Local Kids Benefit from Nationally Recognized Ecology Program
Manzo Elementary School's sustainable infrastructure, projects also yield academic results in math, science.
Tucson Surgeon Helping African Women with Post Birth Injuries
Fistulas are holes in the bladder that result from long deliveries, lack of medical attention; oftentimes smell causes these women to be ostracized.
Proposal to Ban Traffic Cameras Gets New Try in Tucson
Former legislator Kromko says his 'Traffic Justice' group has gathered nearly 3,700 signatures, needs 12,700.
CPS Caseload Referrals Approach Halfway Mark
3,100 of 6,500 uninvestigated reports of child abuse, neglect now assigned to agency for followup work.
30% of Arizonans Hitting Road for Holidays
ADOT advises 1.9M state residents who will travel to take precautions for variances in weather.
AZ Week: Mexican Shoppers Enhance State Economy
Estimates put annual stimulus at $1 billion annually; Tucson area merchants are biggest beneficiaries.
Winterhaven: Tucson Holiday Tradition for 63 Years
Festival of Lights through Dec. 28 allows residents to share seasonal spirit with community; food donations sought.
Mexican Tradition of Tamales Reigns During Holidays
Tucson market works overtime to keep up with culinary tradition between Thanksgiving and New Year.
AZ Unemployment Rate Down in November
7.8% jobless, down from October's 8.2%; retail shopping season ramp-up, overall improvement cited.
NPR: Half-Million Eligible for Deferred Deportation Yet to Apply
Numbers have slowed to trickle after hundreds of thousands applied in early months of program.
State Court OKs Higher Campaign Donation Limits
Rejects Clean Elections Commission arguments that Legislature-passed increase violates Voter Protection Act.
Scientists: Darkness Harder to Find Due to Overpopulation
Use of artificial lights is increasing around the world; experts say tens of millions of people have never experiences truly dark skies.
Health Insurance Enrollment Deadline Nears For Some
Those covered by some government-funded programs will need to enroll in new insurance.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, December 20, 2013
Immigration reform update; Brewer's Medicaid expansion; a look back at Obamacare rollout; Arizona election law changes.
Home Energy Efficiency Renovations Still Pricey for Most
Although the price of solar and other renewable energy systems have declined steadily over the years, the up-front cost usually isn’t an amount that people can just dish out.
