Arizona approves prescription-free birth control https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071123_otc_birth_control/arizona-approves-prescription-free-birth-control/
Arizona women are now able to visit their local pharmacy for birth control needs without first securing a doctor’s signature, but the new law comes with some caveats, and residents should call ahead to ensure their local pharmacy is both equipped and willing to provide contraceptives.
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10th Circuit backs Green River water exchange between federal government & Utah https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/071123_green_river_exchange/10th-circuit-backs-green-river-water-exchange-between-federal-government-utah/
Utah may continue drawing water from the Flaming Gorge Reservoir - one of the Colorado River’s tributaries - as part of a Trump-era water deal with federal regulators, the 10th Circuit ruled Monday, though environmental groups argued regulators had disregarded drought projections.
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Federal judge declines to stay order restricting contact between feds, social media firms https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/071123_feds_social_media/federal-judge-declines-stay-order-restricting-contact-between-feds-social-media-firms/
A federal judge who last week put restraints on the Biden administration’s communications with social media companies and compared the federal government to George Orwell's Ministry of Truth, said his injunction only blocks "illegal conduct," refused on Monday to stay his order.
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Greenwashing a dump?: Los Reales 'Sustainability Campus' turns 2 https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071023_los_reales_landfill/greenwashing-dump-los-reales-sustainability-campus-turns-2/
Updated: Two years ago, the city's new "sustainability campus" promised to get Tucson waste-free by 2050. What's changed since then? The old landfill has a new sign out front and plenty of plans, some of which local advocates call greenwashing.
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After 6 terms, Beth Ford won't seek reelection as Pima County treasurer https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071023_pima_treasurer_reelection/after-6-terms-beth-ford-wont-seek-reelection-as-pima-county-treasurer/
Pima County will have a new treasurer in 2025 for the first time in nearly a quarter-century. Beth Ford, a Republican first elected in 2000, will not seek reelection next year. Chief deputy Chris Ackerley plans to run, and Ford may seek to have him appointed first.
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Vail Inc.: Pima Supes to allow incorporation drive; accept big broadband grant https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/071023_agenda_vail_op/vail-inc-pima-supes-allow-incorporation-drive-accept-big-broadband-grant/
Pima County supervisors are set to allow petition gathering for a Vail incorporation proposal, which will test the appetites to establish a new town. The board will also vote on accepting a $30 million federal grant to help extend broadband. Plus more in local government meetings around Tucson.
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How small wealthy suburbs contribute to regional housing problems https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/071023_suburbs_housing_op/how-small-wealthy-suburbs-contribute-regional-housing-problems/
The ability of small suburban municipalities to limit multifamily housing is more the rule than the exception, and as proposals for new housing are deflected, housing either doesn’t get built, thus raising rents by limiting supply, or gets pushed to far-flung exurbs distant from most jobs.
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Greenwashing a dump?: Los Reales 'Sustainability Campus' turns 2 https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071023_los_reales_landfill/greenwashing-dump-los-reales-sustainability-campus-turns-2/
Two years ago the city's new "sustainability campus" promised to get Tucson waste-free by 2050. What's changed since then? The old landfill has a new sign out front and plenty of plans, some of which local advocates call greenwashing.
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A conservative’s conservative on the affirmative action ruling (via ouija board) https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/071023_conservatives_reactionists_op/a-conservatives-conservative-affirmative-action-ruling-via-ouija-board/
Whether they’re in Congress or on the Supreme Court, today’s Republicans don’t deserve to be called conservative, as many among them – perhaps even a majority in the U.S. House – are radical, extremist, far-right reactionaries.
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Az Gov. Katie Hobbs shoots down request from 12 county attorneys to rescind executive order on abortion https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/071023_hobbs_abortion_order/az-gov-katie-hobbs-shoots-down-request-from-12-county-attorneys-rescind-executive-order-abortion/
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs resoundingly dismissed calls from a dozen county attorneys to withdraw an executive order that prevents them from prosecuting abortion providers.
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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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