http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/category/health health news from TucsonSentinel.com - Tucson's independent nonprofit online news en Copyright 2013 2013-05-25T07:23:02+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052313_tusd_summer_meals/there-free-lunch-tusd-students-this-summer/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052313_tusd_summer_meals/there-free-lunch-tusd-students-this-summer/ 17:36:00Z Scott Coleman TUSD students living in qualified areas can eat for free this summer; breakfasts and lunches paid for by the federal government will be served May 28-July 26. 2013-05-24T17:36:59+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/052313_barber_congress_op/barber-congress-needs-get-work-stop-political-games/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/052313_barber_congress_op/barber-congress-needs-get-work-stop-political-games/ 18:34:00Z Ron Barber The Affordable Care Act needs serious improvements, and Congress should come together to find bipartisan fixes to improve this law. Rather than focus on real solutions to the problems embedded in this law, leadership in Washington has wasted many days – and millions of your dollars – trying to repeal the law rather than make the necessary changes. 2013-05-23T18:34:23+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052213_johncscottshow/jc-scott-tucson-city-council-approves-budget/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052213_johncscottshow/jc-scott-tucson-city-council-approves-budget/ 01:59:00Z John C. Scott Show Former state Sen. Frank Antenori, plus Jesse Lugo, Ward 2 Councilman Paul Cunningham, state Rep. Ethan Orr (R-LD9), financial advisor Shelly Fishman, and Ward 6 Councilman Steve Kozachik 2013-05-23T01:59:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/052213_asdb_hamed_op/hamed-brewer-must-continue-asdbs-fresh-start/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/052213_asdb_hamed_op/hamed-brewer-must-continue-asdbs-fresh-start/ 22:47:00Z Sami Hamed From a former Board member, and student: Gov. Jan Brewer’s appointment Wednesday of five new members of the Board of Directors of the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind is a start to fixing the damage done to that institution’s reputation. 2013-05-22T22:47:59+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/052113_montt_conviction/genocide-conviction-rios-montt-overturned-guatemala-now/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/052113_montt_conviction/genocide-conviction-rios-montt-overturned-guatemala-now/ 01:04:00Z Faine Greenwood Former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt’s conviction for genocide was overturned and his trial must begin anew starting from the point in mid-April when a dispute started over which judge should hear the case, the country’s highest court said Monday. 2013-05-22T01:04:46+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052113_johncscottshow/jc-scott-steve-pierce-senate-passage-medicaid-expansion/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052113_johncscottshow/jc-scott-steve-pierce-senate-passage-medicaid-expansion/ 00:40:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with state Sen. Steve Pierce, Tucsoncitizen.com’s Mark B. Evans, Steve Lynn of the SALC on the PCC Board, and talk show host Emil Franzi. 2013-05-22T00:40:32+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052013_johncscottshow/jc-scott-reforming-state-sales-tax/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/052013_johncscottshow/jc-scott-reforming-state-sales-tax/ 03:01:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with developer Richard Studwell, systems analyst Mark Spear, Arizona Chamber of Commerce CEO Glenn Hamer , Ken Strobeck of the Arizona League of Cities and Towns, and Arizona Capitol Times reporter Hank Stephenson. 2013-05-21T03:01:04+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/052013_dsm5_released/dsm-5-controversial-update-psych-manual-released/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/052013_dsm5_released/dsm-5-controversial-update-psych-manual-released/ 00:54:00Z Talia Ralph The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, known simply as the DSM-5, was released by the American Psychiatric Association this week amid criticism of the guide’s changes. 2013-05-21T00:54:28+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/052013_irs_med_records/gop-fears-irs-access-medical-records-disputed/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/052013_irs_med_records/gop-fears-irs-access-medical-records-disputed/ 20:09:00Z Mary Agnes Carey Listening to recent statements from some congressional Republicans, you might think that the 2010 health law allows the Internal Revenue Service to have access to your medical records. 2013-05-20T20:09:10+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/052013_medicaid_enrollment/feds-make-it-easier-states-enroll-poor-under-health-law/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/052013_medicaid_enrollment/feds-make-it-easier-states-enroll-poor-under-health-law/ 19:47:00Z Phil Galewitz States will have the option to use data from food stamps, other programs, to enroll adults in Medicaid. Officials say the changes are geared to states that are expanding the program next year, but they may also be adopted by others. 2013-05-20T19:47:42+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/052013_adhd_obesity_link/is-adhd-linked-obesity/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/052013_adhd_obesity_link/is-adhd-linked-obesity/ 18:59:00Z Faine Greenwood A new study finds that boys diagnosed with ADHD had considerably higher rates of adult obesity than their counterparts, suggesting a connection. 2013-05-20T18:59:49+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/052013_hihg_deductible_health/with-high-deductible-health-plans-it-pays-shop-around/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/052013_hihg_deductible_health/with-high-deductible-health-plans-it-pays-shop-around/ 17:31:00Z Michelle Andrews Welcome to the new world of health insurance where high deductible plans are growing more popular and the consumers in those plans often have an incentive to haggle with providers. Although many plans still protect people from high out-of-pocket costs for care, these days an increasing number of consumers have cheaper, high deductible plans where they must cover the first $1,000, $5,000 or even $10,000 of care before insurance kicks in. 2013-05-20T17:31:06+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/051913_potter/potter-obamacare-myths-and-realities/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/051913_potter/potter-obamacare-myths-and-realities/ 01:34:00Z Wendell Potter The House of Representatives is expected to vote for the 40th time this week to repeal Obamacare, not because anyone believes the 40th time will be the charm, but because the exercise will enable Republican freshmen to vote for repeal and brag about it during their campaigns next year. 2013-05-20T01:34:54+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051913_tucson_biking/tucson-receives-national-recognition-bike-friendliness/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051913_tucson_biking/tucson-receives-national-recognition-bike-friendliness/ 22:32:00Z Scott Coleman With more than 700 miles of bikeways around the city designated for cyclists, Tucson continues to be one of the nation’s top bicycling destinations, and a home for commuter and recreational riders, according to recent rankings.. 