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Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 in Arizona: Community spread, vaccines and education

Plus, a look at how and why the FBI has jurisdiction in some crimes committed in tribal lands.
The exterior of the AC Marriott Hotel in downtown Tucson. The hotel is one of many downtown that have taken advantage of the GPLET tax incentive.

Downtown development renews scrutiny of economic incentives and community preservation

A tax incentive helped revitalize Tucson’s downtown, but some residents say it also threatens to push them out.
Scientists use game theory to understand human behavior.

Episode 259: Scientists use game theory to understand human behavior

Game theory helps scientists produce predictions about how people will behave.
Jobless claims in Arizona jumped to more than eight times their normal level last week, to 29,000, as the first wave of layoffs from businesses affected by COVID-19 changes hit the state. In a typical week, about 3,500 claims are filed, state officials said.

Arizona unemployment grows for 2nd month in a row

The state’s unemployment rate is higher than the national average.

News roundup: State sees highest COVID case count since July, officials warn against holiday risks

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Nov. 19.
Dot density map of 2020 general election results for Proposition 208 in Pima County.

See how Pima County voted on Arizona ballot initiatives

County voters showed strong support for both Prop. 207 and Prop. 208, but margins didn't parallel state voting.
Tucson students head to buses after getting out of class.

Arizona expands mask requirement to school buses, campuses

The mandate requires masks to be worn by everyone involved in "school-associated activities."
Mixed immigration status students gather in downtown Phoenix for a celebration of Joe Biden's presidential victory on Nov. 7, 2020.

Court lays out next steps after DACA ruling

The hearing follows a ruling last week saying the Trump administration's latest changes to DACA were unlawful.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

UA crime stats show increase in sexual assault reports

Officials said a jump in the numbers is due to an increase in reporting, not necessarily an increase in crimes.
Margaret and Cathy Kay in January 2020, a few months before Margaret's death.

State officials discourage holiday gatherings for people in assisted living facilities

Officials continue to promote virtual visits and the role of designated essential visitors to keep morale up.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

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A Young Nation: The Future of Oman Through the Eyes of Its Youth

https://cmes.arizona.edu/film/fa20/ayoungnation
A voter turns in his ballot at a polling site set up at Tucson's Temple Emanu-El on the day of Arizona's primary election, Aug. 4, 2020.

Overcoming Post-Election Partisan Hostility

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The VOTE Program uses conversation to defuse political conflict, and a pair of personal reflections on Election 2020 from Adiba Nelson and Fenton Johnson.
Dr. Amy S. Cramer, founder and president of Voices On The Economy (VOTE), believes we won't come up with desperately needed solutions to our economic problems until we overcome our partisan hostility and learn to listen to one another’s ideas with an open mind.

Voices On The Economy (VOTE)

A new approach to economics education takes on partisan hostility
Ballots in Maricopa County.

Ducey waits for courts to settle presidential election

The governor refused to say the election is over.
Sen. Martha McSally delivers her farewell speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate. November 18, 2020

McSally says goodbye to Senate

McSally thanked supporters in her final floor speech.

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