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Walking down the road near the Bear Canyon Trail in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, February 2018.

New Shuttle Service Coming to Sabino Canyon, Replacing 2-Decade Operator

The new operator plans to deploy an all-electric fleet over five years.

Arizona House Passes Bill Giving Teachers Classroom Dollars

The money plus tax credit was the best they could do, sponsors said in response to calls for more.
The Arizona Capitol.

Bill Legalizing Industrial Hemp Moves Forward in Arizona Legislature

The Legislature is one step closer to making hemp a legal crop.

Senate Committee Votes to Block Local Soda Taxes

The bill in the Arizona Legislature wouldn't ban such taxes in the state, but would block local governments from instituting them.
A button on red fabric.

Arizona Teachers Wear Red for Higher Pay

Public educators statewide say #RedForEd, inspired by outcome of West Virginia strike.
Tucson students head to buses after getting out of class.

Bill to Put School Evaluations on 'Dashboards' Passes Arizona Senate

The Legislature is trying to replace single grades for schools with a dashboard model.
Volunteers check voter registration at a voting station.

Measure Would Double the Terms of State Legislators

A proposal in the Arizona Legislature would double the terms for lawmakers.

Study to Examine Effects of Arizona Recession-Era Health Insurance Cutbacks

UA researchers are investigating how the state tried to deal with Recession budget shortfalls.
Young people demonstrate on the University of Arizona campus in support of "Dreamers."

Trump Deadline Arrives, But DACA Stands, For Now

Six-months have passed since Trump rescinded the order, though the program still stands based on federal rulings.
A view of downtown Tucson.

City Council to Consider Renewing Downtown Business Improvement District

Affirmative vote would open a comment period for property owners in the district.
Filling prescriptions at a pharmacy.

State Prepares to Launch Opioid Hotline for Health Care Providers

Hotline will offer doctors assistance with treating patients who are using opioids.
Image from the cover of The Platinum Age of Television, by David Bianculli.

The Evolution of Television According to David Bianculli

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson students working for political change on behalf of teachers; and artist & author Beth Surdut on mountain lions, and when the hunter becomes the hunted.
Guns for sale hang on the wall of a Tucson store.

Flake-Sponsored Bill Would Raise Assault-Rifle Purchase Age

A bipartisan bill would change who can purchase assault weapons
Bisbee's historic City Hall is being rebuilt and city offices may return to the building.

Bisbee Conducting City Business in Temporary Cochise County Digs

City leaders still looking for permanent site after October 2017 fire.

Groups Work to Reduce Blowing Dust Risk on I-10

Officials from government agencies gathered to share research and update others on projects aimed at minimizing problem.
Kids practice their writing in school.

State House Rejects Bill to Help Teachers Buy Supplies

In the proposal, teachers would have gotten both cash and tax credits to purchase items for their classrooms.

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