News by Elle Johnson | Tucson Standard

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Tucson offers grants for artists, art organizations for COVID-19 relief

By Elle Johnson | Sep 24, 2020

Tucson artists and art organizations can now apply for COVID-19 pandemic relief, with the city having over $700,000 available, according to a press release from the City of Tucson.

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Trump visits Arizona for 'Latinos for Trump' roundtable

By Elle Johnson | Sep 21, 2020

President Donald Trump visited the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix to host a "Latinos for Trump" roundtable, which Gov. Doug Ducey took part in, AZ Family reported.

GPEC prides itself in its data-driven efforts, cutting-edge technology

By Elle Johnson | Sep 15, 2020

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) has pushed forward data-driven efforts through its cutting-edge technology and science, which help with marketing and business attraction strategies.

University of Arizona's Center for Innovation selected for applied research operation

By Elle Johnson | Sep 7, 2020

Nanomoneo has chosen the University of Arizona's Center for Innovation for its applied research operation, which will allow the company to work on solutions to let people "see things that are not normally visible" with the human eye.

McSally addresses prescription medication price gouging, COVID-19 relief in recent town hall

By Elle Johnson | Aug 27, 2020

U.S. Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) held her thirteenth telephone town hall this year, addressing questions and concerns on COVID-19 relief during the hour-long meeting.

'Roadmap' released for Arizona schools to follow when reopening

By Elle Johnson | Jun 18, 2020

Arizona has released guidelines put together by education officials on how to safely reopen schools, Eastern Arizona Courier reported.

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Tucson mayor orders non-essential businesses to close

By Elle Johnson | Apr 6, 2020

Non-essential businesses were ordered to close on March 27 in Tucson, Arizona, to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

Development incentives are raising rents in Tucson

By Elle Johnson | Mar 28, 2020

Approximately 100 people gathered on March 1 at Capilla de Guadalupe church in Tucson to discuss the effects Government Property Lease Excise Taxes (GPLET) have on low-income neighborhoods.