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Governor Doug Ducey addresses members of the media in front of a portion of border wall near the Douglas Municipal Airport on March 19, 2021.

In Douglas visit, Gov. Doug Ducey calls rising apprehensions a 'man-made crisis' by Biden administriaton

Ducey toured the U.S.-Mexico border with Florida Senator Rick Scott and local law officers, aid groups say they were left out.
Democratic state Senator Kirsten Engel of Tucson is running for the U.S. House of Representatives. March 2020

State Sen. Engel running for Congress

The three-term lawmaker is hoping to replace Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick.
An empty classroom at Gridley Middle School in Tucson. November 2020.

Education notebook: Deadline for reopening schools arrives, UA shows pandemic optimism

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
A COVID-19 vaccination site set up on the University of Arizona Mall. January 2021.

State health officials getting ready to move COVID vaccine sites inside.

Rising temperatures mean outdoor locations will soon move.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

News roundup: Community responds to changes in COVID restrictions, forecasters track Southern Arizona’s growth

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 19.
An electronic sign notifies the public that appointments are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at one of Pima County's vaccination sites. January 2021.

AZ turns down FEMA COVID vaccine sites, Pima County unhappy

The county is still trying to get the federal help.
Visitors take in Colorado River views at Horseshoe Bend outside Page, Arizona.

A Colorado River showdown is looming. Let the posturing begin

The states that draw water from it are about to undertake a new round of negotiations over the river’s future.
Jackson's Chameleon

"The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy" - Are there universal laws of biology?

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The City of Tucson changes policy on recycling glass; taking a nature hike along Cienega Creek; and a reminder of the positive difference you can make in your own backyard.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: State vaccine appointments opening up, unemployment claims approaching pre-COVID levels

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 18.
This stretch of the Colorado River near Moab, Utah is currently in extreme drought.

Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of US

West will be especially hard hit
The Arizona State Legislature in Phoenix.

Arizona bill would shield businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits

Republicans backed the measure in a party-line vote in the House Judiciary Committee
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

News roundup: County considers mandatory employee vaccinations, rural towns scramble to prep for asylum seekers

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 17.

Unemployment leveling out at pre-COVID levels

Pandemic unemployment is still higher than regular unemployment.
A stage inside the former Ann Ott Elementary School in Phoenix now serves as the intake area for staff and volunteers with the International Rescue Committee who process asylum-seeking families staying at the former school-turned shelter.

Rural officials say towns are ill-prepared for asylum seekers

Mayor Chris Riggs says his town doesn't have a shelter or aid groups to care for families.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: One million Arizonans fully vaccinated, Latino vaccination rates fall behind

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 16.
A syringe draws fluid from a vial.

One million Arizonans fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Herd immunity will be reached when 70% of the population is vaccinated.

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