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“The vast majority of fires on national forests are human-caused, so if we can nip that in the bud early, we're hoping to be in much better shape”

With wildfire danger in Arizona increasing because of higher temperatures and lower humidity, the state's land managers have begun the first major public land restrictions this year. via USA Today

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“I don't care what party you are, but you need to get active”

Arizona has a dismal history when it comes to getting the youngest voters to the polls in presidential elections. via Arizona Republic

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“It's a moment in history when an Arizonan is going to be nominated for the presidency”

Marcella Peters has had several opportunities over her 40 years as an active Republican to attend a national convention, but she was rarely interested. via Arizona Republic

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Indications from mining companies are that Wyoming could see up to 50 new uranium operations in the state. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Spring training as we know it is threatened. Use this link to learn how to support the national pastime in our own backyard. via KVOA-TV Tucson

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“On the weekend, many of the owners have their door open and don't mind if other owners take a peek at their shiny cars and other collectibles. In fact, they encourage it”

GarageTown USA is celebrating the sale of its 200th garage condo unit in Arizona. via The Auto Channel

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Business and community groups took the first steps Tuesday to persuade Arizonans to raise the taxes on virtually everything they buy to build new roads. via Tucson Region

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“Obviously prosecutors are sending a clear signal that the hospital has to change the way it does business.”

Four Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn officials, including a vice president, each have been charged with a misdemeanor count of failing to report to police the alleged sexual assault of a stroke victim. via Arizona Republic

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“You hate to deny a kid the opportunity to walk and find out after the (graduation) ceremony that they have the legal right to a diploma”

More than 570 high school seniors in the Tucson Unified School District may not graduate this year because they haven't passed the state AIMS test. via KPHO-TV Phoenix

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A state panel gave final approval Tuesday to requiring vehicles sold in Arizona beginning in 2011 to meet new standards for greenhouse gas emissions, a move that everyone admits will drive up the cost. via Yuma Sun

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