Settlement of lawsuit over Trump family separation border policy gets final approval https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/121123_separation_approval/settlement-lawsuit-over-trump-family-separation-border-policy-gets-final-approval/
A federal judge signed off on a final settlement in the lawsuit against former President Donald Trump's “zero-tolerance” policy of separating children from their parents suspected of crossing the border illegally.
#Tucson #Arizona
Sports betting, social media & unintended consequences of attracting younger demographic https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/121123_underage_sports_betting/sports-betting-social-media-unintended-consequences-attracting-younger-demographic/
Due to a rise in popularity and acceptance within the media, sports betting companies are bringing in more users and money than ever, and though age restrictions limit who can bet, the $1.7 trillion in illegal wagers last year suggests otherwise to some degree.
#Tucson #Arizona
Sports betting, social media and the unintended consequences of attracting a younger demographic https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/121123_underage_sports_betting/sports-betting-social-media-and-unintended-consequences-attracting-younger-demographic/
Due to a rise in popularity and acceptance within the media, sports betting companies are bringing in more users and money than ever, and though age restrictions limit who can bet, the $1.7 trillion in illegal wagers last year suggests otherwise to some degree.
#Tucson #Arizona
Inconsistent reporting makes it hard to tell how many inmates return to prison https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/121123_recidivism_reporting/inconsistent-reporting-makes-it-hard-tell-how-many-inmates-return-prison/
Several states have reported lower rates of recidivism, showing that fewer criminals are being re-arrested after leaving prison - but recidivism rates across the country can vary greatly because of how they’re defined, how the data is collected and how it’s presented to the public.
#Tucson #Arizona
Flat tax will slash Arizona’s revenue by 10%, new analysis finds https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/121123_tax_revenue/flat-tax-will-slash-arizonas-revenue-by-10-new-analysis-finds/
Arizona is one of 26 states that cut income taxes within the past few years, and a new report says that the Grand Canyon State’s cuts could shrink the state’s operating budget by more than 10%, possibly necessitating cuts to vital services like education.
#Tucson #Arizona
A useful crisis: University of Arizona budget mess explained, hopefully https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/121023_ua_budget_op/a-useful-crisis-university-arizona-budget-mess-explained-hopefully/
The more the University of Arizona tries to explain its all-of-a-sudden budget implosion, the less sense any of it makes.
#Tucson #Arizona
Baker & Alexander combine for 52 as Pima men topple Mesa https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/120923_pcc_mens_basketball/baker-alexander-combine-52-as-pima-men-topple-mesa/
The Pima Community College men’s basketball (8-0, 3-0 in ACCAC) stayed unbeaten on Saturday as they won over Mesa Community College (3-4, 1-2) in their first ACCAC conference road test of the season.
#Tucson #Arizona
PCC women's can't hold 4th-quarter lead, fall at No. 4 Mesa 73-72 https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/120923_pcc_womens_basketball/pcc-womens-cant-hold-4th-quarter-lead-fall-no-4-mesa-73-72/
The Pima Community College women’s basketball team (6-2, 3-1 in ACCAC) took to the road for the first time in ACCAC conference play on Saturday in a match-up with rival Mesa Community College, in a battle between two NJCAA nationally ranked programs.
#Tucson #Arizona
Don’t applaud climate summit’s loss & damage fund deal just yet https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/120923_climate_promises_op/dont-applaud-climate-summits-loss-damage-fund-deal-just-yet/
Delegates at the opening ceremony of the 2023 U.N. climate negotiations rose in a standing ovation to celebrate an agreement to launch a loss and damage fund to help vulnerable countries recover from climate-related disasters - but the applause might not yet be warranted.
#Tucson #Arizona
Biden wants states to ensure Obamacare plans cover enough doctors & hospitals https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/120923_aca_coverage/biden-wants-states-ensure-obamacare-plans-cover-enough-doctors-hospitals/
The Biden administration plans to push states to boost oversight of the number of doctors, hospitals, and other health providers insurers cover in Obamacare plans, under rules proposed in November.