2013-05-19T22:32:53+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051713_johncscottshow/jc-scott-az-senate-budget-includes-medicaid-expansion/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051713_johncscottshow/jc-scott-az-senate-budget-includes-medicaid-expansion/ 02:52:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Rep. Bruce Wheeler D-LD28, Sen. Linda Lopez D-LD2, Sen. Steve Farley D-LD9, Ben Buehler-Garcia Ward 3 Tucson City Council Candidate, Reporter Ben Giles Arizona Capitol Times, Jesse Lugo Civic Leader, Middle East Expert Prof. Stephen Zunes 2013-05-18T02:52:48+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/051713_tx_fertilizer/cause-west-explosion-remains-unclear/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/051713_tx_fertilizer/cause-west-explosion-remains-unclear/ 23:00:00Z Reeve Hamilton The cause of a fertilizer plant explosion here that killed 15 people on April 17 has been ruled “undetermined,” officials announced at a press conference in the town’s high school parking lot on Thursday. 2013-05-17T23:00:10+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051613_buckmaster/buckmaster-animal-saves-up-10-pima-pound/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051613_buckmaster/buckmaster-animal-saves-up-10-pima-pound/ 20:19:00Z Buckmaster Show Interviews included a legislative update from state Rep. Ethan Orr (R-LD9). Then we talked with Ellie Beaubien, new adoption coordinator at the Pima Animal Care Center. Also, Kevin Burnett, CFO of Sundt Companies, Inc., and nutrition reporter Jack Challem. 2013-05-16T20:19:17+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051513_johncscottshow/jc-scott-budget-expected-pass-az-senate-thursday/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051513_johncscottshow/jc-scott-budget-expected-pass-az-senate-thursday/ 00:29:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with activist Miguel Ortega, TucsonsSentinel.com’s Dylan Smith, DUI defense attorney Jim Nesci, Ward 2 Tucson City Councilman Paul Cunningham, financial advisor Shelly Fishman, and Arizona Capitol Times reporter Hank Stephenson. 2013-05-16T00:29:41+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/051413_farley_budget_op/farley-budget-bills-will-include-medicaid-expansion/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/051413_farley_budget_op/farley-budget-bills-will-include-medicaid-expansion/ 06:16:00Z Steve Farley I believe I previously shared with you my analogy of the legislature as a middle school. That analogy is particularly apt as we approach approving a budget, as we began to do this morning. The Medicaid restoration has heightened the stakes dramatically this year, so this next couple of weeks are really gonna be something to witness. 2013-05-15T06:16:20+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051413_johncscottshow/jc-scott-farley-predicts-quick-state-budget-deal/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051413_johncscottshow/jc-scott-farley-predicts-quick-state-budget-deal/ 01:26:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Terry Dee of Habitat for Humanity’s Habistore, Mark B. Evans of Tucsoncitizen.com, TucsonSentinel.com columnist Jimmy Zuma, GOP Rep. Ethan Orr and Democrat Sen. Steve Farley predicted a deal on the state budget will happen quickly — including an expansion of Medicaid. 2013-05-15T01:26:51+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051413_buckmaster/buckmaster-wheeler-reports-budget-showdown/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051413_buckmaster/buckmaster-wheeler-reports-budget-showdown/ 22:40:00Z Buckmaster Show State Rep. Bruce Wheeler (D-LD10), minority whip for the Arizona House of Representatives, plus financial planner Shelly Fishman with the Tuesday Money Maker Report, and Justin Debolt, finance director for the new Tucson hotel project known as Aloft. Plus, Linda Ray of the Tucson Weekly with the Buckmaster bi-monthly arts report. 2013-05-14T22:40:02+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051313_johncscottshow/jc-scott-chuck-huckelberry-taxes-new-pima-county-courthouse/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051313_johncscottshow/jc-scott-chuck-huckelberry-taxes-new-pima-county-courthouse/ 00:32:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Jim Kuliesh, president of the Alliance of Construction Trades, developer Richard Studwell, Republican strategist Sam Stone, and Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry, along with Central Arizona Project GM David Modeer, and Jim Small of the Arizona Capitol Times. 2013-05-14T00:32:43+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/051313_obama_drugs/is-obama-delivering-promise-21st-century-drug-policy/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/051313_obama_drugs/is-obama-delivering-promise-21st-century-drug-policy/ 19:51:00Z Christie Thompson Many public health experts say the administration deserves credit for increasing access to drug treatment. But others say despite an increase in funding for rehab, the administration has continued to push programs and policies built to punish drug users. As the administration lays out its latest plan on a new approach to drugs, here’s look at what’s in it, and what they’ve done so far. 2013-05-13T19:51:43+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051013_johncscottshow/jc-scott-sheriff-estrada-drug-war-cant-won-without-strategy-change/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/051013_johncscottshow/jc-scott-sheriff-estrada-drug-war-cant-won-without-strategy-change/ 21:52:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Patrick McNamara of Inside Tucson Business, Arizona Education Association President Andrew Morrill, former Arizona Clean Election Commission Director Todd Lang, GOP state Rep. Paul Boyer, Santa Cruz Sheriff Tony Estrada, and TucsonSentinel.com’s Dylan Smith broke news about a PCC chancellor candidate. 