Number of failing Arizona schools fell; alternative schools headed the other way https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110823_school_grades/number-failing-arizona-schools-fell-alternative-schools-headed-other-way/
The number of schools getting an F on Arizona’s annual report card has fallen sharply, going from 49 in 2019 to 24 this year, but the number of failing alternative schools rose over the same period.
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‘Worse than people can imagine’: Medicaid ‘unwinding’ breeds chaos in states https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110823_medicaid_chaos/worse-than-people-can-imagine-medicaid-unwinding-breeds-chaos-states/
Seven months into the biggest upheaval in the 58-year history of the government health insurance program for people with low incomes and disabilities, and the process of reviewing all recipients’ eligibility has been anything but smooth for many Medicaid enrollees.
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'Peor de lo que la gente cree', cambios en Medicaid crean caos en los estados https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110823_medicaid_chaos_esp/peor-de-lo-que-la-gente-cree-cambios-en-medicaid-crean-caos-en-los-estados/
Siete meses después de la mayor agitación en los 58 años de historia del programa de seguro médico del gobierno, el proceso de revisión de la elegibilidad de todos los beneficiarios no ha sido nada sencillo para muchos afiliados a Medicaid.
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Romero & Tucson Council Dems coast to wins; Vail incorporation fails https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110723_election/romero-tucson-council-dems-coast-wins-vail-incorporation-fails/
Updated: Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and her fellow Council Democrats easily won re-election Tuesday, with blow-out victories over GOP challengers. In Vail, a move to incorporate was rejected 60-40.
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Romero & Tucson Council Dems coast to wins; Vail incorporation fails https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110723_election/romero-tucson-council-dems-coast-wins-vail-incorporation-fails/
Updated: Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and her fellow Council Democrats easily won re-election Tuesday, with blow-out victories over GOP challengers. In Vail, a move to incorporate was rejected 60-40.
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Romero & Tucson Council Dems coast to wins; Vail incorporation fails https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110723_election/romero-tucson-council-dems-coast-wins-vail-incorporation-fails/
Updated: Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and her fellow Council Democrats easily won re-election Tuesday, with blow-out victories over GOP challengers. In Vail, a move to incorporate was rejected 60-40.
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Romero & Tucson Council Dems coast to wins; Vail incorporation fails https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110723_election/romero-tucson-council-dems-coast-wins-vail-incorporation-fails/
Updated: Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and her fellow Council Democrats easily won re-election Tuesday, with blow-out victories over GOP challengers. In Vail, a move to incorporate was rejected 60-40.
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Romero & Tucson Council Dems coast to wins; Vail incorporation fails https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110723_election/romero-tucson-council-dems-coast-wins-vail-incorporation-fails/
Updated: Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and her fellow Council Democrats easily won re-election Tuesday, with blow-out victories over GOP challengers. In Vail, a move to incorporate was rejected 60-40.
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U.S. Supreme Court considers case dealing with gun rights & domestic violence https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110723_scotus_domestic_violence/us-supreme-court-considers-case-dealing-with-gun-rights-domestic-violence/
Supreme Court justices seemed to lean toward upholding a federal law that prevents the possession of firearms by a person who is subject to a domestic violence protective order.
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Arizona Sens. Wadsack & Rogers appeared on antisemitic talk show https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110723_azgop_antisemitism/arizona-sens-wadsack-rogers-appeared-antisemitic-talk-show/
Arizona GOP state Sens. Wendy Rogers and Justine Wadsack appeared on a talk show this week whose hosts have trafficked in antisemitic content and continued to contend that the 2020 and 2022 elections were “stolen” from Republican candidates Donald Trump and Kari Lake.
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Balloting ends in Tucson mayor & Council, Vail incorporation & school elections https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110723_election/balloting-ends-tucson-mayor-council-vail-incorporation-school-elections/
Updated: Balloting has ended in the Nov. 7 local elections that have voters choosing among Tucson mayor and City Council candidates, and determining school bond measures and the incorporation of Vail. The first results are expected after 8 p.m. — check back for details.
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Balloting open until 7 pm in Tucson mayor & Council, Vail incorporation & school elections https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110723_election/balloting-open-until-7-pm-tucson-mayor-council-vail-incorporation-school-elections/
While most voters who are taking part in Tucson and other local elections have already returned their ballots, those who who haven't yet can hand them in at several balloting sites around the area. Ballots must be received by election officials by 7 p.m. Tuesday to be counted.
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Republicans who have spent years lying about 'rigged' elections now need your vote to win https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/110623_gop_votes_op/republicans-who-have-spent-years-lying-rigged-elections-now-need-your-vote-win/
Republicans seeking office in 2024 who have spent the past year telling voters - without evidence - that elections in Arizona and other parts of the country are rigged must now convince the electorate to vote for them anyway as they seek new elected offices.
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Pima men secure No. 5 seed for NJCAA Division II soccer nationals in Tucson https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/110723_pcc_mens_soccer/pima-men-secure-no-5-seed-njcaa-division-ii-soccer-nationals-tucson/
The Pima Community College men’s soccer team is heading to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament.
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Red states sue feds to block abortion pill mail order sales https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110723_mifepristone_mail/red-states-sue-feds-block-abortion-pill-mail-order-sales/
A coalition of three red states sued the Food and Drug Administration and Department of Health and Senior Services for approving the abortion pill mifepristone and allowing its sale and shipment to patients nationwide, including to states that have banned abortion.
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Trial begins over Arizona voter registration laws https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110723_voter_registration/trial-begins-over-arizona-voter-registration-laws/
Witnesses on the first of a 10-day Arizona voting rights trial said two recently passed voter registration laws will disproportionately harm Latinos, who make up more than 33% of the state's population.
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Medical debt disappearing from Americans’ credit reports, lifting scores https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110723_medical_debt_credit/medical-debt-disappearing-from-americans-credit-reports-lifting-scores/
The share of American consumers with medical debt on their credit reports has declined dramatically over the past year as major credit rating agencies removed small unpaid bills and debts that were less than a year old.
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New Arizona Wildcats aim to transfer NCAA tournament experience https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/110723_az_mens_basketball/new-arizona-wildcats-aim-transfer-ncaa-tournament-experience/
Falling far below expectations during the 2022-23 season, immediate change was needed in the Arizona men’s basketball program this offseason, and Wildcats Coach Tommy Lloyd turned to the transfer portal to welcome three key players who have experienced a deep run in March.
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One year out: How a free & fair 2024 presidential election could be under threat https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110723_election_threats/one-year-out-how-free-fair-2024-presidential-election-could-under-threat/
A year from now, the nation’s voters will decide another presidential contest, and despite a slew of arrests and felony convictions stemming from the events of Jan. 6, 2021, there’s little sign that those who attacked democracy last time have significantly moderated their outlook.
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Arizona officials confident about Tuesday voting, feel good for long-term outlook https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110723_tuesday_voting/arizona-officials-confident-tuesday-voting-feel-good-long-term-outlook/
Local elections across Arizona on Tuesday could be a test of voting systems stressed by years of threats and challenges that have left some worried about the 2024 presidential election, but elections officials said they are fairly confident they will be able to train and staff polling places.
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