Tucson's Top Stories: December 19
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Lawmaker blocks U of A borrowing amid flap over 'anti-Israel' pictureThe head of the Senate Appropriations Committee is holding up the ability of the University of Arizona to borrow millions of dollars, over a painting on display supporting Palestinians that he calls offensive. But the painting is soon coming down anyway as exhibits change.
Gov. Katie Hobbs touted a program to help first-time home buyers Thursday even as she acknowledged it only scratches the surface of the need for affordable housing in Arizona.
The incident occurred Thursday morning in a Tucson neighborhood near East Ajo Way and South Fair Avenue, officials said.