2013-05-10T21:52:14+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050913_johncscottshow/jc-scott-stamp-out-hunger-this-saturday/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050913_johncscottshow/jc-scott-stamp-out-hunger-this-saturday/ 00:17:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Sen. Linda Lopez, Dr. Kieth Boesen of the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, Tucson Weekly’s Jim Nintzel, TUSD Boardmember Mark Stegeman, Bill Carnegie of the Community Food Bank of Arizona and Dan Turrentine of the Letter Carriers Association, plus Councilman Paul Cunningham 2013-05-10T00:17:58+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050913_buckmaster/buckmaster-rebranding-tucson-tourism/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050913_buckmaster/buckmaster-rebranding-tucson-tourism/ 22:27:00Z Buckmaster Show Interviews with Allison Cooper, vice president of marketing at the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, plus Councilwoman Karin Uhlich and historian Ken Scoville on the 6th Annual Historic Miracle Mile Open House, and a preview of this Saturday’s “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive with Community Food Bank President/CEO Bill Carnegie and Dan Turrentine of the National Association of Letter Carriers. 2013-05-09T22:27:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050813_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-summer-air-travel-preview/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050813_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-summer-air-travel-preview/ 21:27:00Z Buckmaster Show Ready for another cup of coffee? Coffee is on our agenda with Victoria Maizes, MD, executive director of the UA Center for Integrative Medicine. Also, a preview of the summer air travel season with Richard Gruntzel, CFO of the Tucson Airport Authority. Plus, Dr. Robert Hendricks, Buckmaster education contributor, on a cheating scandal that is rocking the education world. 2013-05-09T21:27:00+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050813_johncscottshow/jc-scott-arizonas-economy-showing-signs-recovery/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050813_johncscottshow/jc-scott-arizonas-economy-showing-signs-recovery/ 22:29:00Z John C. Scott Show Inteviews with economist Jim Rounds, VP Elliott D. Pollack & Co.; Steve Kozachik Ward 6 Tucson City councilman; Mark B. Evans, administrator of Tucsoncitizen.com; financial advisor Shelly Fishman; and Ken Strobeck, executive director of the Arizona League of Cities and Towns. 2013-05-08T22:29:32+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/050813_medicaid_guest_op/gw-institute-medicaid-expansion-would-line-hospitals-pockets/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/050813_medicaid_guest_op/gw-institute-medicaid-expansion-would-line-hospitals-pockets/ 15:54:00Z Christina Corieri In the debate over expanding Medicaid to cover more low-income Arizonans, we are being told that the costs for uncompensated care at Arizona hospitals are soaring, making Medicaid expansion necessary to prevent financial disaster from befalling our hospitals. A closer look reveals that this claim is simply untrue. 2013-05-08T15:54:41+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050613_johncscottshow/jc-scott-restaurants-get-cookin-downtown/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050613_johncscottshow/jc-scott-restaurants-get-cookin-downtown/ 22:09:00Z John C. Scott Show Sami Hamed of the National Federation of the Blind, PCC alum Kelly Ponzio and student Joe McGrath, Carlos de Leon of the city Department of Transportation, developer Richard Studwell, Downtown Tucson Partnership’s Michael Keith, and Prof. Stephen Zunes. 2013-05-07T22:09:49+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050713_border_deaths/pima-county-humane-borders-mapping-migrant-deaths/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050713_border_deaths/pima-county-humane-borders-mapping-migrant-deaths/ 20:25:00Z Paul Ingram Each year, hundreds of people go missing in the Sonoran Desert and many are never identified. Since 2001, of the nearly 2,100 remains found in the desert, about 700 remain unidentified. A new search tool available to the public will combine data sets to help name the dead. 2013-05-07T20:25:52+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/050713_gray_hair/scientists-weaving-new-cure-gray-hair/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/050713_gray_hair/scientists-weaving-new-cure-gray-hair/ 16:36:00Z Alexander Besant Just in time for baby boomers entering their twilight years, scientists have found out how to reverse graying hair. Scientists discovered that going gray is due to a build up of hydrogen peroxide in the hair follicle. This causes the hair to bleach itself beginning from the inside outwards. 2013-05-07T16:36:28+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050613_video_medicine/medicine-increasingly-turning-video-games-speed-recovery/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050613_video_medicine/medicine-increasingly-turning-video-games-speed-recovery/ 21:46:00Z Jessica Boehm Stephen Yates lost movement in his left side after suffering a stroke about a month ago. Now improving his strength at Phoenix’s Banner Good Samaritan Rehabilitation Center, he’s climbing stairs, using exercise equipment – and playing video games. The latter may evoke images of sitting around and staring at a TV, but that’s anything but the case here. 2013-05-06T21:46:20+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050613_buckmaster/buckmaster-us-military-involvement-coming-syria/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050613_buckmaster/buckmaster-us-military-involvement-coming-syria/ 20:36:00Z Buckmaster Show The Monday Political Face-Off featured commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. Then, our monthly conversation with Gen. John A. Wickham, Jr., former U.S. Army chief of staff, on whether the U.S. will intervene in the Syrian conflict. 2013-05-06T20:36:33+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/050613_syria_chemical_un/un-no-conclusive-proof-chemical-weapons-syria/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/050613_syria_chemical_un/un-no-conclusive-proof-chemical-weapons-syria/ 18:05:00Z Priyanka Boghani A UN commission investigating the use of chemical weapons in Syria said it has “not reached conclusive findings” on the issue, contradicting an earlier claim by UN human rights investigator Carla del Ponte. The White House weighed in on Monday afternoon, with spokesman Jay Carney saying there was evidence that chemical weapons have been used in Syria, but not conclusive proof. 2013-05-06T18:05:47+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/050413_fertilizer_safety/retail-exemption-shields-fertilizer-facilities-from-safety-inspections/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/050413_fertilizer_safety/retail-exemption-shields-fertilizer-facilities-from-safety-inspections/ 00:56:00Z Chris Hamby The West, Texas fertilizer plant that blew up on April 17, killing at least 15 people, appears to have been claiming an arcane exemption that allowed it to avoid targeted workplace inspections and safety requirements and enter a “streamlined prevention program” with environmental regulators. 2013-05-05T00:56:54+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050313_older_hispanics/advocates-reach-out-older-hispanics-as-health-law-takes-effect/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050313_older_hispanics/advocates-reach-out-older-hispanics-as-health-law-takes-effect/ 01:14:00Z Kirsten Adams With the health insurance marketplace created by the federal Affordable Care Act set to open in October, advocates are out to make sure that the message reaches Arizonans who are older or Spanish-speaking. 