Behavioral health & wellness programs launched for federal tribal schools https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/071023_tribal_schools/behavioral-health-wellness-programs-launched-federal-tribal-schools/
Tribal schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education will receive additional funding to increase access to behavioral health and wellness support programs, including virtual counseling and on-site crisis services for students and staff.
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Despite pandemic pay boost, low-wage workers still can’t afford basic needs https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/071023_low_wage_needs/despite-pandemic-pay-boost-low-wage-workers-still-cant-afford-basic-needs/
Employers grappling with a nationwide labor shortage gave low-wage workers the largest pay increases in most states between 2019 and last year, but many of those workers are struggling to cover the inflated costs of basic expenses.
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Right-wing websites scamming loyal followers with phony celebrity pitches https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/071023_right_wing_advertising/right-wing-websites-scamming-loyal-followers-with-phony-celebrity-pitches/
A network called AdStyle is placing ads with fake endorsements from celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk on conservative sites based in the U.S. and abroad, exemplifying how conservative publishers, politicians and operatives profit from fleecing their fellow right-wingers.
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Biden administration to crack down on 'junk' health insurance plans, surprise billing https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/071023_insurance_crackdown/biden-administration-crack-down-junk-health-insurance-plans-surprise-billing/
The Biden administration announced new initiatives to help Americans understand the difference between health insurance plans offered under the Affordable Care Act and so-called “junk insurance,” and clarify the No Surprises Act, which includes protections for in-network costs.
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Weaving a culture: Navajo artists at Folklife Festival mix art, history https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/071023_navajo_folklife/weaving-culture-navajo-artists-folklife-festival-mix-art-history/
Scores of artists, artisans and performers - including Navajo Nation members - took part in the Smithsonian Institution’s annual Folklife Festival, a two-week celebration of culture from around the world that takes over the National Mall for two weeks around the Fourth of July.
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Kinetic Arts Studio reopening just outside Downtown https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/071023_kat_studio_reopening/kinetic-arts-studio-reopening-just-outside-downtown/
Kinetic Arts Tucson is reopening in a new location after leaving their Toole Avenue spot in April. They'll be opening their doors on July 15 at 435 E. 9th St., in a spot previously occupied by Movement Culture Tucson.
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Moms For Liberty flexes its muscles — and faces pushback https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/070923_moms_for_liberty/moms-liberty-flexes-its-muscles-and-faces-pushback/
A gathering of Moms for Liberty - known for anti-LGBTQ+ attacks and efforts to ban books, challenge curriculum and gain control of school boards - was met with pushback from social justice advocates and parent activists opposed to the group’s right-wing policies.
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Stacks independent book store & cafe opening in Oro Valley https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/070723_stacks_books/stacks-independent-book-store-cafe-opening-oro-valley/
Oro Valley's first independent book cafe opens Saturday, as Stacks Book Club will offer a place for community members to enjoy a good book and each other.
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Tucson Parks' KIDCO afterschool program registration begins July 17 https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070723_kidco_registration/tucson-parks-kidco-afterschool-program-registration-begins-july-17/
The City Of Tucson Parks and Recreation KIDCO afterschool child care program will begin accepting reservations for the upcoming school year on Monday, at 8 a.m., on July 17, and registration for year-round sites in Vail School District is open now.
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Pima Superior Court asks public for comments on new hearing officer pick https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070923_court_officer_comments/pima-superior-court-asks-public-comments-new-hearing-officer-pick/
Six candidates are up to replace a retiring hearing officer in Pima County Superior Court. The pick to fill the vacant position will perform judicial duties across criminal and civil courts.
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Redlands falls to FC Tucson at Kino, 3-0 https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/070923_fc-tucson/redlands-falls-fc-tucson-kino-3-0/
FC Tucson faced off against Redlands FC on Saturday night at Kino North Stadium and posted an impressive win, albeit against a tired visiting squad.
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Pima Dems’ meeting flubs may delay replacement of Cano in Az Legislature https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060823_ld20_nominations/pima-dems-meeting-flubs-may-delay-replacement-cano-az-legislature/
Updated: Pima County Democrats picked three candidates to potentially replace state Rep. Andres Cano in the Legislature, but their skipping over public notice requirements may mean delays before the Board of Supervisors can make the final determination of who will fill the vacant seat.
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Pima Dems’ meeting flubs may delay replacement of Cano in Az Legislature https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060823_ld20_nominations/pima-dems-meeting-flubs-may-delay-replacement-cano-az-legislature/
Updated: Pima County Democrats picked three candidates to potentially replace state Rep. Andres Cano in the Legislature, but their skipping over public notice requirements may mean delays before the Board of Supervisors can make the final determination of who will fill the vacant seat.
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Pima Dems’ meeting flubs may delay replacement of Cano in Az Legislature https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060823_ld20_nominations/pima-dems-meeting-flubs-may-delay-replacement-cano-az-legislature/
Pima County Democrats picked three candidates to potentially replace state Rep. Andres Cano in the Legislature, but their skipping over public notice requirements may mean delays before the Board of Supervisors can make the final determination of who will fill the vacant seat.
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Az county attorneys, GOP legislative leaders, spar with Hobbs over executive orders https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070723_county_attorneys_abortion/az-county-attorneys-gop-legislative-leaders-spar-with-hobbs-over-executive-orders/
A dozen Arizona county attorneys are pushing back against Gov. Katie Hobbs’ recent move to prevent the criminalization of abortion care after a flurry of executive orders that advanced promises she made on the campaign trail to protect abortion access and defend LGBTQ residents.
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Staying cool: 10 fun things to do in Tucson this summer https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/070723_summer_roundup_2023/staying-cool-10-fun-things-do-tucson-this-summer/
Summer is finally here with it's triple-digit temps and hopefully soon, plentiful rains. Trying to make plans for how to spend it? Here are some ideas for you.
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Sizzling heat & monsoons - here are things to do this summer https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/070723_summer_roundup_2023/sizzling-heat-monsoons-here-are-things-do-this-summer/
Summer is finally here with it's triple-digit temps and hopefully soon, plentiful rains. Trying to make plans for how to spend it? Here are some ideas for you.
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Feds release fast-tracked timeline for Patagonia mining permits https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070723_hermosa_permits/feds-release-fast-tracked-timeline-patagonia-mining-permits/
The Hermosa Project, a complex of four potential mines planned for the Patagonia mountains, will receive a permitting decision by September 2026, according to a fast-tracked timeline announced by the federal government on Wednesday.
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CBP helicopter crew rescues couple suffering heat exhaustion from remote ridge https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070723_cbp_rescue/cbp-helicopter-crew-rescues-couple-suffering-heat-exhaustion-from-remote-ridge/
A helicopter crew with U.S. Customs and Border Protection rescued two people in remote terrain south of Arivaca, Ariz., on Monday afternoon, officials said.
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Ward-only election advocates submit petitions to change Tucson's voting system https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070723_ward_only_petitions/ward-only-election-advocates-submit-petitions-change-tucsons-voting-system/
Voters may get a chance to weigh in on whether to enact ward-only City Council elections in Tucson, if organizers of an initiative turned in enough valid signatures on petitions this week.
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