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Federal and state governments extended tax filing season by a full month in 2020.

The Buzz: Arizona's tax credit system

Feb 2, 2024 Not many states allow dollar-for-dollar tax credits for some donations, but Arizona does, and thousands of organizations are on the list.
The Student Union Memorial Center at the University of Arizona.

Votes of no confidence under consideration in UA staff council and faculty senate

Jan 30, 2024 Some faculty and staff at the University of Arizona are feeling left out of key financial planning discussions.

UA announces budget cuts, layoffs amid financial crisis

Jan 30, 2024 If no changes are made, the university is expected to continue a deficit spending of $177 million.
This map from Opportunity Atlas shows the average income for adults based on where they grew up.

The Buzz: Combatting Generational Poverty in Pima County

Jan 26, 2024 A new effort aims to help those who are born into poverty move up the socio-economic ladder.
The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

Gov. Hobbs: "I no longer trust the process that is in place" in regard to UA's financial remediation

Jan 25, 2024 Hobbs' letter comes shortly after a Thursday Arizona Board of Regents meeting.

ABOR seals multi-million dollar deal for new UA football coach Brent Brennan

Jan 25, 2024 His base salary will start at $2.2 million and incrementally increase each year.
Congressman Raúl Grijalva speaks to HVAC students at Pima Community College in Tucson, Ariz., on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.

Pima Community College HVAC program receives $1.2 million

Jan 25, 2024 Industry leaders said the investment is important in solving the shortage in HVAC workers.
Congressman Raúl Grijalva hosts a roundtable with Tucson educators alongside Tucson Unified School District leadership Natalie Luna Rose (left), Board President, and Kamren Taravati (right), TUSD's Director of Magnet Programs.

Grijalva and teachers gather in opposition to Republican’s potential education cuts

Jan 24, 2024 House Republicans have proposed a budget that would cut federal education spending by 28%.
The Tucson Unified School District headquarters, 1010 E. 10th St.

TUSD prepares to sell historic "1010" headquarters, move to new building

Jan 18, 2024 The district plans to buy the University of Arizona Service Annex building to house its offices
A black pilar that says "How many will be enough" stands in the middle of the University of Arizona Mall one week after the killing of Professor Thomas Meixner on campus. A few days prior university officials held a candlelight vigil where the pilar stands.

UA settles $2.5M lawsuit over professor's on-campus killing

Jan 10, 2024 The settlement also includes mental health services for Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences faculty, staff and students impacted by the shooting.
A school bus.

Patagonia public schools consider four-day school week

Jan 10, 2024 Superintendent wants to reduce absenteeism, recruit and retain new teachers.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Former UA CFO retains $500,000 salary in new role amid fiscal challenges

Jan 9, 2024 Former University of Arizona Chief Financial Officer Lisa Rulney, after resigning amid a fiscal crisis, keeps her salary exceeding $500,000 in a new advisory role.
Students, activist groups, and community members march on the University of Arizona campus in solidarity with Palestine on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 in Tucson, Ariz. The Israel-Hamas conflict has reportedly killed more than 10,000 Palestinians, and over 1,400 Israelis since Oct. 7.

The Buzz: How the Israel-Hamas conflict is influencing classrooms in Arizona

Jan 5, 2024 Protests supporting both Palestine and Israel have made their way to Arizona's college campuses and responses from stakeholders at both the state and university levels have brought criticism.
Book reading record sheets for those who participate in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Copper Queen Library in Bisbee. December 5, 2023.

Reading 1,000 books before kindergarten is the goal in Cochise County

Jan 3, 2024 The program encourages reading in the pre-K age group
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus

ABOR seeks to advance Title IX lawsuit against UA

Dec 20, 2023 U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan granted a 30 day extension to the board to file a legal petition–the first step to seek an opinion for the high court.
The west side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

UA faces fiscal storm: CFO resigns amid sweeping financial revamp

Dec 13, 2023 The University of Arizona unveiled major financial reforms amid the departure of its Chief Financial Officer.

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