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Secretary of State Race: Who Can Best Assume Governorship?

Issue relevant because 4 of last 9 governors moved up under constitutionally mandated line of succession.

Apprehension of Lone Minors Down 4% in Tucson, Up in Texas

More than 57,000 in all along border; data show increase in 'family units' caught crossing illegally in Southern Arizona.

Brewer Endorses Smith for Governor

Governor says former Mesa mayor shares her values on Medicaid expansion, economy, border.

AZ Top in Nation for Solar Energy Per Capita

Study notes state policies such as Renewable Energy Standard have attracted more people to get clean energy; also pointed some setbacks in past year.

Unaccompanied Children at Tucson Shelter to Start Classes

Shelter officials bring teachers to facility housing Central American migrants.

GOP Gubernatorial Forum Video

Five of six Republican candidates for governor faced off in a debate sponsored by Arizona Public Media, League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson.

Controversy Dominates Race for AZ Attorney General

Accusations against incumbent Tom Horne figure strongly in Republican Party challenger's campaign tactics.

3 Pima County Districts in State’s Top 10 School Systems

AZ Department of Education releases letter grades, AIMS results; statewide, little gain in student performance.

15 Doses of Lethal Drugs Used in Convicted Murderer's Execution

Joseph Wood's attorneys say the state Dept. of Corrections violated execution protocol by doing so.

METRO WEEK: Campaign Money Flows to Tucson Area TV

About $1M spent on political TV advertising in Southern Arizona in July.

Tucson Streetcar Voices

AZPM's Vanessa Barchfield joined thousands of riders on its first day for a portrait of the city welcoming this new mode of transportation.

AZ Week: A Look at GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Forum

Five of six hopefuls debated state economic recovery plans, illegal immigration; primary election is Aug. 26.

A Mezcal's Clandestine Origin, Migration to Old Pueblo

This brand of smoky agave spirit has humble, law bending beginnings - from Oaxaca, Mexico to the colonial Guatemalan city of Antigua.

Wide Range of AZ Economic Solutions from Candidates

GOP gubernatorial hopefuls prescribe reforming taxes, bolstering education system, reducing regulation, curbing illegal immigration.

Mother of Mexican Teen Killed by Border Patrol Sues Agency

Civil lawsuit seeks a trial, punitive damages, names of agents involved.

Challenger Brnovich Attacks Atty. Gen. Horne's Legal Woes in Debate

Republican candidates for attorney general squared off in PHX Monday night; primary election is Aug. 26.

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