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Public Hearing Announced for City of Tucson's Proposed Tax Increase

By Tucson Standard | Apr 26, 2024

The Mayor and Council of the City of Tucson have announced their intention to increase primary property taxes, as required by A.R.S. § 42-17107. The City is proposing a tax increase of $64,923 or 0.34% over last year's level. This would result in a primary property tax rate of $43.11 on a $100,000 home, compared to $42.97 without the proposed increase.To ensure transparency and public participation, a public hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at or after 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in-person at City Hall located at 255 W. Alameda St....

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Plan Tucson Invites Community Input Through Community Forums

By Tucson Standard | Apr 25, 2024

Plan Tucson is calling on all community members to participate in the upcoming Community Forums, crucial steps in updating the City's General Plan. The long-range policy document plays a central role in shaping Tucson's future, covering essential areas such as housing, transportation, climate action, and growth."The more feedback we receive, the better the plan reflects our shared values and aspirations," stated Plan Tucson.The forums provide an opportunity for residents to offer their input on the draft goals and strategies that will impact current and future plans and...

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Roadway Improvements Underway in Tucson As Fog Seal Work Resumes

By Tucson Standard | Apr 25, 2024

Crews from American Road Maintenance, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), are resuming fog seal applications on various roadway segments throughout the City of Tucson, following a pause due to weather.The fog seal work, aimed at improving the quality and safety of Tucson's streets, will be conducted during nighttime hours from Sunday night through Friday morning. According to the DTM, the decision to work at night is to minimize the impact on the traveling public.The application of fog seal follows a crack seal...

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City Launches Survey and Kickoff Events for Investment Plan

By Tucson Standard | Apr 24, 2024

Published on April 24, 2024The City of Tucson has initiated the People, Communities, and Homes Investment Plan (P-CHIP) to address the needs of vulnerable communities within the city. The plan identifies key priorities for investment from both federal and local funding sources and is overseen by the City of Tucson Housing and Community Development Department.According to the People, Communities, and Homes Investment Plan, the goal of P-CHIP is to invest in communities experiencing vulnerability in Tucson. The plan focuses on areas such as homeless services, housing...

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Legislation Introduced to Ensure Medicaid Benefits for Working Adults with Disabilities

By Tucson Standard | Apr 23, 2024

WASHINGTON –Today, U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03) have unveiled new bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing work opportunities and benefits for working adults with disabilities. The legislation, named the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-In Program Act, seeks to remove the age limit for the Medicaid buy-in program, enabling adults with disabilities to sustain employment while retaining essential Medicaid coverage and benefits.Under the current law, individuals with disabilities are permitted to exceed traditional...

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Did Sunnyside Unified District students pass or fail their AASA/ACT Language Arts tests in 2022-23 school year?

By Tucson Standard | Apr 21, 2024

There were 7,315 Sunnyside Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Which former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By Tucson Standard | Apr 21, 2024

These former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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House Passes Critical Foreign Aid, Ciscomani Pushes Effort to Secure Border

By Tucson Standard | Apr 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, Apr 20, 2024 - Congressman Juan Ciscomani of Arizona made a strong push for securing the southern border as the House passed critical foreign aid legislation over the weekend. Expressing his concerns, Ciscomani stated, “President Biden’s weakness has emboldened our enemies and made the world less safe, and our friends need our support.”While the House considered multiple bills related to foreign aid, including support for allies in Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, Ciscomani also highlighted the importance of focusing on border security. Despite facing obstacles in...

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AASA/ACT: How many Tucson Unified District students passed their Language Arts tests during 2022-23 school year?

By Tucson Standard | Apr 20, 2024

There were 19,236 Tucson Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Apr 20, 2024

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

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Flowing Wells Unified District: 36% of students passed their AASA/ACT Language Arts tests in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | Apr 19, 2024

There were 2,646 Flowing Wells Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Katie Hobbs Blocks Measure to Provide Transparency with Politically Polarizing School Board Elections

By Tucson Standard | Apr 18, 2024

Governor Katie Hobbs of Arizona has recently faced criticism for vetoing a measure designed to bring transparency to politically polarizing school board elections. The proposed legislation, SB 1097 sponsored by Senator Justine Wadsack, aimed to disclose school board candidates' party affiliations alongside their names to provide voters with crucial information about where the candidates stand on issues affecting Arizona's children.Senator Wadsack emphasized the significance of school board elections, stating, "School boards are some of the most important elections we have...

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Grant Road Phase 3&4 Improvement Project Breaks Ground in Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Apr 18, 2024

The City of Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), the Ward 6 Council Office, and the Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) will be hosting a groundbreaking event to mark the beginning of the Grant Road Phase 3&4 Improvement Project. Scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at 4240 E Grant Road, the event will feature speeches by key figures including Mayor Romero, RTA/PAG Director of Transportation Services Rick Ellis, and DTM Director Samuel Credio.According to the announcement, the project...

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Crack Seal Project to Begin on Speedway Boulevard in Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Apr 18, 2024

The City of Tucson Department of Transportation Streets and Traffic Maintenance Division announced a forthcoming crack seal project on Speedway Boulevard from Country Club Road to Tucson Boulevard, including the intersections. Set to commence on Sunday, April 21, 2024, the project will involve night work from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday night through Friday morning, with completion scheduled by Friday, May 3.Crews will initiate the maintenance work in the westbound travel lanes on Speedway Boulevard from Country Club Road to Tucson Boulevard before transitioning to the...

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Mayor Romero Celebrates Earth Day 2024 Beautifying 29th St Thrive Zone

By Tucson Standard | Apr 16, 2024

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero has extended an invitation to residents to partake in a special Earth Day Clean Up Event in the 29th Street Thrive community. The 29th Street Thrive Zone, an area encompassing Alvernon Way, 22nd St., Craycroft Rd, and 29th St, was established by Mayor Romero with the aim of enhancing investments to uplift residents' quality of life."Our expansion into the 29th Street Thrive Zone will bring people, businesses and organizations together with the City to help identify the investments needed to revitalize this area. This day of service is a great...

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Smuggled migrant with felony convictions for sex crimes apprehended

By Tucson Standard | Apr 15, 2024

On April 7, agents from the Three Points Station arrested Arturo Arteaga-Salinas, a Mexican national with a history of felony convictions for sex crimes, during an operation that led to the apprehension of five smuggled migrants. Arteaga-Salinas now faces prosecution for this crossing.

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Which former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By Tucson Standard | Apr 14, 2024

These former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Apr 13, 2024

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

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Silverbell/Congress Road Closure in Tucson for Water Line Installation

By Tucson Standard | Apr 12, 2024

The City of Tucson has announced a road closure on Congress Street at Silverbell Road for the installation of an underground water line. The closure is scheduled for Monday, April 15, and Tuesday, April 16, 2024, as crews work to carry out the necessary infrastructure improvements.Travelers in the area are advised that "Congress Street at Silverbell Road is scheduled to close to all through traffic to allow crews to install an underground water line across the roadway, just west of South Cuesta Avenue," according to an unnamed spokesperson. To accommodate the closure,...

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Ciscomani Named to Key Foreign Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee

By Tucson Standard | Apr 11, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) has been appointed to the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Agencies (SFOPS) Subcommittee on the House Appropriations Committee following the conclusion of the FY2024 appropriations process.The SFOPS Subcommittee plays a crucial role in shaping Congress’ budget for top national security and foreign affairs agencies, which include the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Department of Treasury’s International Financial Institutions. Ciscomani participated in his first...