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Ciscomani Provides Update on Upcoming Censure Vote

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 22, 2023

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) released the following statement as Congress re-examines a vote to censure Adam Schiff next week:

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Rep. Grijalva Urges AHCCCS to Pause Medicaid and KidsCare Procedural Disenrollments as Nearly 150,000 in AZ Lose Health Coverage

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 22, 2023

Letter to Director Heredia includes implementation strategies for process improvements

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Did Pima County students fail their ACT Language Arts tests in 2022?

By Tucson Standard | Jun 21, 2023

There were 9,151 Pima County students who took the ACT Language Arts test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Ciscomani Releases Statement Regarding Procedural Vote on the Censure of Rep. Adam Schiff

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 21, 2023

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) on Thursday released a statement following his vote to table a motion to censure Adam Schiff:

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Rep. Grijalva Statement on $290 Million in Grant Funding for Border Humanitarian Assistance

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 21, 2023

This week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), announced it would publish a funding notice under the new Shelter and Services Program (SSP) for more than $290 million to 34 non-federal entities for temporary shelter and other eligible expenditures for migrants who have been processed and provisionally released from DHS custody while awaiting the outcome of their immigration proceedings.

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AASA: How many Cochise County students failed their Math tests during 2022?

By Tucson Standard | Jun 20, 2023

There were 7,754 Cochise County students who took the AASA Math test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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ACT: How many Cochise County students failed their Math tests during 2022?

By Tucson Standard | Jun 20, 2023

There were 1,331 Cochise County students who took the ACT Math test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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State Sen. Wadsack: 'Katie Hobbs' thinly veiled effort to allow sexual grooming of our children is an awful position to take'

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 20, 2023

State Senator Justine Wadsack (R-AZ) condemns Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs for vetoing a bill written to prevent children from being exposed to adult oriented businesses or performance.

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Rep. Grijalva and McClellan Introduce RESEARCHER Act to Curb Financial Insecurity in Higher Education & Improve American Competitiveness

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 20, 2023

On June 13, Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) joined Rep. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), along with colleagues Reps. Yadira Caraveo (CO-08), Al Green (TX-09), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Summer Lee (PA-12), Betty McCollum (MN-04), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) to introduce the Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience and Competitiveness in Higher Education and Research (RESEARCHER) Act to address financial instability for graduate and postdoctoral researchers.

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Cochise County: 65% of students failed their ACT Language Arts tests in 2022

By Tucson Standard | Jun 19, 2023

There were 1,297 Cochise County students who took the ACT Language Arts test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Cochise County: 63.3% of students failed their AASA Language Arts tests in 2022

By Tucson Standard | Jun 19, 2023

There were 7,683 Cochise County students who took the AASA Language Arts test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Reps. Grijalva & Ruiz Introduce Legislation to Raise Labor Standards and Protections for Farmworker Children

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 12, Representatives Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) and Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) introduced the Children’s Act for Responsible Employment and Farm Safety (CARE) Act of 2023, which would raise national labor standards for farmworker children to the same level set for children in all other occupations.

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Rep. Grijalva Statement on Former President Trump’s Federal Indictment

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 18, 2023

On June 9, Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) issued the following statement:“Our country is setting important history with this indictment: the unprecedented announcement of federal criminal charges against former president Donald Trump demonstrates that our democracy and independent judicial system are strong and will not waiver in the face of corruption and abuses of power.

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Jun 17, 2023

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

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Rep. Grijalva Statement on Former President Trump’s Federal Indictment

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 9, Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) issued the following statement:“Our country is setting important history with this indictment: the unprecedented announcement of federal criminal charges against former president Donald Trump demonstrates that our democracy and independent judicial system are strong and will not waiver in the face of corruption and abuses of power.

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During Pride Month, Rep. Grijalva and Sen. Baldwin Reintroduce LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 15, 2023

On June 9, during Pride Month, Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) reintroduced the LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act.

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Ciscomani Introduces Effort to Designate Copper a Critical Mineral

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 15, 2023

Arizona produces almost 70 percent of the Unites States’ copper supply.

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The Arts Foundation for Tucson is pleased to announce the opening of Project Mesquite: 2023 Grants for Organizations

By SE Arizona News Report | Jun 14, 2023

The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona (Arts Foundation) is pleased to announce the opening of Project Mesquite: 2023 Grants for Organizations.

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Ciscomani Holds 2023 Farm Bill Roundtable

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 14, 2023

The congressman joined Arizona Farm Bureau President Stefanie Smallhouse and local farmers, ranchers, and producers to discuss priorities for this year’s Farm Bill.

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Rep. Grijalva Praises White House on Executive Action to Address Book Bans and Expand Protections for LGBTQI+ Community

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 13, 2023

Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) today praised the Biden administration for its recent executive actions to appoint a book ban coordinator at the Department of Education and protect the LGBTQI+ community.