Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rally thousands of Tucson progressives
The weekend rally at Catalina High School was the final stop of the “Fighting Oligarchy” tour.
BORDER
March 21, 2025
Mexican officials to enforce tourist permit requirement for Rocky Point travelers
In May, Mexican officials will begin enforcing the requirement for tourists traveling to Rocky Point to carry the proper tourist permit — a rule that has long been in place but was rarely enforced.
AZ Democrats, Hobbs react to Trump’s Department of Education order
Lawmakers called potential federal education funding cuts “devastating.”
The Buzz revisits the legacy and impact of Land Grant Institutions
A look at how an 1862 act impacted Native lands and eventually led to UA's fossil fuel use despite climate pledges.
School thrift store supplies free support and valuable hope
Badger Closet at Tucson High Magnet School began a couple of years ago.
Fontes says Southern Arizona Congressional run would be a “homecoming”
The Secretary of State took to social media yesterday and said he was “strongly considering” a run for the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva’s seat.
EDUCATIONHEALTH & MEDICINE
March 18, 2025
Pima County measles update: Health Department planning mobile school vaccination clinics
There are currently no reported cases of measles in Arizona, but the Health Department is advising increasing vaccinations in the event of an outbreak.
Conservation nonprofit in Southern Arizona faces $1.2 million federal funding freeze
Borderlands Restoration Network fights to keep critical wildlife corridors and watershed projects alive amid funding uncertainty.
Rep. Ciscomani introduces border security bill to expand CBP access on federal lands
The FLASH Act proposes road construction, infrastructure and stricter land management along the U.S.- Mexico border.
IN DEPTH
School thrift store supplies free support and valuable hope
Badger Closet at Tucson High Magnet School began a couple of years ago.
Conservation nonprofit in Southern Arizona faces $1.2 million federal funding freeze
Borderlands Restoration Network fights to keep critical wildlife corridors and watershed projects alive amid funding uncertainty.
BLM opens Environmental Assessment for Copper Creek Mine Project to public comment
Located in Arizona’s rugged Sky Islands, the proposed copper mine could impact ecosystem and water resources.
Ciscomani says maintaining Medicaid and Pell Grants for "truly vulnerable population" among top priorities
Republican Congressman Juan Ciscomani reiterated Tuesday that he does not support cuts to Medicaid for people such as disabled individuals or single moms, despite budget vote that could lead to significant cuts to social programs.
