Trump’s order to end minting of pennies will save taxpayers millions without much impact on Arizona copper mines
The cost of producing a penny has far exceeded the value of each coin for the past 19 years.
Lawyers for inmates ask judge to take over health care services in Arizona prisons
They say the Arizona corrections department lacks the leadership to comply with changes ordered by a judge in a 2012 lawsuit over the quality of health care for prisoners.
Native communities in Arizona to receive $500,000 grant to combat opioid misuse
Grant will support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts in tribal and urban Indian communities.
Foreclosures up statewide over the past year
Increases could have a variety of causes combining to force people from homes.
Arizona AG sues John Deere over right to repair, alleging market monopoly
Case argues Deere’s software locks farmers into costly dealer -only repairs.
PBS shutters DEI office
The public broadcaster says it is closing its Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) office to comply with a recent executive order from President Donald Trump.
Pickleball’s Popularity
The passion for pickleball is spreading worldwide, and Tucson Arizona has multiple examples.
Tucson Tours: El Presidio Museum
Tucson’s El Presidio marks the city’s birthplace and stands as a testament to its rich cultural heritage.
Court sets March 19 date for first execution in Arizona in over 2 years
In one of the 2022 executions, the state was criticized for taking too long to insert an IV for lethal injection into a condemned prisoner.
AZ state Democrats: Tucson must expand public safety funding within existing budget
Arizona Rep. Alma Hernandez and Rep. Consuelo Hernandez said the proposed sales tax increase will disproportionately hurt low-income families.
University High students debate real-world issues in annual mock election debate
AP U.S. Government seniors explore complex global issues and policy making.
AZ House lawmaker asks that feds waive Endangered Species Act for military
Gail Griffin's bill would send a letter with the request to the president and both chambers of Congress.
As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease
As childhood vaccination rates drop in the U.S., outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health.
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