On March 12th, La Jolla Country Day High School Guard Jada Williams’ collegiate team the Arizona Wildcats were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 11 seed.
Tucson, Arizona - In a public event held on March 19, 2024, City Council Member Regina Romero expressed enthusiasm for the new Camino Miramonte - Palo Verde Bicycle Boulevard project, highlighting its significance as a connector between the University of Arizona and Pima Community College. Romero stated, "The Camino Miramonte - Palo Verde Bicycle Boulevard will serve as a key connector between the University of Arizona and Pima Community College."Transportation Director Michael Graham also shared his optimism about the project, emphasizing its potential positive impact on...
The City of Tucson is actively engaging its residents in the creation of the 2025 fiscal year budget, set to commence on July 1, 2024. According to a statement released on March 18, 2024, community members are encouraged to participate in town hall meetings and provide their input through a budget engagement survey.In a call to action, the Mayor and Council, along with City staff, expressed their eagerness for public involvement, stating, "Mayor and Council and City staff welcome you to be a part of the process by joining in one of the town hall meetings and filling out...
In the week ending March 15, 2024, agents from the Tucson sector of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) intercepted more than 10,000 illegal immigrants. This sector spans nine stations from the Yuma County line to the New Mexico border.
The City of Tucson has recently taken a significant step towards shaping the future of artificial intelligence by joining the GovAI Coalition, a network dedicated to responsible and purposeful AI use in the public sector. Chris Mazzarella, the chief information officer for the City of Tucson, expressed the city's enthusiasm, stating, "We are pleased to announce our engagement in the GovAI Coalition as an early contributing member."The GovAI Coalition, which boasts over 400 public servants from more than 150 agencies, focuses on establishing standards for AI policies,...
Step 2:On Monday, March 18, 2024, VSS International, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), will commence a roadway preservation project on Greasewood Road from Ironwood Hill Drive to Speedway Boulevard. This project is part of the Tucson Mayor and Council approved 5-Year Collector Street Program.During this project, the northbound travel lane will be closed for one day, allowing only southbound travel from Ironwood Hill Drive to Speedway Boulevard. Access to residential and business driveways will be maintained, except...
The City of Tucson has been awarded a $2,577,591 Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant to establish the Blacklidge Bicycle Boulevard, a 4.5-mile east-west route connecting Oracle Road to Columbus Boulevard. Tucson Mayor Regina Romero expressed her enthusiasm for the project, stating, "The Blacklidge Bicycle Boulevard will ensure Tucsonans of all ages who walk, bike, or roll can travel safely from east-to-west."Mayor Romero also thanked the Congressional delegation and the U.S. Department of Transportation for their support in creating more walkable and thriving...
U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani and Don Davis have spearheaded a bipartisan effort aimed at enhancing transparency within the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), particularly regarding the program's billing codes. The initiative, known as the Oversight of Medicare Billing Code Cost Act, entails a study by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services to scrutinize CMS processes related to Medicare billing codes.In a statement, Rep. Ciscomani emphasized the importance of understanding cost drivers to safeguard Medicare and...
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) has successfully supported the passage of the FY2024 appropriations package, ensuring $26 million in funding for his district. In addition, the bill includes $45 million for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VET-TEC program, a cause that Ciscomani has been actively advocating for.Ciscomani expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, stating, "From day one, I promised to use my position on the House Appropriations Committee to bring much-needed resources back to Arizona’s Sixth District while ensuring our taxpayer dollars were...
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs honored Jeannette Garment, a member of the City of Tucson’s Housing First team, for her work with homeless individuals and personal resilience. Garment was previously recognized with the “Outstanding Achievement in Overcoming Homelessness” award at the Arizona Housing Coalition's annual conference.Jeannette Garment, who works at the Wildcat Inn on North Oracle Road, expressed her surprise and gratitude for the recognition, stating, "It was quite a surprise to get the invitation. I've never really won any awards for anything."Allison...