TucsonSentinel, 7 days ago to Tucson Free dogs this Friday: PACC open late to end each week in June https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060724_pacc_nights/free-dogs-this-friday-pacc-open-late-end-each-week-june/ Pima County's animal shelter is filled above capacity, with hundreds of cats and dogs at the facility and in foster homes. Starting June 7, PACC will be open late on Fridays, so you can bring a new friend home to start your weekend. #Tucson #Arizona
Free dogs this Friday: PACC open late to end each week in June https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060724_pacc_nights/free-dogs-this-friday-pacc-open-late-end-each-week-june/ Pima County's animal shelter is filled above capacity, with hundreds of cats and dogs at the facility and in foster homes. Starting June 7, PACC will be open late on Fridays, so you can bring a new friend home to start your weekend. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 7 days ago to Tucson Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark outlines new-look conference’s vision in meeting with ABOR https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/060724_big_12_abor/big-12-commissioner-brett-yormark-outlines-new-look-conferences-vision-meeting-with-abor/ Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark spoke to the Arizona Board of Regents on the current state of college athletics, highlighting the new-look Big 12 with the addition of several schools, including the University of Arizona and ASU. #Tucson #Arizona
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark outlines new-look conference’s vision in meeting with ABOR https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/060724_big_12_abor/big-12-commissioner-brett-yormark-outlines-new-look-conferences-vision-meeting-with-abor/ Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark spoke to the Arizona Board of Regents on the current state of college athletics, highlighting the new-look Big 12 with the addition of several schools, including the University of Arizona and ASU. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 7 days ago to Tucson Justice Thomas discloses 2019 trips paid for by Texas billionaire https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/060724_thomas_donors/justice-thomas-discloses-2019-trips-paid-by-texas-billionaire/ Justice Clarence Thomas amended his 2019 financial disclosure reports to include two trips paid for by real estate mogul Harlan Crow, acknowledging for the first time the trips at the center of an ethics debacle at the high court. #Tucson #Arizona
Justice Thomas discloses 2019 trips paid for by Texas billionaire https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/060724_thomas_donors/justice-thomas-discloses-2019-trips-paid-by-texas-billionaire/ Justice Clarence Thomas amended his 2019 financial disclosure reports to include two trips paid for by real estate mogul Harlan Crow, acknowledging for the first time the trips at the center of an ethics debacle at the high court. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 7 days ago to Tucson Migrant advocates say Biden asylum policy will worsen situation https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/060724_biden_asylum_reax/migrant-advocates-say-biden-asylum-policy-will-worsen-situation/ Immigrant rights groups plan to mount legal challenges to President Joe Biden’s recent restrictions on asylum-seekers at the southern U.S. border and say the president's executive order will only make the situation worse. #Tucson #Arizona
Migrant advocates say Biden asylum policy will worsen situation https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/060724_biden_asylum_reax/migrant-advocates-say-biden-asylum-policy-will-worsen-situation/ Immigrant rights groups plan to mount legal challenges to President Joe Biden’s recent restrictions on asylum-seekers at the southern U.S. border and say the president's executive order will only make the situation worse. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 7 days ago to Tucson State senator pleads not guilty in Arizona fake electors case https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060724_hoffman_elector_plea/state-senator-pleads-not-guilty-arizona-fake-electors-case/ Arizona state Senator Jake Hoffman appeared virtually in court Thursday for the first time since he was indicted over an apparent scheme to falsely name Donald Trump as the president in the 2020 election. #Tucson #Arizona
