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Congress is cracking down on so-called earmarks in the budget. Reporter Christopher Conover sits down with Kimberly Craft to talk about how the ban will effect Southern Arizona.

Pork for the People?

As new leaders crack down on earmarks, AZPM explores how recent pet projects have affected our region

Steve Lynn, outgoing chairman of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, discusses the work of redrawing state Congressional district boundaries.

Slicing Up the Arizona Pie

New redistricting commission must redraw the state's Congressional district map

Author Leslie Marmon Silko draws inspiration from the wilderness around her Tucson home.

Acclaimed writer Leslie Marmon Silko shares secrets from "The Turquoise Ledge"

Her first book in ten years explores her own life and that of the Sonoran Desert in a non-linear fashion.

Donald Gates, a program director for the Pima County Health Department, discusses childhood obesity.

Program Tackles Obesity's Steep Costs

Stimulus dollars aid the fight against obesity in Pima County

Two food banks in Nogales, Ariz., provide fresh produce and pantry staples to families in need.

Two Food Banks, One Community

Nogales, Arizona food banks are assisting thousands of people each month.

Taking Wildlife in Hand

The Tucson Wildlife Center provides care for injured and orphaned animals

Kimberly Craft interviews Bruce Wright, CEO of the University of Arizona's Science and Technology Park, and Joann MacMaster, director of AZCI.

UA Expands Business Incubator

Joann MacMaster begins as new director

Catherine Marshall, an associate professor at the University of Arizona, discusses how cancer affects families.

Cancer's Ripple Effect: Diagnosis Impacts Entire Families

Author draws from her own experience to write a guide to the cancer journey

Snow covers the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains.

Winter Storm Brings Snowflakes, Plunging Mercury To Tucson

Tucsonans ring in the New Year with sub-freezing temps, while the high country rebounds from heavy snows

Tony Paniagua visits two homeowners in Cochise County whose houses are "off the grid."

Finding Freedom From Utility Bills

Some residents in Southern Arizona are living off the grid, harvesting their energy from nature

Break from Smoking

Smokers have many options to try to kick the habit.

The first memorial erected in honor of the three scouts is at Josephine Saddle, halfway between the Madera Canyon Lodge and the summit of Mt. Baldy.

Exploring the story behind the deaths of three Boy Scouts near Tucson in 1958

Tucson author Cathy Hufault recounts the tragedy that sparked the largest search for missing persons in Arizona history

Border Patrol Agent's Death Rekindles Immigration Issue

PBS NewsHour talks to Christopher Conover and Michel Marizco about the state of border security

Ann-Eve Pederson, from the Arizona Education Network, explains school tax credits.

Bringing School Spending Up to Speed

Arizona Education Network encourages taxpayers to donate to local schools

Border Patrol and Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office vehicles blockade the entrance to a dirt road near Peck Canyon Drive and Circulo Jalapa where U.S. Border Patrol agent Brian Terry was shot, early Wednesday morning. Terry, a BORTAC (Border Patrol Tactical Unit) agent, later died from his gunshot wounds.

Suspect Search Continues

Manhunt still underway for suspect in Border Patrol agent's killing

Felipe Garcia, vice president of community affairs for the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, discusses how Mexican shoppers contribute to the Tucson economy.

Money from Mexico Boosts Tucson Businesses

New study shows shoppers from neighboring Mexican states are vital to our economy

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