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Property Research Online vs. Tucson Development Center Online

By Tucson Standard | Feb 28, 2024

"Published on February 28, 2024, Planning and Development Services (PDSD) has received inquiries from customers seeking clarification on the distinctions between Property Research Online (PRO) and Tucson Development Center (TDC) Online.PRO serves as a repository of historical documents and data, while TDC Online provides enhanced features for registered users associated with an application. PRO allows users to access information freely without the need to log in, whereas TDC Online requires users to log in to access features such as uploading information, submitting...

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Legislation Introduced to Address Childcare Workforce Shortages and Expand Early Head Start Programs

By Tucson Standard | Feb 28, 2024

U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani and Mikie Sherrill have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at tackling childcare workforce shortages and increasing access to Early Head Start programs for families in need. The HEADWAY Act, sponsored by Rep. Ciscomani and Rep. Sherrill, focuses on supporting Early Head Start classroom teachers in earning their Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials while teaching, thereby enhancing the capacity of Head Start programs and providing more opportunities for families.Rep. Ciscomani emphasized the importance of addressing...

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Sen. Sundareshan votes against bill requiring public schools to provide private showers to crossdressing students

By Tucson Standard | Feb 27, 2024

Arizona State Sen. Priya Sundareshan (D) voted against a bill that would require public schools to provide private showers to crossdressing students.

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Sen. Gonzales votes against bill requiring public schools to provide private showers to crossdressing students

By Tucson Standard | Feb 27, 2024

Arizona State Sen. Sally Ann Gonzales (D) voted against a bill that would require public schools to provide private showers to crossdressing students.

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Sen. Gabaldon votes against bill requiring public schools to provide private showers to crossdressing students

By Tucson Standard | Feb 27, 2024

Arizona State Sen. Rosanna Gabaldon (D) voted against a bill that would require public schools to provide private showers to crossdressing students.

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City to Receive 75 Housing Choice Vouchers for Homeless Veterans

By Tucson Standard | Feb 26, 2024

The City of Tucson will be receiving 75 additional Housing Choice Vouchers for homeless veterans, as confirmed by the federal department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The vouchers, known as VASH, will be available starting April 1, 2024, allowing more veterans access to permanent housing.Terry Galligan, deputy director of the City's Housing and Community Development Department (HCD), expressed gratitude for the collaborative effort that led to securing the additional vouchers. Galligan stated, "The VASH program is a great collaboration between our local Veterans...

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Upcoming Information Session for Casita Model Plan Designers

By Tucson Standard | Feb 26, 2024

Published on February 26, 2024The City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department has announced an upcoming information session for designers interested in contributing their plans to the Casita Model Plan Library. According to the department, "The session will be recorded and uploaded along with additional materials to the Casitas in Tucson website - the home of the Casita Model Plan Library - in addition to the requirements for building a casita and frequently asked questions."Scheduled to take place virtually on March 14, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., the session...

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12,200 illegal aliens apprehended in Tucson Sector this week

By Tucson Standard | Feb 26, 2024

12,200 illegal aliens were apprehended in the U.S Border Patrol's Tucson Sector during the week ending February 23, 2024.

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Which former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26?

By Tucson Standard | Feb 25, 2024

These former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26.

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Feb 24, 2024

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

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Tucson resident found guilty of human trafficking and sexual assault

By Tucson Standard | Feb 23, 2024

A 43 year old Hermosillo, Mexico native who has been living in Tucson was sentenced to 72 months in prison after pleading guilty to the transportation of illegal aliens.

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How many white students were enrolled in Sunnyside Unified District schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Tucson Standard | Feb 22, 2024

There were 468 white students were enrolled in Sunnyside Unified District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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How many white students were enrolled in Tucson Unified District schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Tucson Standard | Feb 21, 2024

In Tucson Unified District schools, 18.3% of students identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

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WTAS: Local Officials, Stakeholder Organizations Praise Ciscomani’s Bipartisan Effort to Support CBP

By Tucson Standard | Feb 21, 2024

A bipartisan effort led by U.S. Congressmen Juan Ciscomani and Greg Stanton to support the Customs and Border Protection Hiring and Retention Act (CBP HiRe Act) has garnered praise from over a dozen local officials and stakeholder organizations.Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels expressed his gratitude for the introduction of the legislation, stating, “The border crisis has taken a devastating toll on CBP and local law enforcement. I appreciate Congressmen Ciscomani and Stanton for introducing commonsense legislation to ensure that CBP has what they need to tackle the...

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Flowing Wells Unified District Education: 1,238 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | Feb 20, 2024

In Flowing Wells Unified District schools, 23.5% of students identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

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Which former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19?

By Tucson Standard | Feb 18, 2024

These former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19.

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Feb 17, 2024

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

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11,900 illegal aliens apprehended in Tucson Sector this week

By Tucson Standard News Service | Feb 17, 2024

11,900 illegal aliens were apprehended in the U.S Border Patrol's Tucson Sector during the week ending February 16, 2024.

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Flowing Wells Unified District Education: 17 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | Feb 17, 2024

There were 17 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students were enrolled in Flowing Wells Unified District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Enrollment Analysis: Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students comprised 0.5% of Tucson Unified District’s student body in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | Feb 16, 2024

In Tucson Unified District schools, 0.5% of students identified as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the 2022-23 school year.