Arizona vaccination rate for COVID passes 30% of population
Nearly 2.2 million Arizonans have received at least one dose, with nearly 1.4 million fully vaccinated
State Senate panel moves to ban COVID-19 vaccine requirements
Local government and business would be banned from requiring vaccines for employees and customers.
State Senate committee takes aim at abortion
The bill would ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
News roundup: UA researchers explore origin of Earth's water, Ducey establishes holiday to honor code talkers
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 31.
News roundup: Groundwater protection bills stall in legislature, county and UA retains mask mandates
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 30.
Pima County keeps mask mandate
County officials say the Governor has overreached his power.
UA not lifting mask requirements
The decision is despite Governor Ducey’s order allowing the end of mask mandates.
No increases for AZ resident undergrads in tuition proposals
University presidents reflect a commitment to ensuring affordable education despite the financial hardships caused by the pandemic
News roundup: TUSD reports from first week back, Sonoran officials die in plane crash on way to Tucson
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 29.
Forest Service opens public comment for horse removal plan
The Agency has given an eastern Arizona community near Heber until late April to weigh in
"Mapping Q" and the art of identity.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Asian community in Southern Arizona stands together; and parents of color discuss the need to prepare their kids for something that could mean the difference between life and death.
First week back goes ‘tremendously smooth’ TUSD superintendent says
About half of the district's students returned to campuses for the first time in a year
Education notebook: Pima County students return to campuses after spring break
A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Pima County gets FEMA COVID-19 vaccine site
The state changes course on allowing FEMA to come in.
Arizona legislature proposes controversial changes to election laws
Voting advocates criticize bills that could change the permanent early voting list or mail-in ballots.
