Former shuttle cockpit simulator comes to Tucson
Astronauts trained on it, then it became a movie set.
Arizona lawmakers move to partially restore jury challenges
Proponents of elimination of the challenges say it would help prevent discrimination in jury selection.
Remittances to Mexico surged to $51.6B in 2021
Mexicans living abroad sent a record-setting sum of payments back to Mexico in 2021.
Attorney general, Arizona State Bar reach diversion deal
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs and Board of Regents Chairman Larry Penley filed the complaints alleging the AG and aides violated their ethical obligations.
USDA announces $8 million in infrastructure funds for rural Arizona
Much of the money is already allocated, but the department is taking applications for new projects.
Thousands of people return to Southern Arizona for gem shows
The Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase is attracting national and international crowds.
Union Pacific will use self-driving trucks to move freight between Tucson and Phoenix
It will be San Diego company TuSimple's first customer on that route.
Arizona Senate committee approves ban on abortions after 15 weeks
Bill comes as U.S. Supreme Court considers similar law in Mississippi.
Arizona GOP chair files suit to block Jan. 6 panel subpoena
Kelli Ward and her husband have filed a lawsuit seeking to block a subpoena of their phone records by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Pima County constable resigns as evictions continue in Tucson
A Pima County constable in Tucson is resigning later this month as rent prices and evictions continue to climb in the city.
Arizona Senate approves transgender sports bill
The bill would bar transgender girls and women from competing on the high school or college sports team that aligns with their gender identity.
Veterans benefit from American Rescue Plan Act funds
A new report breaks down how the legislation helped veteran families weather the last year.
Tucson voters will decide on sales tax for road improvements
The proposal, called Proposition 411, earmarks 80% of the money raised for neighborhood streets, with the remaining 20% spent on safety improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Arizona judge upholds rules for social equity marijuana licenses
The licenses were set aside for people from communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of previous marijuana laws.
Medical team going to Sierra Vista to battle COVID-19 surge
Arizona authorities requested the federal help to respond to a rise of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Sierra Vista area.
