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Early trauma affects squirrel lifespan; climate change could alter survival patterns

By Tucson Standard | Apr 24, 2024

Life for young red squirrels in the Yukon is fraught with challenges, including harsh winters, limited food, and threats from predators like the Canada lynx.

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City Launches Survey and Kickoff Events for Investment Plan

By Tucson Standard | Apr 24, 2024

Published on April 24, 2024The City of Tucson has initiated the People, Communities, and Homes Investment Plan (P-CHIP) to address the needs of vulnerable communities within the city. The plan identifies key priorities for investment from both federal and local funding sources and is overseen by the City of Tucson Housing and Community Development Department.According to the People, Communities, and Homes Investment Plan, the goal of P-CHIP is to invest in communities experiencing vulnerability in Tucson. The plan focuses on areas such as homeless services, housing...

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Red squirrel study links early trauma to shorter lifespans amid climate concerns

By Tucson Standard | Apr 24, 2024

Life in the Yukon presents numerous challenges for young red squirrels.

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Study links squirrel life span with early trauma; climate change could worsen impacts

By Tucson Standard | Apr 24, 2024

Life for young red squirrels in the Yukon is challenging, with harsh winters, scarce food, and predators like the Canada lynx posing significant threats.

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Study reveals human impact on Earth's deep subsurface fluids

By Tucson Standard | Apr 23, 2024

Researchers from the University of Arizona have conducted a study on the impact of human activities on Earth's deep subsurface.

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UArizona receives $1M donation from Davises for adaptive athletics equity

By Tucson Standard | Apr 23, 2024

Longtime supporters of the University of Arizona, Cole and Jeannie Davis, have pledged $1 million to the university's Adaptive Athletics program.

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Legislation Introduced to Ensure Medicaid Benefits for Working Adults with Disabilities

By Tucson Standard | Apr 23, 2024

WASHINGTON –Today, U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03) have unveiled new bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing work opportunities and benefits for working adults with disabilities. The legislation, named the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-In Program Act, seeks to remove the age limit for the Medicaid buy-in program, enabling adults with disabilities to sustain employment while retaining essential Medicaid coverage and benefits.Under the current law, individuals with disabilities are permitted to exceed traditional...

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Biosphere 2 pioneers environmental research amid global challenges

By Tucson Standard | Apr 22, 2024

Earth Day serves as a reminder of the need for environmental conservation and sustainability.

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Did Sunnyside Unified District students pass or fail their AASA/ACT Language Arts tests in 2022-23 school year?

By Tucson Standard | Apr 21, 2024

There were 7,315 Sunnyside Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Which former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By Tucson Standard | Apr 21, 2024

These former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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House Passes Critical Foreign Aid, Ciscomani Pushes Effort to Secure Border

By Tucson Standard | Apr 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, Apr 20, 2024 - Congressman Juan Ciscomani of Arizona made a strong push for securing the southern border as the House passed critical foreign aid legislation over the weekend. Expressing his concerns, Ciscomani stated, “President Biden’s weakness has emboldened our enemies and made the world less safe, and our friends need our support.”While the House considered multiple bills related to foreign aid, including support for allies in Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, Ciscomani also highlighted the importance of focusing on border security. Despite facing obstacles in...

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AASA/ACT: How many Tucson Unified District students passed their Language Arts tests during 2022-23 school year?

By Tucson Standard | Apr 20, 2024

There were 19,236 Tucson Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Apr 20, 2024

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

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Flowing Wells Unified District: 36% of students passed their AASA/ACT Language Arts tests in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | Apr 19, 2024

There were 2,646 Flowing Wells Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Geologists uncover expansive size of Zealandia-Antarctic mantle domain

By Tucson Standard | Apr 19, 2024

Scientists have long sought to understand the secrets hidden deep within Earth's mantle, a layer that lies 1,800 miles beneath the surface.

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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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UArizona researchers named fellows by American Association for Advancement of Science

By Tucson Standard | Apr 18, 2024

Two faculty members from the University of Arizona have been elected as 2023 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

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UArizona programs earn top spots in QS World University Rankings

By Tucson Standard | Apr 17, 2024

The University of Arizona has been recognized as a leader in more than three dozen academic disciplines, according to the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject.