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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...

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...

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.

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.

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,...

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...

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...

Recommended Budget Submitted to Mayor and Council

By Tucson Standard | Apr 9, 2024

The City Manager of Tucson, Arizona, has officially submitted the Recommended Fiscal Year 24/25 Budget to the Mayor and Council on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. This marks the beginning of the process that will determine the financial plan for the city from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.According to the announcement, the Mayor and Council will engage in a series of Study Session discussions on April 25, May 7, May 21, and June 4. Public hearings are scheduled to take place on May 7, May 21, and June 4. The final adoption of the Budget is set for June 4, 2024.In addition to...

City of Tucson Announces Public Hearing for Revised Development Rates and Fees

By Tucson Standard | Apr 9, 2024

On April 9, 2024, the City of Tucson Mayor and Council announced their intention to revise development rates and fees for Planning and Development Services (PDSD) customers. The proposed fee increase, which will be discussed at a public hearing on June 18, 2024, will affect various departments including PDSD, the Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), and Tucson Fire.According to the announcement, the fee increases will be around 3.5% in FY2025 and 3.5% in FY2026 for services such as staff review, building permits, right-of-way permitting, fire construction...

City of Tucson Announces Revised Rates and Fees for Development Services

By Tucson Standard | Apr 9, 2024

The City of Tucson has announced revisions to rates and fees for various services, including Planning and Development Services (PDSD), Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), and Tucson Fire. The proposed fee increases will be subject to a 60-day feedback period before the Mayor and Council Public Hearing on June 18, 2024.According to the announcement, the development review fee increases will impact PDSD, DTM, and Tucson Fire, with a 3.5% increase in FY2025 and FY2026. PDSD services covered by the fees include staff review, building permits, valuation tables,...

PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Six Months After October 7 Attacks, Ciscomani Visits Israel

By Tucson Standard | Apr 9, 2024

TUCSON, AZ – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) recently participated in a congressional delegation to Israel, joined by his House Republican colleagues. The trip included meetings with top Israeli officials, a briefing with former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) military personnel, interactions with families of current hostages held by Hamas, and visits to sites affected by the October 7 attacks.During the visit, Ciscomani emphasized the significance of the relationship between the United States and Israel, stating, “For decades, Israel has been one of our most...

Ciscomani Introduces New Effort to Expand Veterans’ Access to Skilled Trade Educational Programs

By Tucson Standard | Apr 9, 2024

Washington - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) has introduced a new bipartisan effort aimed at broadening veterans' access to educational opportunities for skilled trade and vocational programs. The legislation, known as the Veterans Education and Technical Skills (VETS) Opportunity Act, seeks to extend educational benefits under the post-9/11 GI Bill to include partially online versions of skilled trade training programs.Ciscomani, who represents over 70,000 veterans in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, emphasized the importance of modernizing veterans' GI...

Local Stakeholders Applaud Ciscomani’s Work to Secure $12.79 Million for Pima County

By Tucson Standard | Apr 8, 2024

Local stakeholders in Pima County are expressing their gratitude towards Congressman Juan Ciscomani for his efforts in securing over $12.79 million for various projects in the area. Congressman Ciscomani, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, emphasized the importance of these funds benefiting the community and addressing the specific needs of southern Arizona.Among the projects receiving funding are initiatives such as the Urban Workforce Development via Career and Technical Education program at Pima JTED, the Wireless Integrated Network Radio Replacement...

Grant Road Phase 3&4 Pre-Construction Open House

By Tucson Standard | Apr 8, 2024

The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) has announced a pre-construction open house for the Grant Road Phase 3 and 4 Improvement Project. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 4010 E Grant Road (vacant lot).According to the DTM, the improvement project will involve widening Grant Road to six lanes, incorporating landscaped median islands, continuous sidewalks, indirect left turns at Alvernon Way, protected bike and pedestrian crossings, drainage improvements, and transit upgrades.Granite...

ICYMI: Congressman Ciscomani Secures $274,000 for Flood Mitigation in Duncan

By Tucson Standard | Apr 8, 2024

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) has successfully secured $274,000 for flood mitigation in the town of Duncan in the FY24 appropriations package. Ciscomani expressed the significance of this funding, stating, “These dollars represent a crucial investment in our agricultural and rural communities.”The allocated funds will be utilized for the installation of 20 culverts to address ongoing flood issues in the Hunter Estates area and facilitate future paving of 21,100 linear feet of surface street for enhanced transportation and connectivity. Duncan, known for its...

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Crack Seal Project to Begin on Speedway Boulevard in Tucson

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

Smuggled migrant with felony convictions for sex crimes apprehended

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

Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

Silverbell/Congress Road Closure in Tucson for Water Line Installation

Ciscomani Named to Key Foreign Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee

Tucson Praises EPA Announcement on Drinking Water Standards

Recommended Budget Submitted to Mayor and Council

City of Tucson Announces Public Hearing for Revised Development Rates and Fees

City of Tucson Announces Revised Rates and Fees for Development Services

PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Six Months After October 7 Attacks, Ciscomani Visits Israel

Ciscomani Introduces New Effort to Expand Veterans’ Access to Skilled Trade Educational Programs

Local Stakeholders Applaud Ciscomani’s Work to Secure $12.79 Million for Pima County

Grant Road Phase 3&4 Pre-Construction Open House

ICYMI: Congressman Ciscomani Secures $274,000 for Flood Mitigation in Duncan

Which former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

Rape, Pedophilia, Drugs, and Murder: An analysis of illegal alien arrests in the Tucson Sector

6,600 individuals apprehended after crossing the border in the Tucson sector during the week of April 5

Sen. Wadsack investigates Pima County vote-by-mail cancellations: 'I want to make sure their votes are protected'

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