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Governor Katie Hobbs is speaking at a press conference in the automotive technology innovation center at Pima Community College in Tucson on Monday, July 7, 2023.

Hobbs visits PCC, announces new investment into community colleges

Governor Katie Hobbs announced that $2 million was allocated in the state budget for Pima County Community College's operational costs.
Central Tucson from Sentinel Peak.

The Buzz: An economic update for Southern Arizona and beyond

Economists say they see some slowing ahead for the area's economy, but belay worries of a recession
A cloudy sky over Old Main at the University of Arizona.

Federal grant pushes UA to create new program to support first gen Latino students

The $3 million grant is expected to support the project for the next five years.
U.S. currency in various denominations.

Hobbs terminates $50 million grant allocation for ESA recipients

Governor Katie Hobbs's predecessor Doug Ducey approved the allocation of pandemic-era funding.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Arizona Board of Regents to vote on tuition increase for public universities

UA plans to increase tuition starting the upcoming fall semester.
U.S. currency in various denominations.

2 years of American Rescue Plan: how Tucson used its $136 million

Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act went towards local government to help communities recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Record breaking Affordable Care Act health insurance sign ups

Average Arizona families will save over $4,700 in yearly premiums.
The value of remittances to Mexico has been on the rise in recent years.

Arizona tracks money transfers to Mexico

ACLU calls it abuse, wants database shut down.
Smoke from a wildfire is lit by the sun in Eastern Arizona.

USDA awards $930 million towards wildfire preventions

Three million acres of the San Carlos Apache Tribal Forest Protection Project will receive funding.
A rainbow crawls across the sky over Tucson Meet Yourself, 2016.

Tucson Meet Yourself festival receives grant to plan 50th anniversary

This year's festival will examine the 50 year evolution of cultural diversity in Tucson.

State supreme court finds Marana in violation of water treatment costs

The decision was released on Tuesday, Jan 17.
Students and families receive packaged meals from Tucson Unified School District workers who are distributing meals along the district's bus routes during closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arizona schools plan major budget cuts, if spending limit is not lifted

The state has until March 1, 2023 to override the spending cap.
Tuesday’s press conference to announce the over $4.7 million USDA grant to UArizona to support and promote 'climate-smart' food production was held at the ENR2’s rooftop garden. The rooftop garden is an example of how native plants can be paired with solar panels to protect plants in an increasingly hot and dry climate while water evaporating from the plants cools and makes the panels more efficient.

USDA awards $4.7 million to new partnership with UA for 'climate-smart' food production

The funding will help farmers reduce water consumption and carbon emissions.
Tucson from Sentinel Peak.

Pima County's Emergency Rental Assistance Program closes applications

Officials expect funding to run out as soon as February.
This year's annual Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair is expected to bring 300,000 attendees to Tucson.

Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair brings business owners from across the country

The event highlights artisanal crafts and handmade goods.
A Tucson Unified School District Bus.

TUSD approves spending proposal, 98 positions could be lost for next school year

The approved proposal includes budget cuts for summer school in 2024.

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