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Teachers' strike continues as Legislature keeps debating state budget

The statewide teacher strike is dragging into another day as lawmakers have trouble putting the final touches on the budget.

 

1 victim dead after fire ignites at residence on southwest side

One person has died after a fire started at a home on Tucson's southwest side, authorities said Wednesday night.

 

UA-led study: Size of area burned by western wildfires expected to increase significantly

A UA study has shown that in the coming decades, wildfires will burn more area because of climate conditions that Arizona is experiencing.

 

Legislature sending more money to ‘freedom schools,’ despite existing surplus

Both UA and ASU have banked much of the money given to them by lawmakers for future use, though it’s unclear what it will be spent on or when.

 

Foster children, families invited to day of fun Saturday in Tucson

La Paloma Family Services, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and PCC students are collaborating on the event.

 

Arizona teacher walkout to continue Thursday as state budget approval sputters

"We're moving as fast as we can,'' says House Speaker J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler.

 

La Placita pedestrian bridge to be demolished this weekend

Business complex being torn down to make way for apartments, businesses.

 

TUSD unlikely to call on teachers to return to work Thursday

With a late-night budget approval no longer expected, Tucson Uniified School District says it likely needs more time to mobilize teachers.

 

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