Bill Would Replace Standardized Tests for Arizona High Schoolers
Schools can have more choices when replacing the test.
Aid Group Reports Increase in Cartels Exploiting Migrants
Migrants, especially from Central America, are experiencing a high state of vulnerability, advocate says.
State Mining, Energy Industries: Little Effect in Clean Energy Rollback
Coal plays small role in the industries in Arizona; 22% of electricity generated from it.
PCC Proposes Alternative Budget Plans, Including Big Cuts
Scenarios range from maintaining status quo to 'revolutionizing' college through cuts.
A Seminar to Help Public Understand Common Legal Issues
No legal advice offered at Thursday event, but information on civil and family law, resources available.
Forest Service Gets OK to Seek Seasonal Firefighters, Despite Federal Hiring Freeze
The Forest Service has cut back on non-fire-related personnel.
Pima County Sheriff Won't Hold Immigrants for Feds
Napier says 48-hour holds US immigration officials want are unconstitutional.
Arizona Democrats Ask For Input on State Budget
The minority party is holding town hall meetings before the budget is final.
CDO High's Academic Decathletes Going to Nationals
Oro Valley team wins 4th straight state title with mix of 'A', 'B' and 'C' students.
Study: Soil Bacteria Can Improve Crop Yields During Droughts
Grain crops like corn and wheat produced up to 40 percent more seeds.
Pima County Flu Cases See Late-Season Jump
People shouldn't give up preventive practices just because the weather is warming.
Sonora Journalist: Arizona is Like a Second Home for Sonorans, and Vice Versa
Claudia Orduño speaks about the unique strengths of and challenges facing the media in Arizona and Sonora.
UA-Led Mission Will Float Telescope on Balloon to Study the Milky Way
Balloon-borne telescope to study galaxy's gas and dust.
Recharge Efforts Raise Groundwater Levels in Cochise County
About one billion gallons have been redirected to the recharge areas.
Does Explosive Beetle Have Most Interesting Genome?
UA researchers hope to win crowd-sourced genome sequencing of the Sonoran Desert beetle.