#Tucson #Arizona
Hannukah events in Tucson: Menorah lightings, Gelt drops & more https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/120823_hannukah_roundup/hannukah-events-tucson-menorah-lightings-gelt-drops-more/
From Menorahs to Gelt drops, here are some events to celebrate Hannukah in Tucson and nearby areas.
#Tucson #Arizona
Key Trump attorney in fake elector plot to meet with Arizona prosecutors: report https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/120823_fake_electors/key-trump-attorney-fake-elector-plot-meet-with-arizona-prosecutors-report/
The attorney for Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign who was a leading architect of the plan to organize fake presidential electors in Arizona and other battleground states that the twice-impeached president lost is set to meet with prosecutors in the Grand Canyon State on Monday.
#Tucson #Arizona
Frustration for Ajo with Lukeville border crossing closed; Hobbs looks to Nat'l Guard https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120823_lukeville_closure_reactions/frustration-ajo-with-lukeville-border-crossing-closed-hobbs-looks-natl-guard/
For Ajo's residents and workers, the closure meant stress and frustration, meanwhile Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is moving to use National Guard troops to reopen Lukeville.
#Tucson #Arizona
Potential Bronson replacements will vie in virtual forum Monday https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120823_pima_supes_forum/potential-bronson-replacements-will-vie-virtual-forum-monday/
The eight applicants for the appointment to the Pima County Board of Supervisors District 3 seat have been invited to take part in an online public forum Monday, hosted by the League of Women Voters.
#Tucson #Arizona
Author Desmond encourages Tucsonans to become 'poverty abolitionists' https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120823_desmond_poverty/author-desmond-encourages-tucsonans-become-poverty-abolitionists/
Matthew Desmond author of best-seller "Poverty in America," will explore the system nature of economic inequality at the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, in support of the Primavera Foundation.
#Tucson #Arizona
Real or artificial? How to choose the most sustainable Christmas tree, no matter what it’s made of https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/120723_tree_sustainability_op/real-or-artificial-how-choose-most-sustainable-christmas-tree-no-matter-what-its-made-of/
Every year, Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million Christmas trees, and many more pull an artificial tree out of storage for the season, but which is more sustainable is a big debate.
#Tucson #Arizona
Tempestuous singer Jesika von Rabbit promises to drill earworms at Tucson performance https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/120823_jesika_von_rabbit/tempestuous-singer-jesika-von-rabbit-promises-drill-earworms-tucson-performance/
Dubbed the "Queen of the Hi-Desert," Jesika von Rabbit is a pop artist with the moxie to take the musical risks that most mainstream pop princesses fight shy away from.
#Tucson #Arizona
With time growing short, U.S. Senate talks extend on immigration overhaul https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/120823_senate_immigration/with-time-growing-short-us-senate-talks-extend-immigration-overhaul/
Members of Congress left the Capitol on Thursday without a deal on sought-after changes to immigration policy that’s tied to aid for Ukraine and Israel — leaving them just one week to resolve the dispute before lawmakers depart for a three-week holiday break.
#Tucson #Arizona
Arizona man arrested for threats, linked to 'religiously-motivated terrorist attack' in Australia https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120723_australian_threats/arizona-man-arrested-threats-linked-religiously-motivated-terrorist-attack-australia/
Federal officials arrested a 58-year-old Arizona man on Friday for allegedly threatening the head of the World Health Organization, and linked him to a fatal attack on police in Australia last year.
#Tucson #Arizona
Growing threat of political violence looms over 2024, former members of Congress warn https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/120823_political_violence/growing-threat-political-violence-looms-over-2024-former-members-congress-warn/
Former members of Congress are deeply concerned about political violence ahead of the 2024 presidential election, as increased acceptance of political violence is seen across the political spectrum - but they laid much of the blame on former President Trump and his supporters.
#Tucson #Arizona
Tucson Sentinel's independent nonprofit newsroom learns from & informs Southern Arizonans about the community challenges & unique culture of our Borderlands.