Educators Protest; Border Deployment; Migrant Caravan
Also, Pima Community College Chancellor Lee Lambert addresses upcoming budget cuts.
UA Prof: Migrant Caravan Posed No Threat to US Border
Says travelers were on an annual journey to raise awareness of Central American violence.
Banner Health Settles Lawsuit Over Medicare Claims for $18M
Suit accused health provider of submitting unnecessary and falsified claims.
Man Found Guilty in 2016 Death of Former Supervisor Ann Day
Jurors convicted Jarrad Barnes of negligent homicide.
Trump Administration Pauses Legal Orientation for Immigrants
Immigrant advocates outraged over suspension of what they consider a lifeline for asylum seekers.
Marana Unified School District Will Keep Thornydale Elementary Open
A tied vote leaves the school open despite years of declining enrollment.
Gov. Ducey Plan for Teacher Raises: 20 Percent Over 4 Years
Includes 1 percent this year, 9 percent the next, then 19; would need legislative approval.
Tohono O'odham, Pascua Yaqui, Hopi Sue to Stop Rosemont Mine
The tribes say the area for the proposed mine is sacred.
Brother of Mexican Teen Shot by Border Patrol Talks of Forgiveness
The trial of Border Patrol Agent Lonnie Swartz is coming to a close.
Pima Community College, Employees to Meet Over Layoffs
State spending limits mean more than 60 positions need to be cut, spokesperson says.
Tucson Budget $8M in the Red; $6M Set Aside For Staff Raises Next Year
Reworking of budget would allow for financial incentives aimed at employee retention.
Yuma, Cochise County Sheriffs Say Border Could Use Help of National Guard
Cochise sheriff says his county is short almost 900 border agents.
Navajo Nation Latest to Sue Over Opioid Epidemic in US
The tribe says American Indians have suffered disproportionately from opioid dependency or abuse.
Gov. Ducey Signs Bill Creating Minimum Arizona Marriage Age
The measure prohibits marriage for anyone under 16.
Arizona National Guard To Start Ground Missions At Border Friday
Details have been unveiled about the guard's support role in Operation Guardian Shield.
