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Ciscomani and Stanton Introduce Legislation to Improve CBP Hiring Flexibilities

By Tucson Standard | Feb 15, 2024

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...

There were 174 multiracial students enrolled in Sunnyside Unified District schools in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | Feb 13, 2024

In Sunnyside Unified District schools, 1.2% of students identified as multiracial in the 2022-23 school year.

Tucson Parks and Recreation Hiring for Summer

By Tucson Standard | Feb 13, 2024

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....

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Flowing Wells Unified District schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Tucson Standard | Feb 12, 2024

In Flowing Wells Unified District schools, 1.5% of students identified as multiracial in the 2022-23 school year.

Tucson Delivers Safe Streets - Traffic Alert Alvernon Way and Pima St

By Tucson Standard | Feb 12, 2024

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 enrolled in Tucson Unified District schools in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | Feb 11, 2024

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.

Which former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12?

By Tucson Standard | Feb 11, 2024

These former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12.

12,081 illegal aliens from 48 countries apprehended in Tucson Sector this week

By Tucson Standard News Service | Feb 9, 2024

12,081 illegal aliens were apprehended from 48 separate countries this week in the U.S Border Patrol's Tucson Sector.

Enrollment Analysis: Latino students comprised 65.3% of Tucson Unified District’s student body in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | Feb 8, 2024

In Tucson Unified District schools, 65.3% of students identified as Latino in the 2022-23 school year.

There were 3,702 Latino students enrolled in Flowing Wells Unified District schools in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | Feb 7, 2024

In Flowing Wells Unified District schools, 70.3% of students identified as Latino in the 2022-23 school year.

Mayor and Council Approve Appointment of Ann Chanecka as HCD Director

By Tucson Standard | Feb 7, 2024

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...

Investigation and remediation of PFAS will move forward says DoD

By Tucson Standard | Feb 7, 2024

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...

Sunnyside Unified District Education: 13,045 Latino students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | Feb 6, 2024

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.

Ciscomani Celebrates Strong Bipartisan House Passage of Bill to Support Tucson’s Udall Foundation

By Tucson Standard | Feb 6, 2024

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...

Which former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5?

By Tucson Standard | Feb 4, 2024

These former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5.

Tucson Sector Border Chief: 27 'human smuggling' events, 13,000 illegal aliens apprehended during the past week

By Tucson Standard News Service | Feb 3, 2024

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.

Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Feb 3, 2024

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

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 0.9% of Flowing Wells Unified District’s student body in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | Feb 2, 2024

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.

Grijalva votes against bill to deport illegal aliens convicted of drunk driving

By Tucson Standard News Service | Feb 1, 2024

U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) voted against a bill to deport illegal aliens who have been convicted of driving while drunk or impaired.

Tucson Unified District Education: 679 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | Feb 1, 2024

In Tucson Unified District schools, 1.6% of students identified as Asian in the 2022-23 school year.

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News from February 2024

Ciscomani and Stanton Introduce Legislation to Improve CBP Hiring Flexibilities

There were 174 multiracial students enrolled in Sunnyside Unified District schools in 2022-23 school year

Tucson Parks and Recreation Hiring for Summer

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Flowing Wells Unified District schools in 2022-23 school year?

Tucson Delivers Safe Streets - Traffic Alert Alvernon Way and Pima St

There were 1,713 multiracial students enrolled in Tucson Unified District schools in 2022-23 school year

Which former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12?

12,081 illegal aliens from 48 countries apprehended in Tucson Sector this week

Enrollment Analysis: Latino students comprised 65.3% of Tucson Unified District’s student body in 2022-23 school year

There were 3,702 Latino students enrolled in Flowing Wells Unified District schools in 2022-23 school year

Mayor and Council Approve Appointment of Ann Chanecka as HCD Director

Investigation and remediation of PFAS will move forward says DoD

Sunnyside Unified District Education: 13,045 Latino students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

Ciscomani Celebrates Strong Bipartisan House Passage of Bill to Support Tucson’s Udall Foundation

Which former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5?

Tucson Sector Border Chief: 27 'human smuggling' events, 13,000 illegal aliens apprehended during the past week

Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 0.9% of Flowing Wells Unified District’s student body in 2022-23 school year

Grijalva votes against bill to deport illegal aliens convicted of drunk driving

Tucson Unified District Education: 679 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

Which former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 16?

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