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Court upholds ruling against state prisons for poor inmate health care

The court characterized the Department of Corrections as "deliberately indifferent" to inmate health care.

Penetrating the darkness of "The Long Shadow".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Adiba Nelson considers the many special kinds of "Black Love"; and episode 4 of Youth Crossing Gender Borders: "The Ambiguity Train".

Arizona Senate committee advances bill to bolster firefighter cancer claims

The unanimously passed bill targets a loophole some firefighters say is used to deny cancer compensation claims.

Federal appeals court throws out Arizona voting laws it says impact minorities

The 9th Circuit split decision affects precinct-based voting errors and so-called ballot harvesting.

Youth Crossing Gender Borders, Episode 4: Riding the Ambiguity Train

When the binary of male and female doesn’t fit.

Celebrating "One Small Step"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Episode 3 of Youth Crossing Gender Borders: "Trans-Generational Advice".

Youth Crossing Gender Borders, Episode 3: Trans-Generational Advice

A transgender teenage boy interviews an adult trans man.

Finding perspective on race and privilege: "Master Harold"... and the Boys

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A conversation with James D. Diamond about his book "After the Blood Bath", and Part 2 of Youth Crossing Gender Borders, "Changing Expectations".

Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick to seek treatment for 'alcohol dependence,' statement says

The U.S. representative from Arizona said she will start receiving treatment next week and eventually plans to return to work.

Report: Arizona teaching vacancies continue to rise

A survey found about 1,000 teachers in the state left their positions during the first half of the school year.

Gov. Ducey delivers 2020 State of the State address

The governor's give an annual update on the state of Arizona and his priorities.

Number of Mexicans granted work visas in the U.S. increases

Mexico praised the rise in migrants taking part in U.S. work visa programs, calling it a sign of the countries' strong economic partnership.

US, Arizona life expectancy fell, driven by deaths of younger people

The decrease in Arizona and around the country is attributed to an increase "cause-specific" deaths in younger age groups.

Mayor Romero creates task force on gun violence

The newly elected mayor also joined a national group of city leaders working to end gun violence.

Help wanted, and wanted, and wanted: Census to hire 57,000 in Arizona

Most of the jobs in Arizona involve going door to door to interview people who have not filled out the census form.

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