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Opioid mitigation efforts underway in Pima County

One Arizona settlement funds immediate purchase of Narcan, eligible for new settlement funds.

"All In for Autism" celebrates a unique part of our community.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Meet Ashly Burch, the voice of a new Disney animated character; how Creative Narrations helps people tell their personal stories; and the tale of a princess who doesn't need to be rescued or married from "Stories That Soar!".

Business "growing" in Sierra Vista

Nonprofits and business can work in new shared space.

Report places Arizona first in U.S. for rate of COVID-19 deaths

Arizona residents were less likely to be vaccinated, wear masks and maintain social distance, according to researchers in a peer-reviewed study.

Autism rates rise in U.S., along with awareness in communities of color

The CDC surveyed communities in 11 states, including Arizona, California and Utah, in 2018 and again in 2020 to detect what had changed or remained the same for 8-year-olds and 4-year-olds.

Arizona governor must appear in court on pause of executions

The afternoon court appearance is scheduled the same day convicted murderer Aaron Gunches had been set to die.

New Reading Rainbow comes to Tucson

The popular show is partnering with Literacy Connects

Officials warn of orange liquid at old Arizona mining site

The state Department of Environmental Quality issued a news release strongly urging the public to keep away from an area in Walker.

Did spring come late this year?

The Southwest has experienced cooler and wetter conditions.

The Buzz: What a UA report says about last year's deadly on-campus shooting

The report released earlier this week offers insights into where breakdowns happened and what can be done to prevent future failures.

Arizona governor vetoes a bill to ban tents in public places

Senate Bill 1024 would have stopped anyone from erecting makeshift shelters on sidewalks, alleyways, streets, parkways and other public rights-of-way.

Arizona governor's aide resigns after controversial tweet

The post was made hours after the shooting at a Christian school in Nashville that left three children and three adults dead.

Hobbs vetoes the ban on sales tax for food

Hobbs said she believed the bill wouldn’t eliminate costs passed onto consumers.

Judge orders Phoenix to clean up large homeless encampment

The judge ruled that Phoenix is maintaining a “public nuisance” and city officials must show evidence at a July 10 hearing that they’re cleaning the area.

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