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How did Central NE City of Tucson: Precinct 128 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Tucson Standard | Apr 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Tucson Standard analysis of Arizona voter history data shows 2,091 voters in Central NE City of Tucson: Precinct 128 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Northwestern City of Tucson: Precinct 269

By Tucson Standard | Apr 18, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Tucson Standard analysis of Arizona voter history data shows 164 voters in Northwestern City of Tucson: Precinct 269 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Katie Hobbs Blocks Measure to Provide Transparency with Politically Polarizing School Board Elections

By Tucson Standard | Apr 18, 2024

Governor Katie Hobbs of Arizona has recently faced criticism for vetoing a measure designed to bring transparency to politically polarizing school board elections. The proposed legislation, SB 1097 sponsored by Senator Justine Wadsack, aimed to disclose school board candidates' party affiliations alongside their names to provide voters with crucial information about where the candidates stand on issues affecting Arizona's children.Senator Wadsack emphasized the significance of school board elections, stating, "School boards are some of the most important elections we have...

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Grant Road Phase 3&4 Improvement Project Breaks Ground in Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Apr 18, 2024

The City of Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), the Ward 6 Council Office, and the Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) will be hosting a groundbreaking event to mark the beginning of the Grant Road Phase 3&4 Improvement Project. Scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at 4240 E Grant Road, the event will feature speeches by key figures including Mayor Romero, RTA/PAG Director of Transportation Services Rick Ellis, and DTM Director Samuel Credio.According to the announcement, the project...

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Crack Seal Project to Begin on Speedway Boulevard in Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Apr 18, 2024

The City of Tucson Department of Transportation Streets and Traffic Maintenance Division announced a forthcoming crack seal project on Speedway Boulevard from Country Club Road to Tucson Boulevard, including the intersections. Set to commence on Sunday, April 21, 2024, the project will involve night work from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday night through Friday morning, with completion scheduled by Friday, May 3.Crews will initiate the maintenance work in the westbound travel lanes on Speedway Boulevard from Country Club Road to Tucson Boulevard before transitioning to the...

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Who voted in Central NW City of Tucson: Precinct 246 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Tucson Standard | Apr 17, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Tucson Standard analysis of Arizona voter history data shows 1,651 voters in Central NW City of Tucson: Precinct 246 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Eastern City of Tucson: Precinct 182

By Tucson Standard | Apr 16, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Tucson Standard analysis of Arizona voter history data shows 3,229 voters in Eastern City of Tucson: Precinct 182 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Mayor Romero Celebrates Earth Day 2024 Beautifying 29th St Thrive Zone

By Tucson Standard | Apr 16, 2024

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero has extended an invitation to residents to partake in a special Earth Day Clean Up Event in the 29th Street Thrive community. The 29th Street Thrive Zone, an area encompassing Alvernon Way, 22nd St., Craycroft Rd, and 29th St, was established by Mayor Romero with the aim of enhancing investments to uplift residents' quality of life."Our expansion into the 29th Street Thrive Zone will bring people, businesses and organizations together with the City to help identify the investments needed to revitalize this area. This day of service is a great...

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How did Central City of Tucson: Precinct 66 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Tucson Standard | Apr 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Tucson Standard analysis of Arizona voter history data shows 1,925 voters in Central City of Tucson: Precinct 66 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Smuggled migrant with felony convictions for sex crimes apprehended

By Tucson Standard | Apr 15, 2024

On April 7, agents from the Three Points Station arrested Arturo Arteaga-Salinas, a Mexican national with a history of felony convictions for sex crimes, during an operation that led to the apprehension of five smuggled migrants. Arteaga-Salinas now faces prosecution for this crossing.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central N City of Tucson: Precinct 111

By Tucson Standard | Apr 14, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Tucson Standard analysis of Arizona voter history data shows 1,808 voters in Central N City of Tucson: Precinct 111 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Which former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By Tucson Standard | Apr 14, 2024

These former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Apr 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Tucson Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Who voted in Northern City of Tucson: Precinct 167 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Tucson Standard | Apr 13, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Tucson Standard analysis of Arizona voter history data shows 1,536 voters in Northern City of Tucson: Precinct 167 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Northeastern City of Tucson: Precinct 126

By Tucson Standard | Apr 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Tucson Standard analysis of Arizona voter history data shows 1,487 voters in Northeastern City of Tucson: Precinct 126 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Silverbell/Congress Road Closure in Tucson for Water Line Installation

By Tucson Standard | Apr 12, 2024

The City of Tucson has announced a road closure on Congress Street at Silverbell Road for the installation of an underground water line. The closure is scheduled for Monday, April 15, and Tuesday, April 16, 2024, as crews work to carry out the necessary infrastructure improvements.Travelers in the area are advised that "Congress Street at Silverbell Road is scheduled to close to all through traffic to allow crews to install an underground water line across the roadway, just west of South Cuesta Avenue," according to an unnamed spokesperson. To accommodate the closure,...

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How did Western City of Tucson: Precinct 190 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Tucson Standard | Apr 11, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Tucson Standard analysis of Arizona voter history data shows 1,217 voters in Western City of Tucson: Precinct 190 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Ciscomani Named to Key Foreign Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee

By Tucson Standard | Apr 11, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) has been appointed to the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Agencies (SFOPS) Subcommittee on the House Appropriations Committee following the conclusion of the FY2024 appropriations process.The SFOPS Subcommittee plays a crucial role in shaping Congress’ budget for top national security and foreign affairs agencies, which include the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Department of Treasury’s International Financial Institutions. Ciscomani participated in his first...

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Tucson Praises EPA Announcement on Drinking Water Standards

By Tucson Standard | Apr 11, 2024

Published on April 11, 2024Tucson, AZ.—Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, under the Biden-Harris Administration, introduced the first-ever legally enforceable drinking water standard aimed at safeguarding communities from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as ‘forever chemicals.’ The announcement was met with praise from Tucson, with Mayor Regina Romero expressing gratitude for the initiative."This announcement by the Biden-Harris Administration affirms the work that Tucson has been doing for years to lead on PFAS...

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central N City of Tucson: Precinct 91

By Tucson Standard | Apr 10, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Tucson Standard analysis of Arizona voter history data shows 2,607 voters in Central N City of Tucson: Precinct 91 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.