U.S. Treasury Dept. has announced methodology for tribal COVID relief
The U.S. Department of the Treasury will be splitting $20 billion of COVID relief across eligible tribal governments.
Navajo Nation opposes new law for unsigned mail-in ballots
Due to the rural nature of the Navajo Nation, it argues voters need more time after an election to correct ballot issues.
Vetoed Arizona sex education bill coming back with changes
The revised bill strips out provisions that specifically targeted discussion of LGBTQ issues
More forests in Arizona impose fire, smoking restrictions
Increasingly dry conditions forcie more stringent measures
DPS sees traffic flows increase on Arizona’s interstates
A ride-along with a trooper offers a firsthand look at the types of incidents they encounter
Tucson Police Department unit investigating more overdose-related deaths
So far in 2021 the department has investigated more than 80 deaths associated with overdoses
Overdose deaths rise, DPS patrol, lumber shortages
Plus, Tucson Police discuss responding to more overdose calls
News roundup: UA scientists study volcanic activity on Mars, AZ reports nearly 500 more COVID cases
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 12.
Scientists rethinking volcanic theories on Mars
They are investigating evidence that the Red Planet could still be geologically active.
Ducey signs bill to limit early voting
Infrequent voters can be dropped from mail-in voting after 2024
News roundup: Ducey signs bill aimed at early voting, AZ voters take on Dreamers’ tuition next year
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 11.
State-run sites to give shots to kids 12-15
Arizona has state-run vaccination sites in metro Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma and Flagstaff.
Arizona voters to decide on in-state tuition for Dreamers next year
A bill asking voters to repeal a portion of a 2006 law barring non-citizens from accessing the tuition rate passed Arizona Legislature Monday.
News roundup: UA kicks off graduations, OSIRIS-REx heads back to Earth
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 10.
Ducey restricts civilian oversight of police misconduct
New measures are controversial in the wake of a national reckoning over racial justice
