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A Syrian man carries his baby at a makeshift camp for families displaced from Idlib countryside as a result of the bombing and military operations on Feb. 18, 2020.

Biden administration walks back plan to keep Trump's refugee admissions cap amid backlash

The administration received major blowback after failing to raise a historically=low refugee admissions cap put in place by Trump.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: New administration brings changes to tribal nations, expert explains COVID variants

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 16.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said the "Stay home, stay safe" message from the tribal government guarantees that businesses in the nation have the "the safest environment" compared to those outside its tribal lands during the pandemic.

Navajo Nation reports almost half of its adult residents fully vaccinated

The nation says 91,278 people are fully vaccinated and Thursday was it's fifth day with no new deaths.
Students follow a lecture at the University of Arizona.

Tuition costs hold steady for most Arizona college students.

Regents hold the line during pandemic disruption.
University of Arizona Women's Basketball Coach Adia Barnes

Coach Adia Barnes gets raise, contract extension

She took the Wildcats to NCAA Finals.
The digital marquee on a Sun Link streetcar lets potential riders know that masks are required on board. November 2020.

Sun Tran sees ridership gradually rebound from pandemic slide

Tucson's public transportation service will continue to offer free fares through the end of June.
A health care worker at Tucson Medical Center fills a syringe with a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. January 2021.

Spread of COVID variant concerning to ASU expert

A discussion with Dr. Joshua LaBaer, executive director of the ASU Biodesign Institute.
The Student Union Memorial Center at the University of Arizona.

COVID variants, mask studies, Sun Tran services

Plus, an update on key events at the Arizona Legislature.
During a Facebook Live video Feb. 20, 2021, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez greeted patients who had just received a COVID-19 vaccine dose at Tsaile Indian Health Center.

Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 deaths for 4th day in row

Tribal officials had ordered a lockdown last weekend over fears that a new variant could drive another deadly surge
The exterior of Tucson's Casino Del Sol.

State and tribes sign new gaming compact

More casinos and games will be allowed as part of the new deals.
A group of Tohono O'odham, Hia C-ed O'odham, Pascua Yaqui and their non-Indigenous allies gathered, Sunday, March 8, 2020, beside the pond fed by Quitobaquito Springs to discuss how building the border wall and pumping local groundwater to make cement is harming the area cherished by the local Indigenous peoples.

Tribal nations: changes coming with the American Rescue Plan and a new federal administration

Secretary Deb Haaland discusses national building possibilities funded by the 'largest single investment in Indian Country.'
Federal and state governments extended tax filing season by a full month in 2020.

Tax deadline extension brings relief, opportunity for late filers

Experts say procrastination might pay off again this year.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

News roundup: Tucson keeps odd-year elections, AZ tax deadline pushed back

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 15.
Unaccompanied minors apprehended by Customs and Border Protection line up inside a temporary processing facility in Donna, Texas on March 17, 2021.

U.S. Border Patrol's new migrant facility in Tucson takes form

The agency told city officials a tent-like facility to house asylum seekers is slated for a plot just outside Tucson.
Newly hired Arizona Wildcat's men's basketball coach Tommy Lloyd

Arizona taps Gonzaga's Tommy Lloyd to lead men's basketball team

Lloyd spent 20 years at Gonzaga helping to make it a national powerhouse.
A voter turns in his ballot at a polling site set up at Tucson's Temple Emanu-El on the day of Arizona's primary election, Aug. 4, 2020.

Supreme Court sides with Tucson on election timing

The Court ruled the state can’t force Tucson to change when it holds city elections.

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