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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.

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Kennedy on Arizona border crisis: 'You have to see it with your own eyes'

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 12, 2023

Robert Kennedy Jr., an environmental lawyer, and a presidential candidate, visited Arizona on June 6 to evaluate the intensifying migrant situation at the state's southern border.

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Reps. Grijalva and García Urge AG Garland to Investigate Ecuadorian President Lasso’s Corrupt Business Deals in Florida

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 12, 2023

Representatives Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) and Jesús G. “Chuy” García (IL-04) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the Department of Justice to investigate the business dealings of Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso and his associates on U.S. soil.

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This high school athlete from Pima County posted on Twitter about their university sport future in week ending June 10

By Tucson Standard | Jun 10, 2023

This player posted on Twitter about a university offers in the week ending June 10.

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Jun 10, 2023

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

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Rep. Grijalva to Vote Against Republicans’ Reckless Hostage Taking

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 7, 2023

Since 1960, Congress has acted 78 separate times to permanently raise, temporarily extend, or revise the definition of the debt limit – 49 times under Republican presidents and 29 times under Democratic presidents.

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Ciscomani Releases Statement After Supporting Debt Ceiling Legislation

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 7, 2023

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, released a statement after voting to support the Fiscal Responsibility Act, legislation to prevent the United States from defaulting on its debt.

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Jun 3, 2023

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

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TUSD Superintendent Trujillo invites public to weigh in on proposed changes to Code of Conduct: ‘You'll be able to follow along’

By Tucson Standard Report | Jun 3, 2023

Teachers, parents, and students in the Tucson Unified School District have been asking for changes to the Code of Conduct due to growing behavioral issues and outcomes from the school.