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ADOT Proposing Tucson to PHX Passenger Train

Arizona Dept. of Transportation wants public comment on possible routes; agency says still has a ways to go to make it a reality.

BIll Would Allow Livestock Owners to Shoot Fed Protected Wolves

Arizona Senate committee approved legislation that would grant ranchers permission to kill Mexican gray wolves if they prey on their animals.

Tucson Pursuing Two More Annexations

City attempting to fill in pockets of unincorporated areas and increase revenue; pursue adding 150 homes near I-10 and Valencia in next few weeks.

UA Professors Traces Origins of Flu

For years wild migratory birds have been considered a source of all flu viruses, but his research finds differently.

Arizona's Scenic Contribution to Movie, Television History

New book explores how Southern Arizona's landscapes became iconic representations of the American West.

Barber's Afghanistan Visit Informs Defense Budget Vote

U.S. Rep. Ron Barber says visit to Kabul made him see firsthand US efforts in area as reauthorization of Natl Defense Authorization Act is coming up.

Photomurals Downtown Spark Discussions on Rosemont Mine

Series of large-scale photomurals installed outside Steinfeld Warehouse aimed at engendering talks about people, animals, industry in Santa Rita Mountains.

Spring 4th Ave Street Fair Debuts New Layout

The event will not run as far south as it used to, in order to accommodate the modern streetcar.

Pima County Has Met 50% of Sustainability Goals, Report says

The Board of Supervisors adopted the five-year plan in 2008; goals included favoring eco-friendly products, limiting county's carbon footprint.

New Report: Support For Military Bases in S. AZ Strong

Survey respondents acknowledge economic boost they offer in region; concerns over aircraft noise low.

Loan Fund Group Serves as 'Financial Bridge' for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Loan Fund was created to help organizations that have harder time qualifying for 'conventional loans.'

Health Insurance Enrollment Surges as Deadline Nears

As the March 31 deadline approaches for uninsured people to buy health care insurance, the federal website for purchasing a plan is seeing more traffic.

Tucson to Annex 163 Acres at Kolb and Valencia

One of a number of annexation efforts gets council OK, expecting to bring more state revenue, eventually sales tax revenue.

Founder of UA Sky School Honored by White House

Benjamin Blonder is one of 13 honorees who was in attendance as a "Champion of Change" Tuesday morning in Washington.

IRS Spokesman: Independent Contractors Can be Misclassified

Independent contractors pay entire federal, social security taxes, while common-law employees pay a portion.

UA Researchers Study Changes in Immune System with Age

As people grow older body produces less T-cells which are key to defending off viruses, bacteria; findings could lead to immune system rejuvenation methods, researcher suggests.

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