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đź©ş From missed suicide checks to delayed medications, NaphCare has repeatedly not met contractual standards at the jail. Now county leaders are debating whether to take control of medical care. Read more.
🏺 The Arizona State Museum at the UA, long denied state funding for urgent repairs, is moving ahead with fee hikes of up to 265%. Learn more here.
🎓 Pima Community College warns it could lose up to $10 million in federal funds, on top of millions in long-gone state support, a shortfall that threatens programs serving student-parents, low-income and adult learners. Read more.
🛼 Bunny Beatdown y sus compañeres del equipo Javelina Havoc dicen que han encontrado apoyo en un momento en que les atletas transgénero enfrentan cuestionamientos y leyes en su contra en Estados Unidos.
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Should Pima County take jail health care in-house? NaphCare contract is up for renewal
When Mary Faith Casey was wheeled into a Pima County courtroom in August 2022, the judge could see something was terribly wrong. Casey had lost 50 pounds in four months […]
Arizona State Museum plans steep fee increases as funding struggles continue
The Arizona State Museum at the University of Arizona — home to more than 13,000 years of cultural treasures but in urgent need of repairs and long denied state funding […]
Pima Community College warns of more than $10M in lost federal dollars
A $10 million reduction in federal funds, plus little financial support from the state could lead to program cuts, fewer students and employees at Pima Community College, officials say. The […]
Frente a prohibiciones anti-trans en el deporte, Tucson Roller Derby construye un espacio seguro para atletas LGBTQIA+
Bunny Beatdown se abre paso entre una pared cerrada, sus patines apenas se mantienen dentro de la lĂnea de la pista plana mientras maniobra para superar a la Ăşltima defensora […]
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Sept. 16 is the last day to mail in ballots for Congressional District 7’s special election. Election day is Sept. 23, when voters will decide between Democrat Adelita Grijalva, Republican Daniel Butierez, or a host of third-party candidates. Find more about the schedule here, find polling locations here, and read more about the candidates from Arizona Luminaria here.
Sun Tran is inviting riders and community members to take a Passenger Safety & Security Survey, open now through Monday, Sept. 22. Share how safe you feel riding and waiting at bus stops. Take it online or pick up a paper copy on board and return it to your operator. Get more information here.
The Attorney General has issued cease-and-desist letters to several properties over dangerous living conditions, including the troubled Spanish Trail Suites. Residents and organizers at Spanish Trail Suites have been raising concerns for months, particularly since a fire left the apartments without electricity for a period of time. All of the properties named in the letter are owned by or connected to landlord Brian Bowers, who has been sued by the city of South Tucson in the past. Bowers did not respond to a request for comment. Read the AG’s letter here.
Join AZPM for a screening of excerpts from “The American Revolution,” an upcoming documentary from directors Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. In addition to the screening, there will be a panel discussion moderated by Arizona Illustrated host Tom McNamara and with Arizona Luminaria co-founder Irene Fischler McKisson on Speaking Up for Change: 1776 vs. 2025 on Sept. 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the ENR2 building on the University of Arizona campus. Register for that screening or two others here.
Pima County will offer Covid-19 shots, the Health Department said Friday. Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed an Executive Order this week, saying medical providers should provide the vaccine in accordance with “nationally recognized professional clinical guidance that ensures the broadest possible access.” Go online for clinic hours and locations and call for an appointment. Vaccination supplies are limited. Flu vaccine clinics will operate in October but locations and hours are not yet updated.
The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department has announced a 45-day public comment period for a proposal to rename Joaquin Murrieta Park on the west side to SalomĂłn R. Baldenegro Park. Read the proposal and submit a comment by Friday, Oct. 27 online here or by mail.
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