Online learning, flying during the pandemic, OSIRIS-REx update
Plus, a discussion with outgoing Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall.
OSIRIS-REx completes successful rehearsal above asteroid's surface
The mission is scheduled to collect a sample of material from the asteroid Bennu in October.
News roundup: A closer look at PPP loans in AZ, experts say asylum change wouldn't protect public health
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 13.
UA President Robbins optimistic about university COVID-19 test results
In a media briefing, Robbins also defended the UA's purchase of for-profit Ashford University.
As Congress stalls on another stimulus bill, a look back at the last round of federal aid
Many businesses have struggled since the start of the pandemic, but federal funds have helped some.
Nearly 20,000 Arizona businesses received federal PPP loans
Construction and health care companies were some of the biggest beneficiaries.
Sonoran capital Hermosillo further loosens COVID-19 restrictions
The city is lifting a curfew on vehicle travel and allowing many nonessential businesses to reopen at reduced capacity.
Improving Arizona COVID-19 trends could drive testing declines, complacency
Experts say states need higher testing rates to gauge and improve COVID-19 responses.
Health experts: Proposed asylum change would fail to protect both public health and human rights
The proposed policy change would allow officials to turn away migrants deemed at risk of spreading disease.
Covid Watch app part of UA reentry plan
The smartphone app aids in contact tracing.
News roundup: Drop in unemployment payments, Senate race tightens
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 12.
Sonora eases path for bacanora producers to sell products locally
A change allows authorized Bacanora producers to sell in shops for regional products without first having to obtain an expensive license.
LGBTQ groups pressure Sonoran congress on marriage equality
An advocate says barriers to marriage make same-sex couples even more vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic.
Arizona unemployment payments see large drop
Last week was the first week that people on unemployment did not get a $600 federal addition.
Arizona Medicaid recipients topped 2 million after five-month surge
The surge follows skyrocketing unemployment in the state, as COVID-19 shutdowns have shuttered industries.
