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7,000 Unintended Pregnancies Prevented in Arizona in 2014

Family Health Partnership uses federal funding for low-income women and families.
There are $3 million in improvements for Colossal Cave Mountain Park in the recommended 2015 bond package.

Pima County Seeks New Operators for Colossal Cave

Officials say the historic park needs extensive renovations
Tucson city lights at dusk

Census: Tucson Metro Population Exceeds 1 Million

2014 Estimate shows population growth accelerating again after post-recession slowness.
The Arizona House of Representatives, in a 2013 floor session.

Legislative Roundup: Elections Changes, Predicting Crime

Restrictions on collecting early ballots, Clean Elections investigations, police software funding.
University of Arizona's Old Main.

UA Launches Online Bachelor's Degrees

University has offered more than 40 online masters and grad programs for years
The community meets at a Sunnyside board meeting, dozens asked board members to put their differences aside and focus on the students.

Sunnyside Superintendent Finalists to Meet Public

Community wants collaborative, ethical and bicultural leader for South Side schools.
A Border Patrol agent in the Arizona desert looking through binoculars.

Stiffer Penalties Sought for Drug Smuggling Lookouts

McSally, McCain introduce identical bills in their respective chambers seeking 10-year sentences.
A HAWK pedestrian crossing similar to this will go along 22nd Street near Santa Rita Park.

Police Go Undercover to Increase Focus on Pedestrian Safety

Undercover officers will be on lookout for drivers who ignore crosswalk warning

Arizona House Approves Abortion Restriction Bill

The Arizona House voted to approve a bill barring women from buying a health insurance plan through the federal marketplace that includes abortion coverage.

Child Safety Director Has New Plans for Agency

Employee attrition will be one area addressed
Fred Urbina, Pascua Yaqui attorney general, outside the tribe's new justice complex near Tucson.

Pascua Yaquis Begin Prosecuting Non-Tribal Members

New program allows pursuit of criminal cases in domestic violence against women on reservation.

More Kids Loading Fruit onto School Lunch Trays, Study Finds

Tucson Unified School District food services staff say fruit is one of the most popular lunchtime items.

Pima County Invites Public Input on Comprehensive Plan

Pima Prospers is a blueprint for community services
Mark and Scott Kelly before Scott's 1-year mission on the International Space Station - January 2015

Kelly Twins - Scott, Mark - Help Gauge Effects of Space Travel

Astronaut Scott will soon start one year in space; scientists will compare him with earthbound twin Mark.
The Central Arizona project canal, north of Tucson.

METRO WEEK: Tucson's Water Supply Assured - For Now

Conservation, CAP supply storage, intergovernmental pacts help in short term, but crisis coming.
Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, state Senate president.

AZ WEEK: Legislators Aim to Adjourn in Two Weeks

Lawmakers hope to wind down session in record time; $9.1B budget still stirring controversy.

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