2013-05-04T01:14:02+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/050313_epa_safeguards/epa-adds-safeguards-spotlight-conflicts-scientific-panels/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/050313_epa_safeguards/epa-adds-safeguards-spotlight-conflicts-scientific-panels/ 01:05:00Z David Heath The Environmental Protection Agency announced new safeguards Friday to prevent conflicts of interest or bias from tainting its science, including efforts to assess the dangers of toxic chemicals. 2013-05-04T01:05:56+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050313_buckmaster/buckmaster-huckelberry-county-property-taxes/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050313_buckmaster/buckmaster-huckelberry-county-property-taxes/ 21:49:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Chuck Huckelberry, Pima County administrator, on property taxes. Then, it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable featuring Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News, and Dylan Smith, editor and publisher of TucsonSentinel.com. Also, Weekend Watch with Matt Russell. 2013-05-03T21:49:58+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050213_johncscottshow/jc-scott-dui-laws-and-mmj/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050213_johncscottshow/jc-scott-dui-laws-and-mmj/ 21:38:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with defense attorney Jim Nesci on how DUI laws and medical marijuana intersect, plus the president of the Arizona Parent Education Network, Ann-Eve Pederson, along with Jim Nintzel from the Tucson Weekly and Arizona Capitol Times Editor Jim Small. 2013-05-03T21:38:36+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050313_teen_substance_abuse/azs-high-ranking-among-worst-teen-substance-abuse/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050313_teen_substance_abuse/azs-high-ranking-among-worst-teen-substance-abuse/ 18:26:00Z Vivian Padilla The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance report, covering various dimensions of substance abuse, ranked Arizona as having the nation’s highest rate (34.6 percent) of high schoolers who were offered, sold or given an illegal drug by someone on school property. Arizona also had the highest rate of binge drinking at 26.5 percent. (with video) 2013-05-03T18:26:05+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050113_johncscottshow/jc-scott-legislature-closer-approving-medicaid-expansion/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050113_johncscottshow/jc-scott-legislature-closer-approving-medicaid-expansion/ 21:44:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Emil Franzi of the Southern Arizona News Examiner, Tucson City Councilman Steve Kozachik, LD9 Democratic state Sen. Steve Farley, financial advisor Shelly Fishman, and LD9 Republican state Rep. Ethan Orr. 2013-05-02T21:44:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050213_buckmaster/buckmaster-will-immigration-reform-happen-this-year/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050213_buckmaster/buckmaster-will-immigration-reform-happen-this-year/ 20:29:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with the Goldwater Institute’s Clint Bolick, co-author with Jeb Bush of “Immigration Wars: Forging an American Solution.” Also, Mark V. Sykes, head of the Tucson-based Planetary Science Institute, and attorney Don Loose on the top legal stories of the month. 2013-05-02T20:29:40+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050113_buckmaster/buckmaster-doug-ducey-ponders-run-az-governor/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050113_buckmaster/buckmaster-doug-ducey-ponders-run-az-governor/ 21:49:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Doug Ducey, Arizona state treasurer, on a run for governor. Also, Buckmaster environment contributor Mitch Tobin talks about his new website EcoWest. Plus, the launch of a new monthly segment focusing on your medication and how to take control of your healthcare with Dr. Ray Woosley, former UA College of Medicine dean and creator of CredibleMeds. 2013-05-01T21:49:07+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/043013_johncscottshow/jc-scott-kirkpatrick-vets-evans-bombings/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/043013_johncscottshow/jc-scott-kirkpatrick-vets-evans-bombings/ 17:51:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Tucsoncitizen.com’s Mark B. Evans, Democratic U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, TUSD Superintendent John Pedicone, Tucson Hispanic Chamber President Lea Marquez Peterson, and Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne. 2013-05-01T17:51:05+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/043013_buckmaster/buckmaster-update-arizonas-new-wwii-monument/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/043013_buckmaster/buckmaster-update-arizonas-new-wwii-monument/ 21:34:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett, plus certified financial planner Shelly Fishman, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Lea Marquez Peterson previewed the May 7 Head Over Heels: Southern Arizona Women’s Conference, and Margaret Regan, arts editor of the Tucson Weekly, had the bi-monthly Buckmaster Arts Report. 2013-04-30T21:34:07+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/043013_mental_health_first_aid/lawmakers-advocates-push-keep-mental-health-first-aid/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/043013_mental_health_first_aid/lawmakers-advocates-push-keep-mental-health-first-aid/ 20:30:00Z Lauren Saria Much like CPR training, the free 12-hour Mental Health First Aid class, taught over two days, teaches how to recognize and react when someone experiences anything from an eating disorder to thoughts of suicide. Despite what officials and advocates call a successful start, Arizona’s program could end in the next few months, and the Legislature has thus far failed to provide funding. (with video) 2013-04-30T20:30:39+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/043013_syria_chem_weapons/syria-horrific-chemical-weapons-attack-probably-wasnt-chemicals/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/043013_syria_chem_weapons/syria-horrific-chemical-weapons-attack-probably-wasnt-chemicals/ 20:02:00Z Tracey Shelton A recent strike in Aleppo led Syrians to think chemical warfare had broken out. But a closer analysis reveals something different. 2013-04-30T20:02:46+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042913_johncscottshow/jc-scott-jteds-track-record-legislative-update/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042913_johncscottshow/jc-scott-jteds-track-record-legislative-update/ 18:16:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with developer Richard Studwell, our City Hall commentator; Democratic state Rep. Andrea Dalessandro (LD2); Inside Tucson Business columnist and former City Councilwoman Carol West; plus Vail School Superintendent Calvin Baker and JTED Governing Board Member Bob Schlanger. 