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Tucson-Pima County updates citizen participation plan for HUD programs

By Tucson Standard | Jul 18, 2024

The City of Tucson-Pima County Consortium has updated the Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) for Community Planning and Development Programs administered by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD CPD). The CPP outlines how the City and County will encourage public participation in the HUD CPD programs planning process.

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Study suggests beta-glucan-rich foods may aid in managing weight

By Tucson Standard | Jul 18, 2024

Ozempic, known generically as semaglutide, has become prominent in the weight-loss market for its rapid results. While many use the drug primarily to reduce body weight, it is mainly prescribed for treating type 2 diabetes in adults and can be expensive without insurance coverage. However, new research suggests that weight loss and improved glucose control might be achievable through dietary changes rather than medication.

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Tucson reviews impact of new electric vehicle readiness regulations

By Tucson Standard | Jul 17, 2024

The City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) has conducted a comprehensive review of its electric vehicle (EV) readiness regulations one year after the adoption of the ordinance mandating EV infrastructure in new commercial, multi-family, and office developments. This review follows the Mayor and Council's request during the public hearing on August 23, 2022, when the ordinance was initially approved.

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Wildcats head to Paris Olympics aiming for medals

By Tucson Standard | Jul 17, 2024

University of Arizona graduate student Delaney Schnell has set her sights on winning another medal and enjoying the experience as she prepares for what may be her final appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Schnell, who previously earned a silver medal in the 10-meter synchronized platform dive at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with teammate Jessica Parratto, will compete again in both the synchronized and individual events.

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University researchers find potential method to make opioids safer

By Tucson Standard | Jul 17, 2024

Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences have identified a novel approach to enhance the safety of opioids by increasing their pain-relieving properties while reducing unwanted side effects through spinal inhibition of a Heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) isoform.

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Jul 16, 2024

City of Tucson City Council Meeting starting at 5:30 am today — here's what you need to know!

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Jul 15, 2024

City of Tucson City Council Meeting starting at 4:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Government events this week in City of Tucson: July 14-20

By Tucson Standard | Jul 15, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Tucson this week.

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Family & kids events this week in City of Tucson: July 14-20

By Tucson Standard | Jul 15, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in City of Tucson this week.

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This week in City of Tucson history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (July 14-20)

By Tucson Standard | Jul 14, 2024

This week in City of Tucson history.

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There were 6,012 multiracial students enrolled in Pima County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | Jul 14, 2024

In Pima County schools, 4.2% of students identified as multiracial in the 2022-23 school year.

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Jul 13, 2024

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

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School events this week in City of Tucson: July 14-20

By Tucson Standard | Jul 13, 2024

The following school events are scheduled to take place in City of Tucson this week.

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There were 455 Pacific Islander students enrolled in Pima County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | Jul 13, 2024

Pima County schools reported 455 Pacific Islander students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Jul 12, 2024

City of Tucson City Council Meeting starting at 12 am today — here's what you need to know!

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Phoenix woman gets prison time for smuggling migrants, assault on border patrol agent

By Tucson Standard | Jul 12, 2024

A Phoenix woman has been sentenced for smuggling illegal immigrants and assaulting a federal officer. "USAO_AZ continues to strive to promote justice for our community," wrote John R. Modlin, chief patrol agent of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Tucson sector, in a July 9 post on X.

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Pima County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023

By Tucson Standard | Jul 12, 2024

Women's football teams from Pima County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Jul 12, 2024

City of Tucson City Council Meeting starting at 12 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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How many white students were enrolled in Pima County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Tucson Standard | Jul 12, 2024

In Pima County schools, 30.1% of students identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

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House committee secures $34 million funding package benefiting AZ-06

By Tucson Standard | Jul 12, 2024

Following the House Appropriations Committee’s passage of the final funding packages for FY2025, local stakeholders are praising U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the Committee, for preliminarily securing $34 million for Arizona’s 6th District. The funds were provisionally awarded in this year’s appropriations process through the Congressman’s Community Project Funding (CPF) requests. Should these funds be signed into law, Ciscomani will have secured $60 million for the district during his freshman term in Congress.