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Arizona unemployment above national average

The state unemployment rate crept up in February.
Dr. Randall Friese announced a run for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Friese joins race for U.S. House

The southern Arizona member of the legislature hopes to go to Congress.
A bundle of syringes at a COVID-19 vaccination site at Tucson Medical Center. January 2021.

Pima County expands COVID-19 vaccines to those age 16 and older

The county expansion comes with some restrictions.
The view of the Tucson Skyline from A Mountain. Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: Local officials discuss fed stimulus, nearby states prepare for Colorado River negotiations

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 23.
The city is reducing curbside recycling pickup in an effort to save money and adapt to global shifts in the industry.

Tucson checking contents of recycling bins

Contaminated materials in the recycling stream are costing the city $30,000 a month
This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S.

Arizona rolling averages of COVID cases, deaths drop sharply

According to Johns Hopkins University data, the seven-day rolling average of daily cases plummeted
A changing climate is prolonging and intensifying heat waves, scientists say, driving wildfires.

Arizona officials warn of bad 2021 wildfire season

This year's wildfire season has the potential to be devastating due to widespread drought

Local officials talk about new federal stimulus package

The $1.9 trillion dollar package includes funding for schools, local and tribal governments.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: All adult Arizonans eligible for vaccine, state distribution sites plan to move inside

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 22.
A vial of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

State opens COVID-19 vaccines to all adults

People age 16 and up are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines at state pods.
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.

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