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Ban on sexually explicit materials in Arizona schools set to take effect

The law allows exceptions for material that has “serious” educational, literary, artistic, political or scientific value.

Man found guilty of murder, kidnapping of Tucson girl

He will be tried in February for the murder of Isabel Celis.

Huge Arizona school voucher plan in effect after foes fail

Opponents failed to collect enough signatures to put the law on hold.

Massive Arizona income tax cut going into full effect

The cut comes a year earlier than expected.

The Buzz: Dealing with Arizona's PFAS problem

Why are the chemical class also known as forever chemicals so dangerous, and what's being done to fix the problem?

Mariachi builds bridges between generations.

Also on Arizona Spotlight; The history of Rukin Jelks and the Rillito Park Racetrack; memories of being a Tucson teen in the 1970s; and a teenager in Hermosillo who is an emerging film composer.

Signature numbers debated in Arizona voucher challenge

Supporters of the ESA expansion say not enough signatures were collected to block the law.

Work begins on 3-year I-17 construction project

New lanes and switchable lanes coming north of Phoenix-area

Planned Parenthood Arizona files immediate stay of anti-abortion ruling

The immediate stay would allow for services to continue until legal proceedings play out.

Protests begin after abortion ban is reinstated

Friday evening, protesters took to the Pima County Superior Court following its decision to reinstate a century old abortion ban.

Pima County judge says Arizona's old abortion ban can take effect

The decision comes after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Drop in medical marijuana card-holders forces businesses to adapt

Since the passing of Prop 207, medical marijuana certifications have dropped by 46%.

First-ever 'Oracle Dark Sky Cultural Festival' is this week

Residents embrace the economic boost to the town.

True Concord Voices & Orchestra premieres "Helios", and welcomes a friend from the final frontier - actor John de Lancie.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Patrick Robles, president of the Associated Students of the University of Arizona Student, urges the City of Tucson to keep public transit free; and The Tucson Orchid Society celebrates 50 years of shared fascination.

The Buzz: How Arizona's lack of school mental health staff affects students

Arizona has some of the worst student-to-mental-health-professional ratios in the US.

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