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State Revenues Decline in January, as Sales Taxes Fall Off

Budget still running surplus of $176 million, says monthly legislative report.

Digging Deeper - 7,000 feet - into Arizona's Copper Mines

'Arizona Week' goes underground to check in on one of the state's largest industries.

Parents Groups Fighting for More Education Funding

Metro Week looks at how communities are trying to shore up school budgets.

Does Growing Wheat in the Desert Use Too Much Water?

Much more efficient than in decades past, farmers and researchers say.

$5.9M for Water Conservation Near Fort Huachuca

Tucson non-profit Arizona Land and Water Trust will get federal money.

How One Doctor Helps Patients Face Death; and Another Finds Music Instrumental to Happiness.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: DImelo goes to Tumamoc Hill; and Beth Surdut puts hummingbird etiquette to use.

The Art of Paying Attention: Hummingbird Etiquette

Beth Surdut tells about a treasure hunt that begins with bird droppings and leads to one of the desert's smallest, fastest inhabitants.

Flu ‘Widespread:' 1,300 Cases Reported in Arizona Last Week

Vaccinations still recommended; affliction could occur as late as May.

Grijalva Calls for More Literacy, Dual-Language Programs

Pair of education bills would support family literacy and dual language education.

Do Property Taxes Inhibit Pima County's Economic Growth?

Politicians often point to property taxes as a force that drives away business

Flu, Winter Visitors Fill Tucson Hospitals to Capacity

A strong strain of the flu has hit during hospitals' busy season, and beds are full.

Tohono O'odham Find Common Ground with Border Patrol

Partnership has brought increased security and new technology to the nation.

McCain: Wait for New President to Replace Scalia

Arizona senator sides with fellow Republicans, drawing opponent's criticism.

Arizona Charter Schools Lacking Latino Enrollment

Whites, Asians over-represented, Latinos under-represented, study finds.

Lawmakers, Sheriffs Weigh $30M Border Security Plan

Arizona Week takes a deeper look at Gov. Ducey's Border Strike Force.

She Can't Vote, But Election Helps Tucsonan Find a Voice

Zaira Livier shares her story with Dímelo, storytelling project.

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