Bill Buckmaster hosts the weekly gathering of reports to dissect the news of the week.

Joining Bill this week are Linda Valdez of the Arizona Republic, Mark Evans of TucsonCitizen.com and Jane See White of the Arizona Daily Star.

Topics include:

• The latest on state budget battle. Lawmakers are now even considering selling off the House and Senate buildings and then leasing them back.
• School labels released by Arizona Department of Education, showing 21 percent of schools are excelling and only 1 percent are “failing.”
• Property taxes in Pima County will be going up for most homeowners. Lots of people are upset.
• AARP Magazine says Tucson is the “best” place in the country to live the simple life.