Local mask mandates, Children’s Museum reopens, travel restrictions
The city of Tucson and Pima County plan to keep mask mandates in place, despite Gov. Ducey's executive order that phases out local ordinances.
Colorado River tribes aim to establish ‘one unified voice’ in policy talks
Those reliant on the river’s flows for agricultural, municipal and industrial use are gearing up for years of negotiation over future policies.
Arizona legislature proposes controversial changes to election laws
Voting advocates criticize bills that could change the permanent early voting list or mail-in ballots.
A Colorado River showdown is looming. Let the posturing begin
The states that draw water from it are about to undertake a new round of negotiations over the river’s future.
Bill would allow Indigenous students to wear cultural clothing at graduation
Advocates say after a year of protests over racial injustice, it's a meaningful change.
Positioning for congressional race underway
Kirkpatrick’s announced retirement makes for wide open race.
Arizona Dreamers hopeful for change as new in-state bill lands in the House
A bill that would give all Arizona graduates access to in-state tuition passed the Arizona Senate earlier this month.
Conversation with Arlando Teller about transportation in tribal lands
The former Arizona state lawmaker talks about his new job in the U.S. Department of Transportation and his legacy in Arizona.
Arizona seeks to create surface water protections after Clean Water Act rollback
The legislation aims to fill the gap left by the rollback of federal protections, but not everyone is pleased with the current proposal.
State Senate changes Permanent Early Voting List
Staying on the list would require voting under new legislation passed by the Senate.
In rapidly warming Colorado River Basin, the negotiating table is being set
A new round of talks could define how the river system adapts to a changing climate for the next generation.
Economics drives glass recycling
Tucson keeps its used glass local.
Conversation with health expert in the Navajo Nation about COVID-19
The head of the Navajo Department of Health also talks about her experiences advising then President-elect Joe Biden on COVID-19.
As Biden rolls back 'Remain in Mexico,' advocates say next steps are still murky
The controversial Trump-era program forced over 70,000 people to wait for U.S. asylum hearings in Mexican border cities.
Alcohol abuse soars in lockdown
Severe alcohol use jumps 400% in lockdown, according to UA researchers
