Arizona, 15th state with legal pot, begins recreational sales
State issues initial 86 licenses in 9 counties
Monitors head to the border after order to halt the wall
On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order halting all border wall construction
News roundup: Oak Flat mining project draws controversy, number of vaccination distribution sites expand
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Jan. 22.
Vaccine appointment error fixed, more vaccines headed to Pima County
The county says 77,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses will be in hand next week, the 'vast majority' going to new appointments.
Arizona pandemic toll tops 12,000 deaths, over 700,000 cases
More than 8,000 new cases reported statewide since yesterday, with nearly 230 new deaths
Controversial Oak Flat mine moves closer to reality
Oak Flat, sacred to the Apache and other tribes, sits over a huge reserve of copper.
Proposed Tucson Police raise draws objections
Advocacy groups assail proposed double-digit pay increase.
Proposed changes to Arizona citizen initiative process
Republican legislators want to change what can go in a citizen’s initiative.
Unemployment rate drops in Arizona, remains high
The state rate is still higher than the U.S. rate.
News roundup: Vaccine shortage threatens Pima County, local curfew paused by courts
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Jan. 21.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers weighs its authority over Rosemont Mine
The corps said it would consult with local tribes before making the decision, then it rescinded the invite.
Arizona schools chief on concerns as pandemic disruptions endure
State Supt. Kathy Hoffman says about 65,000 fewer students are enrolled in public schools than normal.
Understanding the state’s role in Arizona COVID vaccine distribution
A discussion with Arizona Dept. of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ.
Efforts to expand COVID vaccine access in Pima County
Tony Paniagua reports on where new sites are popping up.
Expanding vaccinations, education priorities, political unity
Plus, hearing from new Pima County Supervisor Matt Heinz.
