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Children’s Bike Club Promises Health, Community Benefits

Tucson Boys & Girls Club’s new bike club brings children outdoors; researchers say outdoor play boosts physical, mental health.

Senate Passes Latest Version of Budget, Veto Threats Arise

Officials with Gov. Jan Brewer’s office say unless the House and Senate make changes, a veto of the new spending plan is likely.

Having a Bike That Fits Its Owner Important, Expert Says

According to Kurt Rosenquist of Fitworks Cycling Support a bike that properly fits the rider allows to minimize injury, among other benefits.

UA Students Participating in Human Powered Vehicle Contest

Engineering students will compete against other universities at the Human Powered Vehicle Challenge.

Davis-Monthan Announces Open House Next Weekend

A chance to thank the community for their support, and allowing them access the base, officials say.

IRS Spokesman: Retirees Often Have Lower Tax Burden

It's important to remember that money coming out of 401(k)s, IRAs and pensions is not necessarily tax free.

Catholic Leaders Celebrate Mass Along Border, Pray for Reform

Several hundred people attended ceremony Tues. and a few dozen people peered through the border fence from Mexico.

Study: AZ Children Face 'Above-Average' Risk of Living in Poverty

Researchers at The Annie E. Casey Foundation scored the well-being of kids belonging to 5 different ethnic groups in each state.

Bike Fest Celebrates All Things Bicycle in S. AZ

Bicycle enthusiasts are encouraging more people to discover the benefits of "pedal power" by using bikes as a form of transportation.

Climate Change Threatens AZ Water Supply, UN Report Says

“...changes are already occurring in the Southwest...with increased warming, these problems will only get worse," says UA professor, one of study's authors.

AZ Town Considers Name Change

Tusayan, Ariz. leaders hope to stress ties to Grand Canyon and eliminate confusion with Tucson.

Federal Judge Refuses to Block New Abortion Regulations

Rules asking to limit use of most common abortion inducing drug go into effect Tuesday; Arizona Planned Parenthood says this is unconstitutional.

Study: More Than 20% of AZ Daily Star Comments Uncivil

Name-calling, personal attacks noted during three-week academic study of 300 news articles.

Demand for Interpretation Grows in Pima County Courts

Interpreters provided services more than 11,000 times in 2013, nearly a 30 percent increase from fiscal year 2010-11.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, March 28, 2014

One-on-one talk with Republican Christine Jones about why she wants to be governor; a look at congressional races.

AZ Week: Once Ground Zero, Border Sees Improvements

Number of apprehensions, drug seizures getting better with more agents, infrastructure in area, BP agents say.

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