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U of A Launches Arizona’s First Three-Year MD Program to Combat Doctor Shortage

Accelerated degree aims to boost the state’s primary care workforce and bring physicians to underserved communities faster.

Arizona takes lead as OSHA opens hearings on federal heat rule

State officials, researchers and a new task force are helping shape workplace heat protections for extreme heat.

The art of "Kindred Spirits: Honoring Animals in Death".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Katrina Kerstetter shares how she brought back things she learned in South Korea to help make Southern Arizona a better place.

14 million acres of Arizona public land eligible for sale under Senate Reconciliation Bill

A new budget bill provision could open the door to private sales near Mt. Lemmon, Sabino Canyon, Madera Canyon and other iconic outdoor areas.

Tucson rallies for “No Kings” protest at Reid Park

Tucson Rises for Democracy: A Day of Unity, Resistance, and Community Power in Reid Park

Maricopa County recorder sues supervisors over election powers

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap is suing the county’s supervisors, claiming they are illegally trying to seize control of the county’s elections

Arizona Congressional delegation votes to defund NPR and PBS

The U.S. House passed the measure on a 214-212 vote.

Armed and United: How Tucson’s Pink Pistols Is Reimagining Gun Ownership and LGBTQ+ Safety

Originally founded in 2000, Pink Pistols encourages LGBTQ+ individuals to arm themselves for self-defense in a world where queer communities are increasingly targeted.

Longtime Maricopa County voters will soon get notices requesting proof of citizenship

For nearly two decades, the state had failed to properly collect this documentation from people when they registered to vote, the Secretary of State’s Office disclosed last summer.

Arizona lawmakers propose renaming Tucson federal building after late Congressman Raúl Grijalva

The building houses multiple federal agencies and immigration court.

"Everything You've Got": Sometimes it takes seven billion years to find yourself.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The connection between Alcatraz prison and the Hopi tribe of Arizona; The Tucson Pink Pistols make a comeback; and the former owner of Colette's remembers Tucson's queer nightlife in the '80s.

Arizona governor vetoes bill banning teaching antisemitism, calls it an attack on educators

Educators would have personally been responsible for covering the costs of damages in lawsuits for violating the rules.

Arizona officials confirm measles outbreak in Navajo County

There are three other major outbreaks in North America.

Former Arizona lawmaker Austin Smith charged with forging signatures on nominating petitions

The Attorney General’s Office received a dozen complaints related to campaign signature petitions from the Secretary of State’s Office last year.

Republicans align with Trump at CD 7 debate

Three Republican candidates made their case to represent the overwhelmingly blue Congressional District 7 tonight.

State Senate Republicans call on other AZ leaders to help Trump on immigration enforcement

The issue moved into the public following continuing protests in Los Angeles.

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