2013-04-30T18:16:54+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/043013_worker_memorial_day/workers-memorial-day-commemoration-calls-safer-workplaces/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/043013_worker_memorial_day/workers-memorial-day-commemoration-calls-safer-workplaces/ 18:04:00Z Gerald Bourguet In an annual commemoration of Workers Memorial Day at the State Capitol, a Democratic lawmaker called Monday for more rights and safer conditions for workers. 2013-04-30T18:04:59+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042913_safety_inspectors/az-safety-inspectors-have-among-highest-turnover-nation/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042913_safety_inspectors/az-safety-inspectors-have-among-highest-turnover-nation/#When: 10:45:000 Mary Shinn Updated: Arizona’s safety inspectors are some of the least-experienced in nation, according to a report this month by the GAO. More than half of the 18 safety inspectors who were on the job at the time of the report had been in their positions for less than five years. 2013-05-03T10:45:16+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042613_johncscottshow/jc-scott-pima-county-wants-keep-road-repair-gas-tax/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042613_johncscottshow/jc-scott-pima-county-wants-keep-road-repair-gas-tax/ 15:19:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with the PAG/RTA’s Jim DeGrood; state Rep. Bruce Wheeler (D-LD10); TucsonSentinel.com columnist Jimmy Zuma; Jesse Lugo, the former president of the Service Station Dealers of Arizona; Middle East expert Prof. Stephen Zunes; and attorney Don Loose. 2013-04-29T15:19:02+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/042613_workplace_deaths/workplace-deaths-up-slightly-2011/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/042613_workplace_deaths/workplace-deaths-up-slightly-2011/ 21:59:00Z Jim Morris As investigators unravel what caused a Texas fertilizer plant explosion last week that killed 14, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that 4,693 workers died on the job in 2011, three more than in 2010. 2013-04-26T21:59:00+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042513_johncscottshow/jc-scott-looking-pcc-tusd-sunnyside-supt/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042513_johncscottshow/jc-scott-looking-pcc-tusd-sunnyside-supt/ 20:27:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Tucson Education Association President Frances Banales, Arizona Education Association President Andrew Morrill, Tucson Weekly writer Mari Herreras, Pima Community Collage Prof. David G. Iadevia, and former Sunnyside Governing Board Member Magdalena Barajas, plus Arizona Capitol Times Editor Jim Small. 2013-04-26T20:27:40+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042613_buckmaster/buckmaster-will-lawmakers-agree-budget-before-july-1-deadline/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042613_buckmaster/buckmaster-will-lawmakers-agree-budget-before-july-1-deadline/ 20:23:00Z Buckmaster Show The Friday Focus interview with House Majority Leader David Gowan of Sierra Vista. Then, it’s the Reporters’ Roundtable with Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editorial writer and columnist at the The Arizona Daily Star, and Linda Valdez, editorial writer and columnist at the The Arizona Republic. Plus, Weekend Watch with Matt Russell. 2013-04-26T20:23:25+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042613_brewer_medicaid/republican-lawmakers-slam-brewers-medicaid-plan/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042613_brewer_medicaid/republican-lawmakers-slam-brewers-medicaid-plan/ 17:27:00Z Matthew Longdon Republican lawmakers and advocates for limited government took to the House lawn Thursday to protest Gov. Jan Brewer’s support for expanding Medicaid coverage. After opposing the Affordable Care Act and deciding against having a state-run health insurance exchange, Brewer announced earlier this year she wants Arizona to accept billions in federal funds over three years. 2013-04-26T17:27:04+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042413_johncscottshow/jc-scott-tucson-gives-pay-hike-workers/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042413_johncscottshow/jc-scott-tucson-gives-pay-hike-workers/ 22:09:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with TUSD Boardmember Mark Stegeman, Ward 6 Tucson City Councilman Steve Kozachik and Ward 2 Tucson City Councilman Paul Cunningham, financial advisor Shelly Fishman, and Ron Shoopman, president of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council. 2013-04-25T22:09:13+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042413_buckmaster/buckmaster-mayor-lays-out-tucsons-financial-situation/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042413_buckmaster/buckmaster-mayor-lays-out-tucsons-financial-situation/ 20:51:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Mayor Jonathan Rothschild about Tucson’s budget and decision to give a 55-cent raise to city employees. Also, Keith Rosenblum on the border and Mexico, and Jonathan Litvack with an update on the $30-million renovation at the Westin La Paloma. 2013-04-24T20:51:46+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042313_johncscottshow/jc-scott-az-legislature-marks-first-100-days/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042313_johncscottshow/jc-scott-az-legislature-marks-first-100-days/ 16:09:00Z John C. Scott Show Interviews with Brent DeRaad, CEO of the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with Democratic state Sen. Steve Farley, Republican state Rep. Ethan Orr, and Arizona Capitol Times reporter Hank Stephenson. 2013-04-24T16:09:50+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/042313_fl_gun_violence/as-firearm-ownership-rises-florida-gun-murders-increase/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/042313_fl_gun_violence/as-firearm-ownership-rises-florida-gun-murders-increase/ 00:27:00Z Eric Barton Murders by firearms have increased dramatically in the state of Florida since 2000, when there were 499 gun murders, according to data from Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Gun murders have since climbed 38 percent — with 691 murders committed with guns in 2011. 2013-04-24T00:27:34+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042313_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-struggles-with-dust-issues/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042313_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-struggles-with-dust-issues/ 21:03:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Beth Gorman, senior program manager for the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality. Next, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman with the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Plus, Blogger Beat contributor David Safier of Blog For Arizona. 