State senator pleads not guilty in Arizona fake electors case https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060724_hoffman_elector_plea/state-senator-pleads-not-guilty-arizona-fake-electors-case/ Arizona state Senator Jake Hoffman appeared virtually in court Thursday for the first time since he was indicted over an apparent scheme to falsely name Donald Trump as the president in the 2020 election. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 7 days ago to Tucson Supreme Court rules in favor of Az tribe, boosts tribal health care https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/060724_scotus_tribal_health/supreme-court-rules-favor-az-tribe-boosts-tribal-health-care/ The Supreme Court ruled to hold the government responsible for covering more health care costs for Native American tribes, finding that the government owed tribes money to cover the cost of implementing their health care programs. #Tucson #Arizona
Supreme Court rules in favor of Az tribe, boosts tribal health care https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/060724_scotus_tribal_health/supreme-court-rules-favor-az-tribe-boosts-tribal-health-care/ The Supreme Court ruled to hold the government responsible for covering more health care costs for Native American tribes, finding that the government owed tribes money to cover the cost of implementing their health care programs. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 7 days ago to Tucson It costs Arizona $332M to pay for vouchers subsidizing private school tuition, homeschooling https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060724_school_voucher_cost/it-costs-arizona-332m-pay-vouchers-subsidizing-private-school-tuition-homeschooling/ A new report shows that the estimated net cost of the universal portion of Arizona’s school voucher program is $332 million in the current fiscal year — a figure that will grow to around $429 million next year. #Tucson #Arizona
It costs Arizona $332M to pay for vouchers subsidizing private school tuition, homeschooling https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060724_school_voucher_cost/it-costs-arizona-332m-pay-vouchers-subsidizing-private-school-tuition-homeschooling/ A new report shows that the estimated net cost of the universal portion of Arizona’s school voucher program is $332 million in the current fiscal year — a figure that will grow to around $429 million next year. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 7 days ago to Tucson In first rally since being convicted, Donald Trump rails against immigration in Phoenix https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/060724_trump_phoenix/in-first-rally-since-being-convicted-donald-trump-rails-against-immigration-phoenix/ Former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Phoenix on Thursday, his first since being convicted in a New York court, speaking to a crowd of supporters, many holding campaign signs featuring his mugshot. #Tucson #Arizona
In first rally since being convicted, Donald Trump rails against immigration in Phoenix https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/060724_trump_phoenix/in-first-rally-since-being-convicted-donald-trump-rails-against-immigration-phoenix/ Former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Phoenix on Thursday, his first since being convicted in a New York court, speaking to a crowd of supporters, many holding campaign signs featuring his mugshot. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 8 days ago to Tucson As Lesher pushes to 'wind down' migrant shelters, Pima County Supes seek one more federal grant https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060624_pima_asylum_funding/as-lesher-pushes-wind-down-migrant-shelters-pima-county-supes-seek-one-more-federal-grant/ Pima County will seek additional federal dollars to shelter asylum seekers through next year, however Pima County Administrator Jan Lesher urged the board to wind down shelter operations and face "the reality and inevitability of street releases" next year. #Tucson #Arizona
As Lesher pushes to 'wind down' migrant shelters, Pima County Supes seek one more federal grant https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060624_pima_asylum_funding/as-lesher-pushes-wind-down-migrant-shelters-pima-county-supes-seek-one-more-federal-grant/ Pima County will seek additional federal dollars to shelter asylum seekers through next year, however Pima County Administrator Jan Lesher urged the board to wind down shelter operations and face "the reality and inevitability of street releases" next year. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 8 days ago to Tucson Shape Pima County 30-year transportation plan by taking PAG survey https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060624_transportation_survey/shape-pima-county-30-year-transportation-plan-by-taking-pag-survey/ Tired of traffic jams, poor roads or long waits in the heat for the bus? The Pima Association of Governments is launching the "Shape Your Transportation Future" survey. Residents can share their thoughts how area governments should prioritize road and other transportation plans for the next 30 years. #Tucson #Arizona
