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Facing Loss of State Funding, Bisbee to Roll Back Bag Ban

Version of resolution being drafted would make the ban voluntary, but reserve the city's right to challenge the state in court.

Weather Service Rolling Out More Precise System for Dust-Storm Warnings

The new system will only notify cell phone users within a certain range of the storm.

Private Prisons Pushing Rural Counties Into Financial Hole, Officials Say

Counties want governor to stop favoring private prisons over rural county jails.

Elections, New Proposals Could Delay NAFTA Deal

Expert thinks trade talks were extended because US negotiators introduced food trade as a topic.

Pima County Celebrates Walk and Bike to School Day Friday

Day encourages healthy, environmentally friendly commuting for children.

Tucson Job Growth Lags Behind Arizona Numbers

City adding fewer new jobs, but gains are in high-paying jobs.

Flake's Only Plan is to Serve Out His Term, He Says

The Republican Senator said it is too soon to endorse someone to take his place.

Flake's Not Running Again, So Who Is?

Sen. Jeff Flake announced Tuesday he wouldn't seek re-election, causing a political earthquake in Arizona.

Attorney General: Bisbee Plastic-Bag Ban Violates State Law

Bisbee City Council will decide whether or not to fight the law Monday.

New Screening Procedures Go Into Effect at Arizona Airports

Travelers in Tucson and other airports statewide must now remove electronics from carry-on bags.

House Speaker Condemns Sexual Harassment Following Rep's Letter

Mesnard promises changes in wake of accusations of male Arizona lawmakers harassing female colleagues.

Hearings Begin to Determine Rooftop Solar Buyback Rate

Arizona Corporation CCommission staff will spend as much as two weeks in Tucson gathering evidence for the rate case.

County Supe: To Fix Roads, Replace Property Tax with Sales Tax

Supervisor Christy proposed a tax that would cover Pima County's needed road work in a decade.

Officials Gather to Raise Domestic-Violence Awareness

Emerge Center Against Domestic Violence brought together public safety, elected officials to 'Paint Pima Purple.'

McSally: 'Momentum Is There' for Republicans to Pass Tax Reform

The Southern Arizona Republican said now is the time to rewrite the tax code.

Jobs, Environment and Crime are Key for Ward 6 Candidates

Central Tucson Council race features incumbent Democrat, Republican and Green Party challengers.

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