2013-04-23T21:03:29+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042213_mmj_jobs/study-medical-marijuana-will-spark-1500-jobs-az/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042213_mmj_jobs/study-medical-marijuana-will-spark-1500-jobs-az/ 05:12:00Z Julia Shumway The medical marijuana industry will create 1,500 jobs in Arizona, according to a new study sponsored by a medical marijuana trade group. Leading medical marijuana opponent says the study is flawed because it doesn’t account for the cost of prosecuting those who will abuse the system. 2013-04-23T05:12:53+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042213_boston_bombing/boston-survivors-ua-grad-husband-facing-amputations-rehab/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042213_boston_bombing/boston-survivors-ua-grad-husband-facing-amputations-rehab/ 03:35:00Z Martha Bebinger Only the most seriously injured of the 188 marathon bombing patients remain hospitalized. Patrick Downes and Jessica Kensky Downes, a 2003 UA grad, are among them.  The couple was cheering runners near the finish line of the Boston Marathon when the explosions threw them apart. Patrick and Jessica each lost the lower part of their left legs. 2013-04-23T03:35:30+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042213_buckmaster/buckmaster-predicting-californias-next-big-one/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/042213_buckmaster/buckmaster-predicting-californias-next-big-one/ 23:29:00Z Buckmaster Show The Monday Political Face-Off featured Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. Also, Sam Wercinski of the Arizona Advocacy Network breaks down HB 2593 and how it increases campaign contribution limits for privately funded candidates. Plus, Daniel Nabhan, author of “Earthquake Prediction: Answers in Plain Sight.” 2013-04-22T23:29:32+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/042213_motorcycle_helmets/booming-sales-novelty-helmets-boosting-motorcycle-deaths/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/042213_motorcycle_helmets/booming-sales-novelty-helmets-boosting-motorcycle-deaths/ 16:45:00Z Rick Schmitt The results were tragic but not surprising last May when Suzanne Randa and her fiance, Thomas Donohoe, crashed while riding Donohoe’s Harley Davidson. Donohoe, who was wearing a helmet meeting federal safety standards, escaped injury and walked away from the accident. Randa, 49, who wore a so-called novelty helmet that was cheap and stylish but offered no real protection, died at the scene after the strap broke and her head slammed onto the pavement. 2013-04-22T16:45:04+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/042013_nra_misrepresents/nra-misrepresents-police-survey-legislation/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/042013_nra_misrepresents/nra-misrepresents-police-survey-legislation/ 00:37:00Z Lori Robertson On the day the Senate voted down a series of gun control bills, the National Rifle Association made false and misleading claims in opposing a measure to expand background checks. 2013-04-21T00:37:02+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041913_buckmaster/buckamster-tusds-pedicone-talks-timetable-his-successor/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041913_buckmaster/buckamster-tusds-pedicone-talks-timetable-his-successor/ 18:54:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with TUSD Superintendent John Pedicone, plus the Reporters’ Roundtable with Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editorial writer for the Arizona Daily Star, and Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News, and Weekend Watch with Matt Russell. 2013-04-19T18:54:19+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/041813_obama_boston/obama-boston-bombing-victims-you-will-run-again/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/041813_obama_boston/obama-boston-bombing-victims-you-will-run-again/ 16:52:00Z Priyanka Boghani President Barack Obama delivered a moving speech of remembrance and resilience in Boston on Thursday honoring the victims of Monday’s bombings at the Boston Marathon. “We may be momentarily knocked of our feet,” the president said, “But we will pick ourselves up. We will finish the race.” 2013-04-18T16:52:51+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/041713_obamas_numbers/obamas-numbers-quarterly-update/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/041713_obamas_numbers/obamas-numbers-quarterly-update/ 01:19:00Z Brooks Jackson There are insights that emerge from the first in a series of regular quarterly updates of key statistical indicators of the Obama presidency. 2013-04-18T01:19:34+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041713_buckmaster/buckmaster-city-tucson-workers-hope-raise/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041713_buckmaster/buckmaster-city-tucson-workers-hope-raise/ 21:06:00Z Buckmaster Show A legislative update from Tucson-area state Rep. Adam Kwasman, plus world-renowned comet discoverer Dr. David Levy, and an interview with Tucson City Councilwoman Regina Romero. 2013-04-17T21:06:00+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041713_hiv_dentist/marana-dental-patients-may-have-been-exposed-hiv-hepatitis/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041713_hiv_dentist/marana-dental-patients-may-have-been-exposed-hiv-hepatitis/ 18:32:00Z Dylan Smith Patients of T Dental Clinic may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis or other infectious diseases before the Marana dental clinic closed nearly three years ago. The Health Department is working to contact 174 patients seen at the clinic between January and July 2010. The dentist who operated the clinic had twice been disciplined for minor infractions. 2013-04-17T18:32:17+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/041513_fda_drugs/fda-let-drugs-approved-fraudulent-research-stay-market/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/041513_fda_drugs/fda-let-drugs-approved-fraudulent-research-stay-market/ 01:16:00Z Rob Garver After discovering that a drug research firm had tampered with records and manipulated test data, the FDA was expected to move swiftly to compel new testing and to publicly warn patients and doctors. Instead, the agency decided to handle the matter quietly, evaluating the medicines with virtually no public disclosure of what it had discovered. It pulled none of the drugs from the market, even temporarily, letting consumers take the ibuprofen and other medicines it no longer knew for sure were safe and effective. 2013-04-16T01:16:56+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041513_buckmaster/buckmaster-dr-andrew-weil-living-and-eating-well/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041513_buckmaster/buckmaster-dr-andrew-weil-living-and-eating-well/ 22:17:00Z Buckmaster Show The Monday Political Face-Off, featured John Munger and Jeff Rogers. Then, we chat with Dr. Andrew Weil, director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. 