Arizona lawmakers want to build a statue of Sandra Day O’Connor, but there’s already one in the works https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012324_oconner_statue/arizona-lawmakers-want-build-statue-sandra-day-oconnor-but-theres-already-one-works/
A bipartisan resolution would see Arizona replacing the statue of a Jesuit explorer with one of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, but the the family wasn’t consulted and prefers a project approved in April 2022 that would place a statue of O’Connor in the U.S. Capitol.
#Tucson #Arizona
Wastewater tests show COVID infections surging, but pandemic fatigue limits precautions https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/012324_covid_surge/wastewater-tests-show-covid-infections-surging-but-pandemic-fatigue-limits-precautions/
Although it’s spotty and inconsistent in many places, wastewater testing is pointing to a new wave of COVID-19 infections, with as many as one-third of Americans expected to contract the disease by late February.
#Tucson #Arizona
Biden protected lands surrounding the Grand Canyon; uranium mining is happening there anyway https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012324_grand_canyon_mining/biden-protected-lands-surrounding-grand-canyon-uranium-mining-happening-there-anyway/
While the designation of the canyons, cliffs, and plateaus surrounding the Grand Canyon National Park as part of a new national monument prevented hundreds of mining claims, two uranium mines were grandfathered in - and now a Colorado-based company is cashing in.
#Tucson #Arizona
Arizona Athletic Director Dave Heeke out, replaced by ex-softball coach Mike Candrea https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/012224_heeke_out/arizona-athletic-director-dave-heeke-out-replaced-by-ex-softball-coach-mike-candrea/
Dave Heeke, the head of University of Arizona athletics, will be replaced by former softball coach Mike Candrea, UA President Robert C. Robbins said Monday.
#Tucson #Arizona
Fellow travelers: Tucson Council to discuss new amity with RTA; Cat Foot looks at booting kindergarteners https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/012224_agenda_tucson_rta_op/fellow-travelers-tucson-council-discuss-new-amity-with-rta-cat-foot-looks-booting-kindergarteners/
Tucson's participation in the RTA Next plan appears to have overcome a major obstacle, as a committee of professional traffic geeks and weirdos has approved full funding of the city's priorities in a proposal that may be brought to voters in 2025. Plus more in local gov't meetings.
#Tucson #Arizona
On Roe's anniversary, Tucson Dems push for Nov. wins, Az amendment protecting abortion rights https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012224_dems_abortion_rights/on-roes-anniversary-tucson-dems-push-nov-wins-az-amendment-protecting-abortion-rights/
Democrats in Tucson marked the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade—the landmark Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal in the U.S.—as part of a nationwide effort, calling November's election a "clear choice" between protecting women's freedom, and further bans on abortion and contraception.
#Tucson #Arizona
Supreme Court orders Texas to allow Border Patrol access to U.S.-Mexico border https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/012224_scotus_razor_wire/supreme-court-orders-texas-allow-border-patrol-access-us-mexico-border/
The Supreme Court granted the Biden administration’s request for emergency relief to access the Southwest border despite efforts by Texas to commandeer the area that have led to the deaths of several migrants.
#Tucson #Arizona
New grant program available for Tucson small businesses https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012224_tucson_ida_grants/new-grant-program-available-tucson-small-businesses/
Local small businesses can apply for up to $10,000 in funding from the new Tucson Changemakers Grant Program.
#Tucson #Arizona
Character study: Ed Moore leaves a legacy of vengeance, pettiness, smarts & decency https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/012224_moore_obit_op/character-study-ed-moore-leaves-legacy-vengeance-pettiness-smarts-decency/
In the early '90s, Moore stood as the dominant force in Pima County government. He launched a crusade against the professional civil service. Moore would lose his misguided war but it sure was — like the man himself — one for the ages.
#Tucson #Arizona
Az women rally for reproductive rights as they look to the 2024 elections https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012224_abortion_right_rally/az-women-rally-reproductive-rights-as-they-look-2024-elections/
Hundreds of Arizonans gathered on Saturday across the street from the state Capitol to commemorate the fall of Roe v. Wade, and call for the election of pro-choice candidates.
