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Pima County expands COVID-19 vaccine rollout 15.01.2021 27:18 ↓

As counties across Arizona work to innoculate more people, vaccine availability remains a problem.

Looking ahead 10 years after deadly Jan. 8 shooting 08.01.2021 27:18 ↓

Survivors and advocates discuss progress on reducing gun violence and what still needs to be done.

Checking in on the health of the Santa Cruz River 18.12.2020 27:18 ↓

Upgrades to the county's wastewater treatment continue to improve the vitality of the river and the wildlife it supports.

Exploring unions in Arizona 11.12.2020 27:18 ↓

A growing number of white-collar workers are forming unions in industries like higher education and journalism.

Digging into campaign spending in the 2020 election 04.12.2020 27:18 ↓

How much difference did record-breaking campaign spending make in Arizona?

Downtown development renews scrutiny of economic incentives and community preservation 20.11.2020 27:18 ↓

A tax incentive helped revitalize Tucson's downtown, but some residents say it also threatens to push them out.

Understanding election results in Pima County and Arizona 06.11.2020 27:18 ↓

Democrats saw encouraging voter trends in a state once considered a Republican stronghold.

Lecture series examines ‘Woman Power' 30.10.2020 27:18 ↓

The fall talks at the UA touched upon the way women wield power in language, family life and their communities.

Exploring the myth of monolithic voting blocs 23.10.2020 27:18 ↓

Campaigns often target voting "blocs" based on gender, religion and race, despite these groups being politically diverse.

Tucson Electric Power looks to expand renewables, raise customer rates 16.10.2020 27:18 ↓

TEP's plans to raise rates and install a transmission line near historic neighborhoods are not without controversy.

A look at Arizona's two ballot measures 09.10.2020 27:18 ↓

Arizona voters will decide on taxing top earners to fund education and legalizing recreational marijuana.

Pima County Board of Supervisors races could bring changes 02.10.2020 27:18 ↓

All five seats are up for grabs on the board, which sets major local policy decisions.

Pima County Sheriff candidates face off in AZPM debate 25.09.2020 27:18 ↓

In the debate, each candidate made their case for why he should be reelected to the role of sheriff.

Races for Pima County recorder and Santa Cruz County sheriff 18.09.2020 27:18 ↓

Longtime public servants are leaving the roles, leaving those races wide open.

Race underway for Corporation Commission, Arizona's 'fourth branch of government' 11.09.2020 27:18 ↓

The Arizona Corporation Commission, which regulates utilities, pipelines and securities, has three open seats this fall.

The risks of severe heat 04.09.2020 27:18 ↓

The hottest summer in the city's history came during a global health crisis, leaving many residents at risk for heat-related issues..

Revisiting the danger to pedestrians in Tucson 28.08.2020 27:18 ↓

The city, like others, has seen a steady rise in people struck and killed while walking, though the trends may be shifting amid the pandemic.

Getting out the vote ahead of the November election 21.08.2020 27:18 ↓

Arizona is a battleground state this year, and multiple groups are working to register as many voters as possible.

As Congress stalls on another stimulus bill, a look back at the last round of federal aid 14.08.2020 27:18 ↓

Many businesses have struggled since the start of the pandemic, but federal funds have helped some.

Looking back at SB 1070 a decade later 07.08.2020 27:18 ↓

Though the infamous “show me your papers” law was partially struck down, it has left a legacy in Arizona.

Border wall construction heightens environmental concerns in sensitive habitats 31.07.2020 27:18 ↓

Local residents, a sheriff and a wildlife expert weigh in on the impacts of physical barriers at the southern border.

Back to school, one step at a time 24.07.2020 27:18 ↓

Teachers, school administrators and elected officials weigh how to safely return to school.

Tucson hospitals balance full patient loads, COVID stress 17.07.2020 27:18 ↓

As hospitals inch closer to reaching full capacity, doctors and nurses continue to ask the public to reduce the risk of virus transmission.

Calls for police accountability continue as details of past cases emerge 10.07.2020 27:24 ↓

The question of who polices the police is one many Americans are asking as instances of police misconduct are revealed.

Discussions around the call to 'defund the police' 03.07.2020 27:17 ↓

The death of a man in TPD custody amid nationwide protests over police violence has led to more conversations about what policing should look like.