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Researcher: Health Care Changes Would be 'Devastating'

UA Professor Daniel Derksen talks about proposed legislation and what it means in Arizona.
The highest temperature ever recorded in Tucson was 117 degrees, in 1990.

2017 Sees Hottest June on Record in Tucson

Average temperature of 89.7 degrees is the seventh hottest month on record.
Smoke from the Burro Fire wildfire, July 1.

Burro Fire Grows to 14,000 Acres, Prompts Closures and Evacuations

Flames were fanned by a storm system moving into the area, causing rapid growth on Sunday
A fallen log on Mt. Lemmon, Coronado National Forest.

Burro Fire Indicator of Extreme Dry Conditions, Official Says

Those celebrating Independence Day should be cautious due to abundance of dry fuels for wildfire.
A key in a door lock.

Average Wage Earner Can Still Afford a Pima County Home, For Now

Typical payment on a median-priced home is 33 percent of average wage in the market.
Syrian chef Shahd Baeij

A Woman from Syria Shares Flavors of her Homeland

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A public forum at TMC examines the future of Arizona health care; how this week's Supreme Court ruling affects immigration; and join some of the estimated 1,500 people who walk and run on Tumamoc Hill every day.

Episode 144: Sick Leave Takes Effect in Arizona

Plus: local reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's travel ban changes and the U.S. Senate health care bill.
Cars moving through Tucson.

Busy Roadways Expected in Arizona for Holiday Weekend

AAA forecasts 865,000 Arizonans will leave town for Independence Day weekend.
650 people watched TMC's health care forum in person, and the Facebook video of the event has topped 2,500 views.

Tucsonans Ask About Congressional Bills' Impact on Health Care, Jobs

Tucson Medical Center panel of experts answer questions about AHCA and BCRA.
One of the Navajo Generating Station's three 750-megawatt generators.

Navajo President: We Will Embrace Renewable Energy

Move will help transition from coal-fired generating station and find job sources.

Education Group: State Should Step Back, Let Teachers, Districts Decide

Education Association delegates headed to national meeting to advocate for local education independence, racial and social justice focus.

Supreme Court Ruling to Impact Refugee Resettlement in Southern Arizona

Refugees from six mostly Muslim countries must have tie to U.S. to get in.
Some American companies choose Nogales, Sonora, to manufacture parts.

Episode 321: U.S. Companies In Sonora Give Shape to Economic Ties

Exploring the connection throughout the Arizona-Sonora 'mega-region.'

How Might Your Coverage Change? TMC Event to Talk Health Care Legislation

Event will feature a panel of five experts talking about proposed health care legislation.
After 80 years of marriage, Jim and Noni still enjoy cocktail hour together. “She’s kind of graduated though, she likes her champagne better than she likes a martini,” Jim said. Noni replied that it gives her a "spark."

'Play Together, Love Together, Do Whatever You Can Together': Secrets to 80-year Marriage

Jim and Noni Saunders met on a blind date and married less than a year later.

Health Care Reforms Could Mean 400K Lose Insurance in Arizona

State-funded insurance losses would be greatest in rural places, possible result would be rural hospital closures.

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