#Tucson #Arizona
Women rally for reproductive rights as they look to the 2024 elections https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012224_abortion_right_rally/women-rally-reproductive-rights-as-they-look-2024-elections/
Hundreds of Arizonans gathered on Saturday across the street from the state Capitol to commemorate the fall of Roe v. Wade, and call for the election of pro-choice candidates.
#Tucson #Arizona
Proposed Az bill would outlaw forcing pregnant inmates to give birth before due dates https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012224_pregnant_inmates/proposed-az-bill-would-outlaw-forcing-pregnant-inmates-give-birth-before-due-dates/
A fundamental respect for the dignity of all people is the driving force behind Arizona legislation ensuring that pregnant prisoners are not forced to induce labor before their due dates, and that strip searches are only performed by correctional officers of the same gender as the prisoners.
#Tucson #Arizona
Women & minorities bear the brunt of medical misdiagnosis https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/012224_medical_misdiagnosis/women-minorities-bear-brunt-medical-misdiagnosis/
Nearly 1 in 4 hospital patients who died or were transferred to intensive care had experienced a diagnostic error, and women and racial and ethnic minorities are 20% to 30% more likely than white men to experience a misdiagnosis.
#Tucson #Arizona
Immigration courts clearing cases at 50% higher rate amid backlog https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/012224_court_backlog/immigration-courts-clearing-cases-50-higher-rate-amid-backlog/
Immigration judges completed double the amount of cases during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period a year ago, with almost 200,000 cases completed between October and December 2023, compared to 132,000 cases completed during the same time the year prior.
#Tucson #Arizona
Roe is gone, but Arizonans still join abortion opponents marching in D.C. https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/012224_roe_march/roe-gone-but-arizonans-still-join-abortion-opponents-marching-dc/
Thousands turned out for the 51st annual anti-abortion rally held to mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade - and though Roe was overturned in 2022 and the fight has moved to states - including Arizona - abortion opponents still march with the ultimate goal to “make abortion unthinkable.”
#Tucson #Arizona
Biden says he’s ‘ready to act’ on ‘significant’ changes at the border, including asylum https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/012224_biden_border/biden-says-hes-ready-act-significant-changes-border-including-asylum/
President Joe Biden said he backs “significant policy changes” to asylum law, amid ongoing immigration policy negotiations between the White House and Senate tied to passage of a global security package.
#Tucson #Arizona
Ron DeSantis drops out of 2024 presidential race https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/012224_desantis_drops/ron-desantis-drops-out-2024-presidential-race/
Florida governor Ron DeSantis ended his bid for the Republican nomination on Sunday after disappointing results in the Iowa caucuses and dwindling poll numbers, throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump.
#Tucson #Arizona
Rylei Waugh nets 23 but No. 16 Pima women's basketball falls off table vs. No. 6 Mesa https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/012024_pcc_womens_basketball/rylei-waugh-nets-23-but-no-16-pima-womens-basketball-falls-off-table-vs-no-6-mesa/
The Pima Community College women’s basketball team (12-6, 7-4 in ACCAC) played another tight game at Mesa Community College (13-4, 8-3) on Saturday in a battle between two NJCAA Division II nationally ranked programs.
#Tucson #Arizona
Oldham & Sika's double-doubles help Pima men stop skid at Mesa https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/012024_pima_mens_basketball/oldham-sikas-double-doubles-help-pima-men-stop-skid-mesa/
The Pima Community College men’s basketball team (15-3, 7-3 in ACCAC) got back in the win column on Saturday at Mesa Community College (4-13, 2-9).
#Tucson #Arizona
Valenzuela breaks one-mile school record as Pima men's track sets 10 nat'l qualifying marks to open 2024 season https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/012024_pcc_mens_track_and_field/valenzuela-breaks-one-mile-school-record-as-pima-mens-track-sets-10-natl-qualifying-marks-open-2024-season/
The Pima Community College men’s track & field team opened the 2024 season with a lot of noise on Saturday as it hosted the Jim Mielke Memorial Invitational at the West Campus Aztec Track.
#Tucson #Arizona
Tucson Sentinel's independent nonprofit newsroom learns from & informs Southern Arizonans about the community challenges & unique culture of our Borderlands.