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Another Budget Special Session Begins
March 8, 2010 | AZPM - Arizona lawmakers are back in special session for the seventh time in two years. The overall topic of the special sessions are not changing, once again the legislature is trying to patch a financial hole in the state budget. On our politics page, we provide updates on the progress of the special session along with other legislative information.
Tuition Increases Likely for Arizona Universities
March 8, 2010 | AZPM - Tuition at the state's universities could reach 20 percent, as the institutions deal with state budget cuts in a sour economy.
March 8, 2010 | AZPM - Cancer survivors are finding physical strength and emotional support in a popular program that's been expanding since it was first started in Tucson about six years ago.
March 8, 2010 | AZPM - The former Tucson Fire Department headquarters downtown officially opened over the weekend as the new space for the Museum of Contemporary Art.
March 5, 2010 | AZPM - Arizona currently has two chambers as part of its legislature, but what if one of those were abolished and the legislature became unicameral? A former state lawmaker hopes to shake things up.
March 3, 2010 | AZPM - Residents are joining forces to establish the Southern Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce. Members include students, people in the real estate industry and those who want to increase the use of solar panels, water harvesting systems and other features to protect our natural resources.
March 2, 2010 | AZPM - Arizona has a new state senator, but Frank Antenori is not new to politics.
Arizona Business Colleges Get Ranked
March 2, 2010 | AZPM - Arizona’s two major business schools have cracked the Top 100 List, both nationally and internationally.
March 2, 2010 | AZPM - The federal stimulus bill went into effect a year ago, but it is still a hot topic of debate. Some elected officials say it is a misguided waste of money, but others are not so sure.
Federal Reserve officer spoke on UA campus
March 1, 2010 | AZPM - Happening to correspond with the CARD Act taking affect last week, an officer on the Federal Reserve Board talked to students and faculty about changes made to credit card regulations.
February 25, 2010 | AZPM - Native seeds from Arizona and our surrounding region are being planted around the world in an effort to preserve the biodiversity from thousands of years ago. They are being grown and sold by a non-profit organization in Tucson that has grown dramatically since the 1980s.
Warhol Celebration Kicks Off Friday
February 24, 2010 | AZPM - One of the Tucson Museum of Art's latest exhibits, "Andy Warhol Portfolios: Life & Legends," has inspired several Pop-Art celebrations within the community.
February 19, 2010 | AZPM - Southern Arizona is home to thousands of refugees from many different countries and even though some have lived through harrowing experiences, they remain optimistic about the future. John Akuar is one of them.
February 19, 2010 | AZPM - New credit card regulations change the game for banks and consumers.
Arizona's First State Park Slated to Close Next Month
February 18, 2010 | AZPM - Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is set to close next month, but some residents are hoping to change that decision forced by state budget cuts.
Sound Research May Deter Invasive Species
February 17, 2010 | AZPM - Arizona researchers are using sound to control the invasive Bark Beetle, which has killed millions of pine trees all over the west, including Arizona.
February 16, 2010 | AZPM - Spring Training is here again, but this is the last year that Major League Baseball teams will call Tucson home.
February 15, 2010 | AZPM - Interfaith Community Services is celebrating 25 years of assisting thousands of people in Pima County.
February 15, 2010 | AZPM - Children are exploring the Sonoran Desert as part of a unique experience, learning about multiple topics such as plants, animals and sustainability.
February 15, 2010 | AZPM - Nearly 700 years old, a crucifix from San Agustin Cathedral is undergoing a much-needed restoration.
February 12, 2010 | AZPM - The Arizona Legislature wrapped up the special session on the budget, sending five out of six proposed bills to the governor. One of the bills includes a vote on a temporary one-cent sales tax increase, designed to reduce the current $1.5 billion budget deficit.
Diamond Children's Medical Center
February 10, 2010 | AZPM - Only pediatric center in Arizona associated with a university.
Real Estate Sales and Bonds Shrink Deficit
February 10, 2010 | AZPM - Arizona lawmakers continue to look at ways to slash more than $1 billion from the state's current budget deficit. One of the topics being discussed involves the sale and lease back of state buildings.
February 4, 2010 | AZPM - Literacy is an important part of helping people get jobs or promotions and a local group is helping those in need of perfecting reading and writing skills.
February 3, 2010 | AZPM - The recall effort against Tucson's mayor and two city council members is slowing down, but organizers say it's not being called off just yet. They're taking a wait-and-see approach.
February 3, 2010 | AZPM - Concurrent sessions at the Arizona Legislature are creating some confusion when it comes to identifying bills.