2013-04-15T22:17:18+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041213_buckmaster/buckmaster-downtown-tucson-progress-update/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041213_buckmaster/buckmaster-downtown-tucson-progress-update/ 20:45:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Michael Keith, CEO of the Downtown Tucson Partnership. Then, the Reporters’ Roundtable with Linda Valdez, columnist and editorial writer for the Arizona Republic, and Mari Herreras, staff writer for the Tucson Weekly. Plus, Weekend Watch with Matt Russell. 2013-04-12T20:45:21+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/041113_lead_exposure/lead-exposure-older-homes-means-children-pay-with-their-lives/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/041113_lead_exposure/lead-exposure-older-homes-means-children-pay-with-their-lives/ 01:11:00Z Lilly Fowler Lead poisoning has been recognized as a major health problem since at least the 1930s, but it continues to threaten many Americans, particularly children. The CDC issued new guidelines last week, estimating that roughly 535,000 youngsters may have unsafe levels of the toxic metal in their blood. 2013-04-12T01:11:20+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041113_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-earth-day-festival-preview/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041113_buckmaster/buckmaster-tucson-earth-day-festival-preview/ 22:44:00Z Buckmaster Show A conversation on health with Victoria Maizes, M.D., executive director of the UA-based Center for Integrative Medicine. Also, Flo Wooters previews the 19th annual Tucson Earth Day Festival. Plus, Dr. Robert Hendricks, Buckmaster contributor on education 2013-04-11T22:44:44+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041013_buckmaster/buckmaster-pima-supervisors-divided-over-medicaid-expansion/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/041013_buckmaster/buckmaster-pima-supervisors-divided-over-medicaid-expansion/ 22:49:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Pima County Supervisor Richard Elias. Also, Tucson writer Catherine Harris talks about her new book, “Finding Frances ... Love Letters from a Flight Lieutenant.” Plus, TUSD Governing Boardmember Mark Stegeman. 2013-04-10T22:49:25+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040913_air_warning/dust-wind-air-quality-warning-continues/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040913_air_warning/dust-wind-air-quality-warning-continues/ 17:54:00Z Dylan Smith Airborne dust remaining from Monday’s gusty winds have led the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality to continue an air-quality advisory into Tuesday. People with heart disease or respiratory difficulties should reduce their exposure to outside air, a county spokeswoman said. 2013-04-09T17:54:18+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040813_air_warning/air-quality-warning-winds-kick-up-dust/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040813_air_warning/air-quality-warning-winds-kick-up-dust/ 17:31:00Z Dylan Smith Monday’s gusty winds have led the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality to issue an air-quality advisory, and the Weather Service to warn motorists about blowing dust. People with heart disease or respiratory difficulties should reduce their exposure to outside air, a county spokeswoman said. 2013-04-08T17:31:28+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/040813_neruda/chile-plans-exhume-famed-poet-pablo-neruda/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/040813_neruda/chile-plans-exhume-famed-poet-pablo-neruda/ 16:57:00Z Faine Greenwood Authorities hope to determine if the literary figure died of prostate cancer, or was killed by the Pinochet regime. 2013-04-08T16:57:27+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/040613_nelson_mandela/nelson-mandela-released-from-hospital/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/040613_nelson_mandela/nelson-mandela-released-from-hospital/ 00:49:00Z Sarah Wolfe Former South African President Nelson Mandela was released from the hospital today after receiving treatment for a recurring lung infection and pneumonia. 2013-04-07T00:49:27+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040613_rattlesnakes/good-conditions-rattlesnakes-but-run-ins-with-people-should-rare/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040613_rattlesnakes/good-conditions-rattlesnakes-but-run-ins-with-people-should-rare/ 00:43:00Z Gerald Bourguet After two straight winters with enough rainfall to create good conditions for rattlesnakes, hikers, hunters and golfers have extra reason to be on alert as temperatures warm, experts say. 2013-04-07T00:43:20+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040513_buckmaster/buckmaster-legislative-session-stalls-over-medicaid-expansion/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040513_buckmaster/buckmaster-legislative-session-stalls-over-medicaid-expansion/ 00:55:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Republican state Sen. Al Melvin of Tucson. Then, the Friday Reporters’ Roundtable with Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editorial writer with the Arizona Daily Star, and Dan Shearer, editor of the Green Valley News. 2013-04-06T00:55:43+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/040513_insurance_spin/health-insurance-premium-spin/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/040513_insurance_spin/health-insurance-premium-spin/ 00:40:00Z Lori Robertson A new analysis on the Affordable Care Act prompts Republicans and the White House to trade misleading claims about the law’s impact on insurance premiums. Predictably, one side says they’ll go up; the other says they’ll go down. But both are stretching the facts, just as they’ve been doing since 2010, before the law was even enacted. 2013-04-06T00:40:01+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040413_buckmaster/buckmaster-how-will-police-and-fire-fare-new-tucson-city-budget/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040413_buckmaster/buckmaster-how-will-police-and-fire-fare-new-tucson-city-budget/ 20:35:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Tucson City Councilwoman Shirley Scott. Also, Arizona state Rep. Andrea Dalessandro (D-District 2) with a legislative update, and Buckmaster legal contributor Don Loose of Loose Brown & Associates. 2013-04-04T20:35:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040313_buckmaster/buckmaster-ex-mayor-says-tucson-right-track/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040313_buckmaster/buckmaster-ex-mayor-says-tucson-right-track/ 03:16:00Z Buckmaster Show A conversation with former Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup. Also, Michael C. Flowers, certified public accountant, with last-minute tax tips. Plus, Dr. Mark V. Sykes, head of the Tucson-based Planetary Science Institute. 