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Pima County's 17 universities admitted an estimated 87% of applicants for fall 2022, unchanged from the previous year.

Pima County students and their AASA Math performance in 2022-23 school year

There were 68,124 Pima County students who took the AASA Math test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

City of Tucson announces public hearing for PRO Housing initiative

The City of Tucson has announced a public hearing and comment period for the PRO Housing initiative. The announcement was made on September 19, 2024.

Ciscomani addresses House's failure to pass continuing appropriations act

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) issued a statement following the House of Representatives' failure to pass H.R. 9494, the Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025.

Tucson marks four years of climate action initiatives

The City of Tucson is marking the fourth anniversary of its initiative to address climate change with a series of events and activities. The program, which began in 2020, has focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable practices within the community.

Ciscomani's bill on medicaid buy-in program passes committee

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) celebrated the Energy and Commerce Committee's unanimous approval of his legislation to expand work opportunities, benefits, and home and community-based services (HCBS) for individuals with disabilities. Ciscomani introduced this bipartisan effort in April 2024 with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03). The bill passed out of Committee on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

Ciscomani introduces FLASH Act to address security and environmental issues at southern border

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) has introduced legislation aimed at bolstering public safety on federal lands, protecting communities, and addressing environmental degradation along the southern border.

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Pima County students and their ACT Math performance in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | Sep 18, 2024

There were 10,313 Pima County students who took the ACT Math test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

Tucson announces third round of community partner grant program

By Tucson Standard | Sep 18, 2024

Published on September 18, 2024

Local Government Meeting today in City of Tucson

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

Did Pima County students fail their AASA Language Arts tests in 2022-23 school year?

There were 67,291 Pima County students who took the AASA Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

House passes bill ensuring veteran families receive promised benefits

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) celebrated the House passage of his legislation to better ensure that the surviving spouses and families of veterans receive the benefits they deserve, even after their loved one has passed away.

Over 5,000 migrants arrested in Tucson sector in first 2 weeks of September

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Sector Chief John R. Modlin announced the arrests of 2,500 migrants in the Tucson sector in the first week of the month, in a Sept. 13 post on X.

Corpus Christi's parishioner: 'Why are we importing more' criminals across the border?

Anne Earley, a Tucson resident and member of the Corpus Christi parish, said the U.S. has enough criminals already in the country and the government should not be importing more from across the border.

Government event this week in City of Tucson: Sept. 15-21

The following event is scheduled to take place in City of Tucson this week.

Did Pima County students fail their ACT Language Arts tests in 2022-23 school year?

There were 9,918 Pima County students who took the ACT Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

Family & kids events this week in City of Tucson: Sept. 15-21