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Local Government Meetings today in City of Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Jul 25, 2024

City of Tucson Local Government Meetings today.

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State Rep. Parker votes 'yes' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

By Tucson Standard | Jul 25, 2024

A bill which was passed by the Arizona State Senate and Arizona State House of Representatives earlier this year that would create a day to honor victims of communism was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.

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State Sen. Wadsack votes 'yes' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

By Tucson Standard | Jul 25, 2024

A bill which was passed by the Arizona State Senate and Arizona State House of Representatives earlier this year that would create a day to honor victims of communism was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.

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Ciscomani secures $8M in federal funds from FY25 appropriations package

By Tucson Standard | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, celebrated the House passage of the FY2025 appropriations package for Interior and Environment. This includes $8 million that Ciscomani provisionally secured for water resources and infrastructure in Arizona’s 6th District. The Interior and Environment package is the fifth FY25 appropriations bill to pass the U.S. House of Representatives thus far.

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Ciscomani pushes for ratification of Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement

By Tucson Standard | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, continued his effort this week in Congress to ratify the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement.

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State Rep. Montenegro votes 'yes' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

By Tucson Standard | Jul 24, 2024

A bill which was passed by the Arizona State Senate and Arizona State House of Representatives earlier this year that would create a day to honor victims of communism was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.

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University joins STARS College Network to aid rural student recruitment

By Tucson Standard | Jul 24, 2024

The University of Arizona has joined the STARS College Network to enhance support for prospective students from rural areas. Kasey Urquídez, now the university's chief enrollment officer, vice president for enrollment management, and dean of undergraduate admissions, recalls her own experience transitioning from a small town in Graham County to the sprawling Tucson campus.

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State Rep. McGarr votes 'yes' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

By Tucson Standard | Jul 23, 2024

A bill which was passed by the Arizona State Senate and Arizona State House of Representatives earlier this year that would create a day to honor victims of communism was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.

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State Sen. Sundareshan votes 'no' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

By Tucson Standard | Jul 23, 2024

A bill which was passed by the Arizona State Senate and Arizona State House of Representatives earlier this year that would create a day to honor victims of communism was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.

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University students head to Washington D.C., showcasing successes from Defense Civilian Training Corps

By Tucson Standard | Jul 23, 2024

University of Arizona student Akira Jones is currently engaged in a project-based summer internship at the Army Geospatial Center in Alexandria, Virginia. Utilizing satellite and geospatial data, she assists in predicting snowmelt throughout Alaska.

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Government events this week in City of Tucson: July 21-27

By Tucson Standard | Jul 22, 2024

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

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Community invited to discuss corridor redevelopment code amendment

By Tucson Standard | Jul 22, 2024

The Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) invites the community to join a virtual or in-person meeting to learn about the development of new regulations for corridor redevelopment in Tucson and provide input.

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Pima County awards $16,425,410 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By Tucson Standard | Jul 22, 2024

Pima County's three universities paid $16,425,410 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Pima County's institutions spent $22,278,957 on basketball teams in 2023

By Tucson Standard | Jul 21, 2024

Pima County's basketball collegiate teams received $22,278,957 in funding for the 2023 season.

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Family & kids events this week in City of Tucson: July 21-27

By Tucson Standard | Jul 21, 2024

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

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Jul 20, 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 21-27

By Tucson Standard | Jul 20, 2024

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

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In Memoriam: Charles Bowden remembered on his birthday (July 20)

By Tucson Standard | Jul 20, 2024

Charles Clyde Bowden was born on July 20, 1945, in Joliet, Illinois.

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State Sen. Gonzales votes 'no' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

By Tucson Standard | Jul 19, 2024

A bill which was passed by the Arizona State Senate and Arizona State House of Representatives earlier this year that would create a day to honor victims of communism was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.

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State Sen. Gabaldón votes 'no' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

By Tucson Standard | Jul 18, 2024

A bill which was passed by the Arizona State Senate and Arizona State House of Representatives earlier this year that would create a day to honor victims of communism was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.