U.S. Congressmen Juan Ciscomani and Greg Stanton have introduced new legislation aimed at improving the hiring, recruiting, and retention of agents, officers, and employees for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), particularly in rural and remote areas. The legislation, known as the CBP Hiring and Retention (CBP HiRe) Act, seeks to address the hiring challenges faced by CBP in these areas.The CBP HiRe Act would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary to assess the hiring needs in rural locations and determine if there is a need for more...
Tucson Parks and Recreation is currently seeking part-time workers for summer positions. The department is specifically looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join their team for the summer KIDCO program, catering to youth aged 5-11 years old. Applicants must be at least 16 years old to be eligible for these positions.In addition to recreation workers, the City of Tucson is also hiring lifeguards for the summer season. The minimum age requirement for lifeguards is 15 years old. Successful candidates will be compensated at a starting rate of $16.75 per hour....
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, crews from Next Generation Electrical, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), will be working on an improvement project at the intersection of Alvernon Way and Pima Street. This project is part of the voter-approved Proposition 411 Tucson Delivers Safe Streets Program.The work will involve removing old traffic signals and activating new traffic signal heads that include flashing yellow arrows. The installation of these arrows is aimed at improving safety at the intersection. According to...
There were 1,713 multiracial students were enrolled in Tucson Unified District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.
Tucson's Mayor and Council have officially approved the appointment of Ann Chanecka as the new director of the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department. Chanecka, who has been serving as the interim director since June 2023, brings over 20 years of experience in community development and urban planning to her new role."Congratulations to Ann Chanecka on her appointment as director of the City of Tucson Housing and Community Development Department," said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. "Ann has made significant contributions to implementing our Housing Affordability...
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced that Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and Morris Air National Guard facilities can move forward with expedited investigations and remediation of PFAS issues. The decision comes as a result of the advocacy by Mayor Romero, Tucson Water, and Arizona's Congressional Delegation.Tucson Mayor Regina Romero expressed her satisfaction with the DoD's decision, stating, "We are all too aware of the painful history of water contamination on generations of Tucsonans. For years, PFAS compounds have impacted the lives of our residents because...
There were 13,045 Latino students were enrolled in Sunnyside Unified District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan bill that aims to support the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation based in Tucson. The legislation, known as the Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2882), was introduced by U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani from Arizona's 6th district. The bill received overwhelming support, with a vote of 350-58 in favor of its passage.The Udall Foundation, named after former Arizona Congressmen Mo and Stewart Udall, has been instrumental in addressing critical environmental and natural resource issues...
There were 27 human smuggling events in the Tucson Sector of the Arizona-Mexico border this week, said the head of the U.S. Border Patrol's Tucson Sector.
There were 47 Asian students were enrolled in Flowing Wells Unified District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.