Rockies Snow Pack Slightly Below Average
Measurements show pack at 90% of long-term average, rare decent news in drought-stricken region.
Gone Missing: Arizona Nearly Leading the Nation in Missing Persons Cases
Federal statistics show high numbers of unidentifed remains, too; promixity to border among reasons.
Arizona Leads in Solar Industry Jobs, With 7% Growth
More than 9,000 employed statewide, mostly as installers; that's third best in country.
Election Law Changes Debated in Legislature Monday
Among proposals: earlier primary, Clean Elections restirctions, fixes allowed for early ballot mistakes.
AZ WEEK: Grad Students Lobby for Minimized Cuts
Lawmakers tell them universities could lose more than the $75 million in Ducey's budget proposal.
UA Grad Students Ask Lawmakers to Limit Cuts
Legislators say universities could face cuts up to $100 million, much more than in governor's proposal.
METRO WEEK: Gem Shows Big Contributors to Economy, UA Research
$120 million economic impact, international research collaboration opportunities from big winter event.
ACLU Sues US over Alleged Abuse of Immigrant Children
Claim seeks disclosure of records related to reports of migrants' treatment in Border Patrol custody.
Arizona Worst in Nation in Construction Job Loss
Decline of 4,400 last year makes it West's only state to lose jobs; business worries about education cited.
Gray Wolf Confirmed as Having Been Shot Near Canyon
Animal spotted on North Rim last fall was taken out by hunter mistaking it for coyote.
Nevada Awards Contract for Start of I-11
$83M contract for short stretch of freeway eventually to be part of Arizona-Las Vegas route.
Arizona House OKs Indexing for Income Taxes
Party-line vote would allow bracket adjustments to keep taxes from rising on inflation.
Bountiful Brilliant Blooms Expected This Spring
Scientists say good wildflower conditions may be manifest in certain Sonoran Desert sites.
AZ WEEK: Arizona Universities Brace for Cuts
How will higher-education institutions and students absorb $77M in state aid reductions?
Regents Want Cuts Reversed With Budget Improvement
'Defunding universities goes against state's goals of economic growth,' Regents president says.
