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More than 7,000 migrants apprehended in Tucson Sector last week

During the week ending March 29, the U.S. Border Patrol's Tucson sector apprehended 7,200 illegal immigrants.

By Tucson Standard | Apr 2, 2024

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Arizona Democrats applaud Governor Hobbs for potentially protecting Gila Bend Groundwater Basin by declaring it an Active Management Area.

The Gila Bend Groundwater Basin is in a critical state of decline, and this declaration aims to safeguard it and facilitate its restoration.

By Tucson Standard | Jan 30, 2024

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Lukeville port of entry reopened

By Tucson Standard | Jan 15, 2024

The Arizona Democratic Congressional House of Representatives Primary Candidates for 2020 are celebrating the reopening of the Lukeville port of entry, which had been closed due to a lack of resources from the federal government.

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New Proposition will result in Tucson’s Mayor receiving 431% annual pay raise.

By Tucson Standard | Sep 15, 2023

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero has proposed a significant increase in her annual salary, from $42,000 to 1.25 times the salary of members of the Pima County Board of Supervisors. This would result in her annual income skyrocketing to $180,894. The proposal also suggests raising City Council Members' salaries from $24,000 to match that of the Board of Supervisors, representing a substantial 603% raise. These proposed salary increases have raised questions about their alignment with the desires of Tucson's citizens.

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Wilmot: ‘They’re endangering peoples lives each and every day'

By Tucson Standard Report | Jul 21, 2023

An Arizona sheriff with decades of experience on the border is publicly joining criticism of the Biden administration's policies.

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Thomas: Sonoran Prevention Works will 'be expanding our training and education programs'

By Sam Jackson | Jan 6, 2023

Sonoran Prevention Works is getting ready for another year of providing training and raising awareness to prevent fatal overdoses.

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Pima County to offer higher pay due to poll worker shortage

By Sam Jackson | Nov 10, 2022

Pima County is offering to raise the pay of poll workers by $75 on election day, on top of the $150 that poll workers were already going to get, citing an increasing complex process.

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Tucson Mayor Regina Romero calls court ruling to uphold abortion ban 'a punch in the gut' to women

By Sam Jackson | Oct 5, 2022

Pima County Superior Court Judge Kellie Johnson has upheld Arizona's total ban on abortions, ruling against Planned Parenthood of Arizona's argument that Arizona's territory-era abortion ban had been replaced when lawmakers approved a ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

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Immigration lawyer on Tucson's influx of migrants upon lifting of Title 42: 'It's just going to be a mess'

By Caleb Lombardo | Apr 6, 2022

As President Joe Biden appears ready to lift Title 42, Tucson is preparing for what is sure to be an influx of migrants following the decision.

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Trump signs McSally’s bill to increase mental health therapy for veterans

By James Ledbetter | Nov 6, 2020

President Donald Trump's administration has signed Sen. Martha McSally’s (R-AZ) bill to increase mental health therapy options, according to McSally's website.

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McSally addresses prescription medication price gouging, COVID-19 relief in recent town hall

By Elle Johnson | Aug 27, 2020

U.S. Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) held her thirteenth telephone town hall this year, addressing questions and concerns on COVID-19 relief during the hour-long meeting.

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Ducey hopes to prevent spread of COVID-19 with executive order

By Christopher Mobley | Jul 23, 2020

The Office of Gov. Doug Ducey announced new additional actions to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the State of Arizona.

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Ducey allocates funding to benefit homeless population with food, shelter

By John Severance | Jul 22, 2020

Arizona has been especially hit hard with the coronavirus.

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Voluntary COVID testing available for city employees, families and contract employees

By John Severance | Jul 10, 2020

City employees, their families and contract employees can now receive a voluntary COVID-19 test in Tucson, according to a press release from the City of Tucson.

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Partnership aims to help downtown Tucson businesses access PPE

By John Suayan | Jul 10, 2020

A partnership between Pima County and the Downtown Tucson Partnership seeks to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by distributing personal protection equipment to local downtown businesses.

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University of Arizona conducts optional COVID-19 testing of staff, students

By Terry Davis | Apr 20, 2020

The University of Arizona is conducting optional COVID-19 testing of its 15,000 faculty staff and 45,000 students.

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University of Arizona breaks ground on respiratory-assist invention

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 8, 2020

A new respiratory-assist invention has the potential to aid those who are struggling to breathe from COVID-19.

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Tucson Water looking for pubic input on future 80-year water protection plan

By Tamara Gabbard | Feb 25, 2020

Tuscon Water held its first public meeting on Friday, February 14, launching a series of meetings with a mission to gain the public's input on the One Water 2100 Master Plan.

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Brophy McGee introduces legislation to restrict vacation rentals

By Emily Moore | Feb 12, 2020

New legislation introduced by Arizona Sen. Kate Brophy McGee aims to reduce instances of problems caused by rambunctious short-term renters.

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More driver fees take effect in Arizona

By Michael Carroll | 4 years ago

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.