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UA Student Entrepreneurs Show Off Inventions

Graduates, undergraduates in the McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship spend an academic year conceiving and creating them; now testing public interest.

Suspended Surgeon Files a $18.96M Claim Against UA

Dr. Gruessner was put on administrative leave with pay last Sept. for allegedly altering transplant records; he denies accusations.

Fed Judge Unsure of Evidence for New Abortion Restrictions

He hear arguments Weds. in Tucson on request by AZ Planned Parenthood to temporarily block these regulations, which are set to start Tues.

Grijalva Speaks Against New Mining Resolution

It loosens restriction on mountaintop mining companies, allowing them to fill mountain valleys that act as waterways; passed U.S. House 229-192.

ABOR Hears Public Input for University Tuition Proposals

UA President Ann Weaver Hart asked ABOR to approve a tuition increase of 2 percent for in-state students, and raise out-of-state tuition by 5 percent; final decision April 3.

First Compassion Training in Southwest, Links to Health Found

Cognitively-based compassion training is a secular technique that draws from lojong, a mind training practice in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism.

Center Responds to Possible Worsening of Global Warming

A U.N. weather agency says there may be irreversible damage to the planet; a new Tucson center drafting plans for how people could survive.

Medical Findings Could Protect IBD Patients from Bone Loss

New discovery by research team led by UA doctor makes the link between inflammatory bowel disease and osteoporosis.

Prickly Park Showcases Variety of Vegetation in Sonoran Desert

Located near West River Road and North Camino del la Tierra, the park is home to almost 3,000 native and non-native plants.

Cooper Center Turns 50, Has Gotten Kids Closer to Nature

Center began in the 1960s as a living laboratory for TUSD, has morphed into a cooperative effort with the UA's College of Education.

IRS Spokesman: Big Life Changes Mean Big Tax Changes

Such as buying a house, getting married or having a child can radically alter how a person files.

Locals Explore Ironwood Forest Natl Monument

Located in Tucson, place named after trees native to the area; executive director recommends people to visit.

Local Organizations Make Final Push Going Into ACA Deadline

Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Acts' health insurance exchange ends March 31.

Clintons, McCains Participate in Conference at ASU

7th annual Clinton Global Initiative University features students who commit to service projects addressing global problems.

PCC Temporarily Banned from Enrolling Vets

At least until college fixes Dept. of Veterans Services allegations that it had a poor record-keeping practice for students with that status.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, March 21, 2014

State Legislature may have budget by end of session; Pima wants $22M approved for new animal care center; Common Core implementation.

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