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Local Government Meetings today in City of Tucson

By Tucson Standard | May 21, 2024

City of Tucson Local Government Meetings today.

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Ciscomani introduces bill seeking parity between critical materials and minerals

By Tucson Standard | May 21, 2024

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) has introduced a new legislative effort aimed at aligning the definitions and benefits of Critical Materials, as defined by the Department of Energy (DOE), with those of Critical Minerals, as defined by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The legislation, H.R. 8446, titled the Critical Mineral Consistency Act, seeks to add the DOE’s list of Critical Materials to USGS’ list of Critical Minerals. This alignment aims to eliminate confusion between the two definitions and extend similar benefits to both categories.

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Better Bike Share Partnership awards $200K grant to Tucson's Tugo Bike Share program

By Tucson Standard | May 21, 2024

The Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP), funded by The JPB Foundation to build equitable and replicable shared micromobility systems, has awarded $200,000 to the City of Tucson’s Tugo Bike Share Program. This funding aims to test strategies and implement new ideas to enhance accessibility for residents in lower-income communities.

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6.700 apprehended in Tucson sector for the week ending May 17

By Tucson Standard | May 21, 2024

During the week ending May 17, 2024, the US Border Patrol's Tucson sector apprehended 6,700 illegal immigrants.

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Man indicted for Assault of a Federal Officer with a Dangerous Weapon, other charges following incident with Border Patrol agent

By Tucson Standard | May 21, 2024

John R. Modlin, Chief Patrol Agent of the US Border Patrol (USBP), has announced the indictment of a local man following an incident with a USBP agent on April 11. The announcement was made in a post on May 17, where Modlin also shared information from the US Attorney’s Office in Arizona regarding the indictment.

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Wadsack: Governor Hobbs is 'attacking opportunities for Arizona's children' by limiting ESA's

By Tucson Standard | May 20, 2024

Arizona State Senator Justine Wadsack said Governor Katie Hobbs and Democrat legislators in the state are "attacking opportunities for Arizona's children" when they limit the ESA programs available in the state.

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Government events this week in City of Tucson: May 19-25

By Tucson Standard | May 20, 2024

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

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PDSD receives award for innovative planning and development initiatives

By Tucson Standard | May 20, 2024

Published on May 20, 2024

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Family & kids events this week in City of Tucson: May 19-25

By Tucson Standard | May 19, 2024

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

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Entertainment events this week in City of Tucson: May 19-25

By Tucson Standard | May 19, 2024

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

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | May 18, 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: May 19-25

By Tucson Standard | May 18, 2024

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

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Yuma station Customs and Border Protection agents stop attempted robbery by machete wielding bandits

By Tucson Standard | May 16, 2024

The Chief Patrol Agent of the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Sean McGoffin, has reported that CBP agents from the Yuma station thwarted an attempted robbery by bandits, one armed with a machete. The incident involved an "illegal border crosser" situated on the Mexican side of the Colorado River.

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Entertainment events this weekend in City of Tucson: Friday, May 17 - Sunday, May 19

By Tucson Standard | May 16, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in City of Tucson this weekend.

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Levi Padilla, former Salpointe Catholic High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Tucson Standard | May 16, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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Logan Cole, former Salpointe Catholic High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Tucson Standard | May 16, 2024

They open the tournament against Villanova Wildcats.

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Krista Martinez, former Salpointe Catholic High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Tucson Standard | May 16, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number 12 seed.

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Hobbs’ veto of school board party alignment measure likely to stand

By Tucson Standard reports | May 16, 2024

As the legislative session in Arizona progresses, it seems increasingly unlikely that a controversial measure vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs in late April will be resurrected for an override attempt.

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Ciscomani unveils bipartisan veterans package for 118th Congress

By Tucson Standard | May 15, 2024

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) has introduced a comprehensive legislative package aimed at reforming and enhancing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (H.R. 8371) is set to be the primary veterans package for the 118th Congress, following in the footsteps of the Isakson and Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (H.R. 7105) from the 116th Congress.

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How to submit a records request in Tucson

By Tucson Standard | May 15, 2024

Requests for public records and building permit records not already available on Property Research Online (PRO) must be submitted through Tucson Development Center (TDC) Online.