Education notebook: Federal funding comes to Tucson, UA moves toward clean energy
A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
TUSD makes plans to replace buses using federal aid
The district will receive over $70 million in ESSER funds
Overdose deaths set record in 2020
Opioids were part of 70% of the deaths.
New report looks into water insecurity in tribal lands across Colorado River Basin
A new report shows when it comes to clean water, its race that best predicts the haves and have nots.
News roundup: Look inside temporary migrant shelter, FEMA vaccine sites coming to Tucson
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 30.
Body-positive initiative grows at UA
The program is responding to increasing issues of self-esteem during the pandemic.
Sonoran shelter at Arizona border aids migrants with active MPP cases
Tony Paniagua visited a facility in Nogales, Sonora
Tour of Tucson’s temporary tent shelter for unaccompanied minors
Customs and Border Protection hosted an open house for the public
Temporary migrant shelters, immigration policies, 2020 census results
Plus, a discussion with the new director of Arizona's Department of Homeland Security
FEMA vaccine sites coming to Pima County next week
Two mobile sites will deploy at various locations.
In letter to Biden, Rep. Grijalva calls on end to border wall construction, revamp to asylum processes
The southern Arizona representative said federal, state border plans should include local groups
News roundup: New Border Patrol facility ready, Tucson rep tests positive for COVID
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 28.
Border Patrol's soft-sided facility for migrants readies for operation in Tucson
A similar structure became operational in Yuma earlier this month.
Judge rules for transparency in state Senate vote audit, but will not halt the count
Judge also rules senate and Sec. of State Hobbs must come to an agreement for Hobbs to inspect the audit site
News roundup: UA moves toward sustainable energy, experts predict busy hurricane season
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 28.
