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School events this week in City of Tucson: Sept. 29 - Oct. 5

By Tucson Standard | Sep 28, 2024

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

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Average cost of college went up for students in Pima County in 2022-23 school year

By Tucson Standard | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 5.6% in Pima County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Ciscomani named an ‘Energy Champion’ by U.S. energy policy group

By Tucson Standard | Sep 26, 2024

A U.S. energy policy group named U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6) an ‘Energy Champion’ for Ciscomani’s support of policies promoting “affordable, reliable, clean American energy.”

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Sep 26, 2024

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

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Rep. Ciscomani supports continuing appropriations act to avoid government shutdown

By Tucson Standard | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued a statement following his vote for H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. This legislation aims to maintain government funding and operations.

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Tucson

By Tucson Standard | Sep 24, 2024

City of Tucson City Council Meeting starting at 4 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Government events this week in City of Tucson: Sept. 22-28

By Tucson Standard | Sep 23, 2024

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

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Congressman Ciscomani urges CDC to allow service dogs in laboratories

By Tucson Standard | Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) has led a letter to Dr. Mandy Cohen, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), urging a revision of the CDC’s Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) guideline manual. The proposed change aims to allow service dogs in laboratories for individuals with disabilities who rely on them.

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Plan Tucson 2025 draft release delayed for quality improvements

By Tucson Standard | Sep 23, 2024

The Plan Tucson Team has decided to delay the release of the preliminary draft of Plan Tucson 2025. This decision aims to ensure a high-quality document that will guide Tucson's growth over the next 10-20 years.

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Family & kids events this week in City of Tucson: Sept. 22-28

By Tucson Standard | Sep 22, 2024

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

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Which former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By Tucson Standard | Sep 22, 2024

These former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Sep 21, 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: Sept. 22-28

By Tucson Standard | Sep 21, 2024

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

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87% of college applicants to Pima County's 17 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By Tucson Standard | Sep 19, 2024

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

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

By Tucson Standard | Sep 19, 2024

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.

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City of Tucson announces public hearing for PRO Housing initiative

By Tucson Standard | Sep 19, 2024

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.

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Ciscomani addresses House's failure to pass continuing appropriations act

By Tucson Standard | Sep 19, 2024

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.

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Tucson marks four years of climate action initiatives

By Tucson Standard | Sep 19, 2024

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.

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

By Tucson Standard | Sep 19, 2024

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.

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

By Tucson Standard | Sep 19, 2024

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.