop"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Where Arizona stands after a tumultuous week for U.S. border policy; and an alternative to sunscreen developed at the University of Arizona.
The tram at Sabino Canyon, 2011 (CC BY 2.0).

Appeal of Sabino Canyon Tram Change Could Mean Lapse in Service

A pending appeal of the new contract award could delay the start of operations by the new operator.
A group hangs out in the shade in Santa Rita Park in Tucson.

Annual Count Shows Steady Decrease in Area Homelessness

Volunteers found 1,380 people experiencing homelessness the night before the January survey.

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