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TUSD's Areinoff: Communicable Disease Task Force recommends district 'simply retire' COVID-19 mandates

By Sam Jackson | May 18, 2023

During its May 9 meeting, the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) discussed and made changes to the district's vaccine, health and safety, and mask protocols.

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TUSD's Hamadeh on budget request for hotspots: 'A lot of our students still need that connectivity' to internet at home

By Sam Jackson | May 18, 2023

During its May 9 meeting, the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) approved a renewed budget item to help provide home internet access for students who need it.

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Tucson Unified School District's Trujillo: Schools again facing 'district utility cost increase'

By Sam Jackson | May 18, 2023

During its May 9 meeting, the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) discussed and later approved a $2 million increase in its utilities budget for the remainder of the fiscal year.

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Thomas: Sonoran Prevention Works will 'be expanding our training and education programs'

By Sam Jackson | Jan 6, 2023

Sonoran Prevention Works is getting ready for another year of providing training and raising awareness to prevent fatal overdoses.

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CBP offering hiring bonus for new agents, more for Tucson sector and other remote areas

By Sam Jackson | Jan 2, 2023

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is looking to hire new agents, offering bonuses of up to $20,000.

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University of Arizona Cancer Center program receives $1.1M gift for holistic cancer care

By Sam Jackson | Dec 28, 2022

University of Arizona Cancer Center program receives $1.1M gift for holistic cancer care

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UArizona dean on research grant: 'This investment is a major win for our burgeoning hypersonic research program'

By Sam Jackson | Dec 16, 2022

A University of Arizona (UArizona) professor recently received a three-year research grant.

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Tucson's Family Housing Resources helps low-income homebuyers with grant assistance

By Sam Jackson | Dec 15, 2022

Family Housing Resources Inc., a Tucson nonprofit that assists low-income families and first-time homebuyers with grant resources, has served more than 321 people over the previous year, with more on the way.

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University of Arizona researchers work on three projects with USAID grants: 'This is a huge step forward'

By Sam Jackson | Dec 11, 2022

University of Arizona researchers are delving into global issues like climate change with funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

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Bal on school's agriculture program: 'We're ... feeding the world'

By Sam Jackson | Dec 6, 2022

Teacher Craig Bal added an outdoor classroom to a local school's agriculture program.

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Construction on Old Tucson movie set halted due to contract dispute: 'We're at least six months behind'

By Sam Jackson | Dec 3, 2022

Plans to revive moviemaking at the historic Old Tucson Wild West theme park have been put on hold, with officials citing a contract dispute.

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Chairman of the Arizona Board of Regents: 'Firefighters face unimaginable risks'

By Sam Jackson | Dec 1, 2022

The Arizona Board of Regents has awarded a $4 million grant to researchers from the University of Arizona Health Sciences and Arizona State University to explore ways to reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease among firefighters.

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Ducey recognizes Adoption Awareness Month: 'Every child deserves a safe and loving home with a permanent family'

By Sam Jackson | Nov 26, 2022

Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ) proclaimed that November is Adoption Awareness Month in Arizona.

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Tucson police chief on safety program: 'In Tucson, violent crime overwhelmingly is gun crime'

By Sam Jackson | Nov 26, 2022

To end gun violence, the Tucson Police Department plans to join the U.S. Department of Justice's National Public Safety program, as announced at a recent press conference.

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Pima County's Agua Caliente Regional Park to reopen Nov. 28 after closure due to lightning strike

By Sam Jackson | Nov 21, 2022

Pima County, Arizona, recently announced Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park will reopen Nov. 28 after it was forced to close due to a lightning strike set hundreds of palm trees on fire.

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Kozachik on owner of Royal Palms Apartments: 'You need to care about your tenants'

By Sam Jackson | Nov 21, 2022

Royal Palms Apartments in Tucson added on-site security after residents complained about drugs, crime, and poor living conditions.

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Ripley upon resignation from Pima County Community College Board : 'It's been an honor and privilege to serve'

By Sam Jackson | Nov 20, 2022

Pima County Community College Board member Catherine Ripley has informed the board of her intention to resign, citing her need to care for her elderly mother.

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U.S. Department of Energy: 'The University of Arizona is a leader in studying the effects of climate change'

By Sam Jackson | Nov 17, 2022

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $3.5 million to University of Arizona researchers to study the impact of extreme weather in Arizona and look for possible solutions.

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Pima County to offer higher pay due to poll worker shortage

By Sam Jackson | Nov 10, 2022

Pima County is offering to raise the pay of poll workers by $75 on election day, on top of the $150 that poll workers were already going to get, citing an increasing complex process.

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Goseyun: 'I feel that Native FORGE is right in line with our goals'

By Sam Jackson | Nov 10, 2022

The University of Arizona's Native FORGE program, which supports entrepreneurs in Arizona's tribal communities, has selected five entrepreneurs from the San Carlos Apache Tribe for the program's inaugural cohort.