AZ Grassland Faces Threats from Mesquite Trees, Woody Plants
These plants were not present in the landscape traditionally, continue to spread.
Monsoons Cut Fire Season Short; Longer Outlook Grim
100,000 acres burned in AZ this year, but heavy winter rains, snow needed to lessen future danger.
AZ Week: Child Welfare Crisis Eases a Bit
Funding from Legislature, procedural changes by state agency bringing improvement, but much more needed.
FEMA Rejects AZ Appeal for Fed Assistance in Yarnell
'A declaration was reasonable, justified for nation's deadliest fire in 80 years,' Gov. Brewer says.
Legendary Artists Integrates Art, Architecture Throughout Tucson
Charles Clement's pieces can be seen in buildings, various places around the city.
Lawsuit: AZ Medicaid Expansion Unconstitutional
Goldwater Institute files on behalf of 36 Republican state lawmakers, says tax to fund expansion violates AZ Constitution.
Upgrades at Mariposa Port Expected to Boost Nogales
Mayor, produce industry say renovations at commercial entry from Mexico will speed traffic, add jobs.
Rothschild: Stronger Economic Ties Between AZ, Sonora a Must
Tucson mayor says he's working to strengthen relationships with Mexican business, governmental officials.
Effort to Defeat Medicaid Expansion Fails
Committee falls 5,000 signatures short of minimum needed for issue to go on next year's ballot.
Grijalva Invites Congressional Border Caucus to Nogales
Ad hoc hearing on humanitarian, economic issues; tour of port of entry on agenda for Friday gathering.
Flags at Half-Staff in AZ, in Honor of Fallen at 9/11
Services, remembrances under way in state, nation 12 years after terrorist attacks in NYC, DC, Pennsylvania.
US Secretary of Education Visits Tucson Schools
Arne Duncan tours bus depot and high-tech classroom as part of four-state bus journey through Southwest.
Election Law Challengers File Their Petitions
If enough signatures are validated, GOP push for changes to early voting, other issues will be put on hold.
Researchers Find New Scorpion Species in Catalinas
This is the second time a new species is found in the mountains, which is unusual; unclear of how venomous creature is.
Marijuana Legalization Group Plans to Target AZ Next
Same organization that aided successful effort to legalize the drug in CO hopes to use same method here.
