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.
"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.
News roundup: State vaccine appointments opening up, unemployment claims approaching pre-COVID levels
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 18.
Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of US
West will be especially hard hit
Arizona bill would shield businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits
Republicans backed the measure in a party-line vote in the House Judiciary Committee
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.
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.
News roundup: One million Arizonans fully vaccinated, Latino vaccination rates fall behind
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 16.
One million Arizonans fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Herd immunity will be reached when 70% of the population is vaccinated.
Race for AZ Governor underway
Marco Lopez is the first to formally announce candidacy.
Arizona reports 21 new virus deaths, sees clear trend of fewer cases
Related hospitalizations also declined to 473 down from the Jan. 11 pandemic high of 5,082
Latino COVID-19 vaccination rate still low in Arizona
The percentage of Latinos getting the vaccine is below the percentage of the state’s population.
News roundup: AZ congressional race expects to be fierce, UA to expand in-person classes
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 15.
State sees first tax revenue from recreational marijuana
Marijuana sales put millions of dollars in state coffers in January.
