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Supervisor candidate Bah wants to fix Pima County’s drug crisis
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Supervisor candidate Bah wants to fix Pima County’s drug crisis

Iman-Utopia Layjou Bah, an independent, is facing Democrat Jen Allen and Republican Janet "JL" Wittenbraker in the race for the District 3 seat.

Latin American women share stories of reproductive rights struggles
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Latin American women share stories of reproductive rights struggles

The work for reproductive and abortion rights extends beyond Arizona and even the United States, with women around the world facing different struggles.

Voter Guide: Pima County Sheriff
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Voter Guide: Pima County Sheriff

The race for Pima County Sheriff features incumbent Democrat Chris Nanos and his challenger, Heather Lappin, a lieutenant within the department.

Watch: Spotlight co-founder Schmidt on AZPM's The Press Room
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Watch: Spotlight co-founder Schmidt on AZPM's The Press Room

Caitlin Schmidt joined fellow journalists on AZPM’s The Press Room to discuss key political races, vice presidential visits to Tucson, and former UA President Robert Robbins’ new website.

Pima Animal Care Center director exiting position next month
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Pima Animal Care Center director exiting position next month

For the second time in five years, Pima Animal Care Center will be looking for a new director.

Tucson nonprofit aims to connect and empower girls
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Tucson nonprofit aims to connect and empower girls

Mini Poderosas mentors and empowers girls ages 8 through 18 from diverse backgrounds, connecting them with women leaders through events and an annual summer camp.

White House Official promotes success of city’s thrive zones
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White House Official promotes success of city’s thrive zones

Last week, Tom Perez, senior advisor and director of intergovernmental affairs for Joe Biden, was in town to tour the administration’s recent investments in affordable housing in the 29th Street Thrive Zone.

Nation’s first youth mariachi group celebrate 60 years in Tucson
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Nation’s first youth mariachi group celebrate 60 years in Tucson

Los Changuitos Feos de Tucson, or “The Ugly Little Monkeys,” was the first youth mariachi group to tour the U.S., inspiring a wave of mariachi groups across the country. The group has performed in the U.S. and Mexico and created a scholarship program that’s become a model for many other groups.

Dueling VP visits highlight stark contrast in campaigns
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Dueling VP visits highlight stark contrast in campaigns

Early voting kicked off in Pima County Wednesday, and thousands of community members marked the occasion by rallying with their vice presidential candidate of choice.

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