Outside spending climbs in Tucson Democratic primaries; City Clerk investigating unregistered PAC https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/072823_primary_election_spending/outside-spending-climbs-tucson-democratic-primaries-city-clerk-investigating-unregistered-pac/
Outside groups are continuing to pour money in this summer's Tucson primary elections, with committees putting more then $168k into Council races. The City Clerk's Office has opened a probe of a PAC associated with Donald Trump's Arizona lawyer.
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Arizona GOP leaders ask judge to bar transgender girls from joining school sports teams https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/072823_gop_transgender_sports/arizona-gop-leaders-ask-judge-bar-transgender-girls-from-joining-school-sports-teams/
Arizona Republican lawmakers are challenging a federal judge’s ruling that gave two transgender students permission to play on girls’ sports teams, claiming that their participation is fundamentally unfair to other girls hoping for a spot on the same team.
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With pay lagging, Arizona school districts try other enticements to recruit teachers https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/072823_teacher_hunt/with-pay-lagging-arizona-school-districts-try-other-enticements-recruit-teachers/
From tiny houses to alternative teacher certification programs to hiring teachers from overseas, school districts around Arizona are scrambling for ways to attract teachers to a state that offers some of the lowest salaries in the nation.
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Biden warns states must act to protect workers as extreme heat sweeps U.S. https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/072823_heat_workers/biden-warns-states-must-act-protect-workers-as-extreme-heat-sweeps-us/
With many parts of the country gripped by extreme heat, President Joe Biden said his administration would target states that don’t offer workers heat protections and would direct millions of dollars to water projects and improved weather forecasting.
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U.S. to help Mexico with training, equipment to help slow migrants https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/072823_mexico_training/us-help-mexico-with-training-equipment-help-slow-migrants/
In another attempt to curb migration into the country, the United States will supply training tools and equipment to Mexico, officials from both countries announced during a press conference in Juárez.
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Remembering the Ooh Ahh Man, UA Wildcats’ legendary sports fan https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/072823_ooh_aah_man_obit/remembering-ooh-ahh-man-ua-wildcats-legendary-sports-fan/
University of Arizona Wildcats superfan Joe Cavaleri, better known as “Ooh Aah Man,” and who began attending university sporting events starting in 1979, recently died at 71 after receiving a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in 2010.
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New charges vs. Trump; Mar-a-Lago maintenance supervisor also indicted in documents case https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/072823_trump_docs_charges/new-charges-vs-trump-mar-a-lago-maintenance-supervisor-also-indicted-documents-case/
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment naming a third defendant, Mar-a-Lago maintenance supervisor Carlos De Oliveira, in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, who also faces a new charge in connection to a scheme to erase security footage.
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Parents have no right to allow their children’s gender transition, Republicans say https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/072823_gop_parents_gender/parents-have-no-right-allow-their-childrens-gender-transition-republicans-say/
U.S. House Republicans on a panel for limited federal government on Thursday argued that parents should not be allowed to let their transgender children have access to gender-affirming care, but did not offer specifics on potential legislation.
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Maricopa County says it had no way to know ballot printers would fail, but maker says risk was clear https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/072823_ballot_printers/maricopa-county-says-it-had-no-way-know-ballot-printers-would-fail-but-maker-says-risk-was-clear/
In an internal report, Maricopa County election officials maintain they had no indication printers would struggle to print on thicker ballot paper used in November - but the printer manufacturer says its manual for the printers is clear they can’t be used to print double-sided on thick paper.
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Monsoons draw out Tucson storm chasers for photo ops https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/072723_storm_chasing_photographers/monsoons-draw-out-tucson-storm-chasers-photo-ops/
As monsoon weather rolls in, storm chasers in Tucson roll out to different locations to photograph the dramatic clouds, strong winds, rain and lightning.
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Monsoons draw out Tucson storm chasers for photo ops https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/072723_storm_chasing_photographers/monsoons-draw-out-tucson-storm-chasers-photo-ops/
As monsoon weather rolls in, storm chasers in Tucson roll out to different locations to photograph the dramatic clouds, strong winds, rain and lightning.
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Air pollution hitting harmful levels Thursday, Pima County warns https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/072723_ozone_warning/air-pollution-hitting-harmful-levels-thursday-pima-county-warns/
Air pollution in the Tucson metro area hit harmful levels on Thursday, with high concentrations of ground-level ozone, prompting an advisory from Pima County that residents should avoid intense physical outdoor activity.
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City of Tucson seeks public input on transit https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/072723_transit_input/city-tucson-seeks-public-input-transit/
The city of Tucson is asking for public input on proposed transit service changes throughout Tucson and Pima County.
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Monsoons draw out Tucson storm chasers for photo-ops https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/072523_storm_chasing_photographers/monsoons-draw-out-tucson-storm-chasers-photo-ops/
As monsoon weather rolls in, storm chasers in Tucson roll out to different locations to photograph the dramatic clouds, strong winds, rain and lightning.
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City of Tucson launches design competition for backyard casitas https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/072723_casita_design/city-tucson-launches-design-competition-backyard-casitas/
The city of Tucson is asking for public input on proposed transit service changes throughout Tucson and Pima County, and creative designs for casita in the city through the Casita Model Plan Competition.
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City of Tucson seeks public input on transit, casita design https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/072723_casita_design/city-tucson-seeks-public-input-transit-casita-design/
The City of Tucson is asking for public input on proposed transit service changes throughout Tucson and Pima County, and creative designs for accessory dwelling units in the city through the Casita Model Plan Competition.
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Gila River Indian Community finds new way to support its military veterans https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/072723_gila_veteran_support/gila-river-indian-community-finds-new-way-support-its-military-veterans/
Veterans who are members of the Gila River Indian Community can now get help with benefits and pension claims closer to home, through the community’s participation in the Tribal Representation Expansion Program.
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Hunter Biden’s plea deal falls apart at federal court hearing https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/072623_hunter_biden_plea/hunter-bidens-plea-deal-falls-apart-federal-court-hearing/
A Trump-appointed federal judge derailed a plea deal set to keep Hunter Biden out of prison on federal tax evasion charges in the midst of a hearing Wednesday, seeking more clarity on the terms of the agreement for the president’s son.
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Paul Cunningham faces Dem primary challenge from real estate agent Lisa Nutt https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/072723_ward_2_primary/paul-cunningham-faces-dem-primary-challenge-from-real-estate-agent-lisa-nutt/
The two Democrats seeking the nomination for the Ward 2 seat in the August 1 Tucson City Council primary election have some sharp disagreements about the city’s direction.
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Corporate marijuana dispensaries flex financial muscle, overtake Arizona’s social equity program https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/072723_marijuana_equity/corporate-marijuana-dispensaries-flex-financial-muscle-overtake-arizonas-social-equity-program/
Two years since social equity applicants were awarded marijuana dispensary licenses to benefit communities affected by previous marijuana laws, 11 of the 26 licenses are now owned by Arizona’s corporate dispensaries, with some purchased at a fraction of their purported value.
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