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Buckmaster: Time to clean up Tucson

Today on Buckmaster - Joan Lionetti, head of Tucson Clean and Beautiful, comet discover David Levy, Sherri Jerzyk, of Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson, and nutrition reporter Jack Challem.... Read more»

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Tourism

Tombstone’s Apache Spirit Ranch caters to Germans

After nearly a year of construction, Apache Spirit Ranch has opened its doors to foreign tourists looking to experience the Old West. The ranch, located on the outskirts of Tombstone, is specifically designed for Germans.... Read more»

Proposition 113

Out-of-state group backs effort to require secret ballot in union votes

The fate of a ballot measure that would require secret ballots to form unions may hinge on whether voters think unions or employers are bigger bullies to workers.... Read more»

Proposition 110

Land swaps would preserve bases, aid conservation, supporters say

Supporters say a ballot proposition designed to make it easier to swap rather than sell or lease state trust land would help facilitate agreements that preserve military installations.... Read more»

'Culture of fear' prompts Arizona immigrants to seek legal advice

Undocumented residents in Arizona and other states, worried about the crackdown on illegal immigration, are setting up legal protections in case they are deported.... Read more»

Analysis: Foreign Chamber of Commerce money? Really?

Democrats are trying to turn an evidence-free allegation into a major campaign theme, claiming that foreign corporations are “stealing our democracy” with secret, illegal contributions funneled through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It’s a claim with little basis in fact.... Read more»

Tucson leaders hope streetcar gets downtown on track

Tucson’s $180 million modern streetcar project has city officials and downtown businesses hoping more people, and their wallets, will be brought downtown by easier transportation.... Read more»1

Analysis

U.S. funding for the Taliban: Can it be stopped?

Counterinsurgency theory bumps up against some hard realities in Afghanistan: “All the contractors for development projects pay the Taliban for protection and use of the roads, so American and coalition dollars help finance the Taliban.”... Read more»

People misusing pesticides endanger environment, themselves

The Department of Agriculture, however, is concerned that people aren’t following commonsense advice and are misusing pesticides because of it. In the process, homeowners are harming the environment – and potentially themselves.... Read more»1

Think again

Just what exactly is Fox News?

Fox News Channel is often described as a cable news station. On occasion, the words “conservative” or “biased” are attached to that description. But few dispute the journalistic orientation of the overall enterprise. This is a mistake.... Read more»4

Comic: Human Rights

The Meaning of Liu

Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, serving an 11-year prison sentence for “inciting subversion of state power”, was yesterday awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. But what does it mean?... Read more»

LEED certification

UA recreation center gets 'platinum' stamp

The University of Arizona Student Recreation Center’s recent expansion has received platinum certification, the highest ranking in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program that rates buildings’ sustainability.... Read more»

Streets get a smoothing from stimulus

Tucson’s roadways just might get a little quieter and smoother, thanks to repaving projects around town.... Read more»

Resolution Copper Co.

Many in Superior see town’s future in copper mine proposal

Today, with deteriorating, boarded-up buildings lining Main Street and few people living in Superior, some residents hope that a discovery in the mountains just east of town will turn things around. Resolution Copper Co. wants to mine a copper deposit that’s more than a mile below a patch of the Tonto National Forest.... Read more»1

Arizona firm seeks green in algae farming

Take a little Arizona sunshine and mix in water and some cow manure. It’s the perfect recipe for what some see as the next major industry for the state: algae farming.... Read more»1

Sky Harbor celebrates 75 years of takeoffs and landings

Generations of Arizonans have shared in the timeless ritual of watching planes take off and land since the city of Phoenix purchased Sky Harbor Airport in 1935. Over 75 years, it has grown from a one-building operation known affectionately as The Farm into the nation’s ninth-busiest airport... Read more»

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