UA Campus Has Collection of Plants for Education, Research
University Arboretum provides science-based knowledge using woody plants, cactus to address state needs, including environmental ones.
Service Variety Needed for Better CPS System, Child Advocates Say
Representatives of several advocacy organizations met in Phoenix Friday to discuss Gov. Brewer's updates on Arizona's child welfare.
PCC Looking for Ways to Raise Revenue, May Increase Tuition
Pima Community College board considering hiking tuition by between $3 and $5 per credit hour following years of mismanagement.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, March 7, 2014
A look into governor's race polls; attorney general race; survey numbers showed U.S. Sen. McCain least popular in America.
AZ Week: Prevention, Solutions Amid Possible Water Crisis
Growing population demands more, theories of CO River drought in near future, drought has experts debating plans.
Women's Day Theme Could Reflect in Female Religious Leadership
'Inspiring change' is this year's International Women's Day message; as time goes by even churches are seeing a stronger presence of females in higher positions.
Competition Tests Arizona Students’ Braille Abilities
Ages 6 to 18, blind, visually impaired youth take on challenge with hope of going to national finals in LA.
Raytheon Receives $350M Pentagon Contract
U.S. Dept. of Defense orders company's newest model of its SM-3 missile; orders 44 items total, including missile, accompanying materials.
David Bromberg Returns to Southern Arizona
Multi-Instrumentalis is known for blending bluegrass, rock, country and jazz; will perform Southern Arizona shows.
Funding for Women's Services Down, Affecting Self-Sufficiency
Study analyzed 18 state-run services such as child care subsidies, domestic violence services.
Event Provides Rare Glimpse at Military Aircraft 'Boneyard'
Officials at Tucson's Davis-Monthan hosted a 5K and 10K run/walk to educate people about a mostly-off-limits site.
AZ Planned Parenthood Sues State Over Abortion Drug Rules
Federal lawsuit against regulations that would limit use of most common abortion-inducing drug; would have gone into effect April 1.
US, Mexico Cooperate to Restore Flow of Water to CO River Delta
Water hasn’t flowed regularly in the once-lush delta since 1960; Starting March 23, 105,000 acre-feet will be release from the Morelos Dam bordering Yuma.
Initial Approval for Bill Prohibiting Use of Common Core in AZ
Arizona Senate OKs legislation sponsored by state Sen. Al Melvin of Tucson; standards implemented in 2010, some Republicans have denounced them.
Training Prepares Police to Respond in Mental Health Crises
Crisis Intervention Training raises awareness, reduces use of force, but did not take hold in Southern Arizona until tragedy in 2000.