2013-04-04T03:16:38+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/040313_potter_insurance/potter-industry-pushes-high-deductible-insurance-plans/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/040313_potter_insurance/potter-industry-pushes-high-deductible-insurance-plans/ 21:11:00Z Wendell Potter Those accustomed to obtaining health insurance through the workplace and choosing among different types of policies may be in for a rude surprise. 2013-04-03T21:11:33+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/040213_bloomberg_obesity/bloombergs-obesity-claim/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/040213_bloomberg_obesity/bloombergs-obesity-claim/ 22:50:00Z Lori Robertson New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg told David Letterman that “for the first time in the history of the world, more people will die from overeating than under-eating this year.” After Letterman expressed surprise, Bloomberg added: “It’s all happened in the last 20 years.” 2013-04-02T22:50:59+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040213_korea_az_trauma/south-korean-delegation-az-trauma-care-summit/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040213_korea_az_trauma/south-korean-delegation-az-trauma-care-summit/ 16:47:00Z Lauren Saria A delegation seeking to establish a national trauma system in South Korea is in Arizona to see how hospitals, first responders and health care leaders manage the state’s system. 2013-04-02T16:47:51+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040113_ambulances_heat/to-foil-heat-ambulances-add-climate-controlled-drug-boxes/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040113_ambulances_heat/to-foil-heat-ambulances-add-climate-controlled-drug-boxes/#When: 07:28:000 Lauren Saria Updated: A small solar-powered compartment located behind the passenger’s seat of some of Southwest Ambulance’s vehicles keeps stores of potentially life-saving drugs at 70 to 74 degrees.  Since temperatures inside ambulances can reach up to 130 degrees or more during summer, those 20 degrees make a big difference. 2013-04-04T07:28:28+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040113_deadly_mine/cerro-rico-mountain-that-eats-men/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040113_deadly_mine/cerro-rico-mountain-that-eats-men/ 17:43:00Z Simeon Tegel Bolivia’s fabulously rich silver mine has claimed thousands of victims, yet the men keep coming. 2013-04-01T17:43:27+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/033113_tx_legislature/texas-legislature-mull-mental-health-training-teachers/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/033113_tx_legislature/texas-legislature-mull-mental-health-training-teachers/ 23:56:00Z Texas Tribune State Sen. Bob Deuell, R-Greenville, has filed legislation that would encourage Texas educators to learn how to help the state’s estimated 1 million public school students struggling with mental illnesses. 2013-03-31T23:56:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032913_buckmaster/buckmaster-sequestration-enters-second-month/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032913_buckmaster/buckmaster-sequestration-enters-second-month/ 20:35:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, Democrat in Arizona’s District 1. Then, the Reporters’ Roundtable featured Mark B. Evans, administrator of TucsonCitizen.com and Dylan Smith, editor and publisher of TucsonSentinel.com. Plus, Weekend Watch with Matt Russell. 2013-03-29T20:35:19+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032813_easter_pet_safety/tips-healthy-and-hoppy-easter-your-pets/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032813_easter_pet_safety/tips-healthy-and-hoppy-easter-your-pets/ 16:51:00Z Maizie Simpson The Pima Animal Care Center offers some ideas on how to keep your pets safe and sound this Easter: keep candy baskets and flowers out of reach, and think about the commitment before you buy your child a bunny or chick. 2013-03-29T16:51:28+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032813_buckmaster/buckmaster-despite-improving-economy-city-tucson-struggles/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032813_buckmaster/buckmaster-despite-improving-economy-city-tucson-struggles/ 22:02:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Tucson City Councilwoman Karin Uhlich. Also, a legislative update from the state Capitol with Sen. David Bradley of Tucson. Plus, Tom Collier, Buckmaster consumer affairs contributor. 2013-03-28T22:02:15+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/032813_public_and_guns/what-public-really-thinks-guns/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/032813_public_and_guns/what-public-really-thinks-guns/ 17:07:00Z Center for American Progress For years the conventional wisdom has said that “gun control” is a deeply polarizing and divisive issue and that support for stronger gun laws has been declining. In the wake of the December shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, however, a wealth of new data challenges this conventional wisdom. 2013-03-28T17:07:16+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032613_buckmaster/buckmaster-valley-fever-epidemic-southern-az/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032613_buckmaster/buckmaster-valley-fever-epidemic-southern-az/ 20:41:00Z Buckmaster Show An interview with Rick Myers, chair of the Arizona Board of Regents, along with Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman, David Modeer, head of the Central Arizona Project, and UA Valley fever researcher Dr. Joseph Tabor. 2013-03-26T20:41:55+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032613_trauma_system/report-calls-revamp-azs-trauma-care-plan/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032613_trauma_system/report-calls-revamp-azs-trauma-care-plan/ 16:56:00Z Lauren Saria Arizona’s free enterprise-based trauma system would benefit from increased government control and an updated comprehensive plan, according to a recent report by the American College of Surgeons. 2013-03-26T16:56:02+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/032513_dead_men_working/video-dead-men-working-most-dangerous-drive/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/032513_dead_men_working/video-dead-men-working-most-dangerous-drive/ 22:49:00Z Mike McDonald Bus drivers in Guatemala city were killed at a rate of nearly one a day in the first two months of this year. 2013-03-25T22:49:09+00:00 http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032513_buckmaster/buckmaster-dont-forget-importance-liberal-arts/ http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032513_buckmaster/buckmaster-dont-forget-importance-liberal-arts/ 21:35:00Z Buckmaster Show The Monday Political Face-Off featured commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom, along with Chandler Warden, vice president of the Bert W. Martin Foundation, which is dedicated to preserving the environment. Also, Dr. Robert Hendricks, the Buckmaster contributor on education. 2013-03-25T21:35:09+00:00