Commercial Real Estate Outlook
February 2, 2010 | AZPM - Experts says the commercial real estate market in Tucson may have bottomed out, but it has a lot of losses to recover.
January 27, 2010 | AZPM - Economists think the recession may be over, but a lot of people are still feeling the pain and aren't seeing much improvement in their finances.
January 26, 2010 | AZPM - Despite a bad economy, Tucson-area restaurants seem to be weathering the storm, but not without making some changes and giving up some profits.
January 25, 2010 | AZPM - Leading economists from the University of Arizona will discuss the state of Arizona's economy during a special AZPM TV event Friday night at 9:00. Viewers questions will also be answered.
January 20, 2010 | AZPM - The Barraza-Aviation Parkway extension is moving forward, despite governmental budget problems.
January 20, 2010 | AZPM - Drought and population growth are bringing water shortages along the Colorado River.
January 19, 2010 | AZPM - Members of the University of Arizona community now have a drop-off site for donations to earthquake-ravaged Haiti.
January 15, 2010 | AZPM - Autistic author and professor Temple Grandin has many stories to tell about animals and humans.
UA Parking Fee Hikes To Be Delayed
January 14, 2010 | AZPM - There is a bit of good news for students and staff members struggling financially at the University of Arizona.
January 12, 2010 | AZPM - Arizona Governor Jan Brewer (R) delivered her first "State of the State" address Monday, as Arizona struggles with a huge budget deficit.
January 11, 2010 | AZPM - National Association of Realtors President Vicki Cox Golder of Tucson is predicting a growth in home sales this year.
January 11, 2010 | AZPM - The 2010 regular session of the Arizona Legislature begins today with Governor Jan Brewer's "State of the State" address.
Can AZ Treasurer Dean Martin Issue IOU's?
January 8, 2010 | AZPM - Paying State Workers With IOU'S May be Illegal
January 8, 2010 | AZPM - Tucson singer-songwriter Namoli Brennet transcends musical boundaries.
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January 7, 2010 | AZPM - Upgraded Hubble captures youngest universe yet.
January 7, 2010 | AZPM - The average price for gasoline in Arizona could hit $3 a gallon soon, if current trends continue.
January 6, 2010 | AZPM - Arizona decides to stay in the pact of states wanting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
January 5, 2010 | AZPM - If you still have your Christmas tree, don't just toss it to the curb. The City of Tucson has sites to take it off your hands.
January 5, 2010 | AZPM - The City of Tucson is urging residents to spend 12 minutes cleaning up their community.
UA Professor Goes to Washington, D.C.
January 5, 2010 | AZPM - University of Arizona water specialist Katharine L. Jacobs has been tapped to help the Obama administration address climate change.
January 4, 2010 | AZPM - The Arizona Board of Regents is taking a close look at University of Arizona athletics and whether the school, as a whole, is reaping the benefits.
Southern Arizona Makes Christmas Traditions
December 23, 2009 | AZPM - Southern Arizona's unlikely contributions to snowy, white Christmas traditions.
December 16, 2009 | AZPM - State Schools Superintendent Tom Horne says Mexican children are illegally attending Pima County schools.
December 10, 2009 | AZPM - When coyotes start living in close proximity to humans, and their pets, clashes ensue.
December 10, 2009 | AZPM - Tucson doesn’t fare well in a nationwide employment poll.
Arizona's Budget Worst in Nation
December 9, 2009 | AZPM - The State of Arizona will be $1 billion in the red by the end of 2009.
December 8, 2009 | AZPM - Thousands of University of Arizona students are getting ready for graduation day.
December 7, 2009 | AZPM - Some fresh faces officially have joined the Tucson City Council.
December 7, 2009 | AZPM - Dustinn Craig brings authenticity and a new voice to Public Broadcasting.
December 4, 2009 | AZPM - The University of Arizona sets up a model program to ease the transition to civilian life.
December 4, 2009 | AZPM - There's a growing interest in raising chickens in our community and a local organization is holding its second city chicken coop tour this weekend.
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Scott SimonThe second annual Tucson Festival of Books welcomes Scott Simon- Peabody Award-winning host of Weekend Edition- to the Authors’ Table Dinner on Friday, March 12th.
This is your chance to dine and socialize with dozens of America's leading authors-and to hear from one of its top radio personalities, Scott Simon.
Keynote speaker Scott Simon is the Peabody Award-winning host of National Public Radio's long-running Weekend Edition Saturday. He is the best-selling author of several books of fiction, including "Windy City," a political comedy set in his hometown of Chicago, and non-fiction, including his memoir, "Home and Away."
