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Arizona State Board of Education delays vote on '25-26 ESA Handbook

The board voted to delay approving a new ESA handbook, which adds spending caps and curriculum rules for school vouchers.

The Buzz revisits the legacy and impact of Land Grant Institutions

A look at how an 1862 act impacted Native lands and eventually led to UA's fossil fuel use despite climate pledges.

School thrift store supplies free support and valuable hope

Badger Closet at Tucson High Magnet School began a couple of years ago.

Conservation nonprofit in Southern Arizona faces $1.2 million federal funding freeze

Borderlands Restoration Network fights to keep critical wildlife corridors and watershed projects alive amid funding uncertainty.

"Back to the Heart" - Gabrielle Pietrangelo celebrates the end of a 4-year journey with a new album.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson architect Paula Holmes at 100, a woman always ahead of her time; and Lilliona from "The Class of 2024" shares an essay about growing up in the digital age.

Arizona AG urges Trump administration to halt federal firings in case to be heard Wednesday

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is among the Democratic attorneys general in 19 states suing the Trump administration over its mass firing of federal workers.

Department of Education investigates ASU and other universities for alleged Civil Rights violations

The Trump Administration investigates student protests that occurred in support of Palestine last year.

Federal lease terminations threaten five National Park Service facilities in Arizona

Cuts could disrupt visitor experiences, scientific research and park operations.

Arizona prisoner set to be executed next week passes up chance to ask for reprieve

Gunches is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on March 19.

Phoenix Suns become third professional sports team to offer OneCourt’s haptic display for blind and low vision fans

OneCourt designed a way for blind and low vision NBA fans to further enjoy the game.

BLM opens Environmental Assessment for Copper Creek Mine Project to public comment

Located in Arizona’s rugged Sky Islands, the proposed copper mine could impact ecosystem and water resources.

Arizona bill to protect hunting with dogs fails by narrow house vote, will be reconsidered

Lawmakers narrowly rejected a proposal to safeguard hound hunting while conservationists push for stricter regulations.

The Buzz: Preventing catastrophic wildfires

A look at how wildfires became more intense, and what we're doing to combat it.

Two new books that bring important histories to light.

Kirsten Miller talks about her novel "Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books"; and Mike Stark shares the natural history "Starlings The Curious Odyssey of a Most Hated Bird".

Pima County Board of Supervisors reviews federal funding freeze impact

Officials warn that paused grants and funding cuts could impact essential county programs.

High housing costs frustrate Arizonans, even as Tucson market cools

A new study suggests many Arizonans are willing to commute further if it means lower housing costs.

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