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Rural schools also challenged by education budget cutbacks

As Arizona lawmakers work on the state budget, school districts are trying to plan their budgets for next school year. For rural districts, that challenge is magnified.

Desegregation plan, competition from charter schools add to Tucson school district's financial woes

School is out for summer, but Arizona school districts are looking ahead to the fall when they will face another year of lean budgets.

Tucson Unified School District closes 11 schools to cope with huge budget shortfall

Many Arizona public school students start their summer vacation this week, but it is a bittersweet time for school districts facing massive budget shortfalls and a lot of uncertainty about the level of state funding they will receive next school year.

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Fronteras: Changing America Desk

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BBC News

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Judge: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office profiles Latinos

A federal judge has issued an injunction against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his department. The court order blocks Arpaio's agency from conducting immigration sweeps and using race as factor in traffic stops.

Chandler puts chicken issue on pause

Chandler has put off deciding whether to allow chickens within city limits.

South Mountain Freeway proposal gets mixed reviews at a public hearing

Members of the public are getting their final say on an environmental impact study on the proposed South Mountain Freeway. Arizona Department of Transportation is accepting public testimony on the project through July.

Public Insight Network

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Are Young Adults Delaying Big Decisions Because Of Student Debt?

As the cost of a college education soars, the average student graduates with about $25,000 in student loan debt. And those students are graduating into a rough economy with few well-paying jobs - if they even finish that degree. They may be putting off the traditional milestones of adulthood for financial reasons. Are you one of them?

What Term Best Describes Immigrants Living In The U.S. Illegally?

The Associated Press Stylebook no longer will sanction using the term "illegal immigrant." The decision has been applauded by Latino advocates. For years, many protested the AP and other journalism organizations, including The New York Times, over usage of what they believed to be an offensive term. But journalists are left wondering, what is the proper terminology for an immigrant in the country illegally?

Have You Thought About Retiring To Central America?

The lure of retiring in Central America has brought Americans in droves to tropical countries like Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Cheap living. Good food. Vibrant culture. Some Baby Boomers call it Pura Vida -- the Pure Life. But is it, really?

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Arizona's Amber Alert System

KJZZ is a partner of the Arizona Amber Alert program. In the case of an abduction, you can find Amber Alert information here.

StoryCorps Phoenix 2013

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