Shape Pima County 30-year transportation plan by taking PAG survey https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060624_transportation_survey/shape-pima-county-30-year-transportation-plan-by-taking-pag-survey/ Tired of traffic jams, poor roads or long waits in the heat for the bus? The Pima Association of Governments is launching the "Shape Your Transportation Future" survey. Residents can share their thoughts how area governments should prioritize road and other transportation plans for the next 30 years. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 8 days ago to Tucson On 80th anniversary of D-Day, Biden & Macron honor WWII veterans at Normandy https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/060624_biden_d-day/on-80th-anniversary-d-day-biden-macron-honor-wwii-veterans-normandy/ President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron honored nearly a dozen D-Day survivors and other World War II veterans at the Normandy American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. #Tucson #Arizona
On 80th anniversary of D-Day, Biden & Macron honor WWII veterans at Normandy https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/060624_biden_d-day/on-80th-anniversary-d-day-biden-macron-honor-wwii-veterans-normandy/ President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron honored nearly a dozen D-Day survivors and other World War II veterans at the Normandy American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. #Tucson #Arizona
billyjoebowers, 8 days ago to Dogs A794696 My name is Coco. I am a neutered male, black and white American Staffordshire Terrier. I weigh approximately 66.40 lbs. The shelter staff think I am about 7 years old. I have been at the shelter since Apr 30, 2024 and am ready to go home today! https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/PIMA/A794696 #Dogs #Tucson #PACC #Adopt #FostersSaveLives #AdoptDontShop Beautiful dog. Caption: "Tongue taster" Beautiful dog. Caption: "Coco is the best walking companion" Beautiful dog. Caption: "Coco at the dog playgroup"
A794696
My name is Coco.
I am a neutered male, black and white American Staffordshire Terrier.
I weigh approximately 66.40 lbs.
The shelter staff think I am about 7 years old.
I have been at the shelter since Apr 30, 2024 and am ready to go home today!
https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/PIMA/A794696
#Dogs #Tucson #PACC #Adopt #FostersSaveLives #AdoptDontShop
Beautiful dog. Caption: "Tongue taster" Beautiful dog. Caption: "Coco is the best walking companion" Beautiful dog. Caption: "Coco at the dog playgroup"
billyjoebowers, 8 days ago to Dogs A837772 My name is Chopps. I am a neutered male, black and white Labrador Retriever and Chow Chow. I weigh approximately 60.50 lbs. The shelter staff think I am about 1 year and 2 months old. I have been at the shelter since Apr 30, 2024 and am ready to go home today! https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/PIMA/A837772 #Dogs #Tucson #PACC #Adopt #FostersSaveLives #AdoptDontShop
A837772
My name is Chopps.
I am a neutered male, black and white Labrador Retriever and Chow Chow.
I weigh approximately 60.50 lbs.
The shelter staff think I am about 1 year and 2 months old.
https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/PIMA/A837772
billyjoebowers, 8 days ago to Dogs A837740 My name is Maximus*. I am a neutered male, chocolate Labrador Retriever. I weigh approximately 62.50 lbs. The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old. I have been at the shelter since Apr 30, 2024 and am ready to go home today! https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/PIMA/A837740 #Dogs #Tucson #PACC #Adopt #FostersSaveLives #AdoptDontShop Beautiful dog. Caption: "Handsome boy is very smart" Beautiful dog. Caption: "Goofy guy!"
A837740
My name is Maximus*.
I am a neutered male, chocolate Labrador Retriever.
I weigh approximately 62.50 lbs.
The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old.
https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/PIMA/A837740
Beautiful dog. Caption: "Handsome boy is very smart" Beautiful dog. Caption: "Goofy guy!"
TucsonSentinel, 8 days ago to Tucson Gregory Dickens was sentenced to death for murder. Was it actually because he was gay? https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060624_gay_death_penalty/gregory-dickens-was-sentenced-death-murder-was-it-actually-he-was-gay/ A review of a decades-old case resurfaces questions of judicial bias in Arizona, and highlights how a lack of oversight lets judges exert clear bias on the bench—and how lax rules let judges discriminate against members of marginalized communities, especially LGBTQ+ people. #Tucson #Arizona
Gregory Dickens was sentenced to death for murder. Was it actually because he was gay? https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060624_gay_death_penalty/gregory-dickens-was-sentenced-death-murder-was-it-actually-he-was-gay/ A review of a decades-old case resurfaces questions of judicial bias in Arizona, and highlights how a lack of oversight lets judges exert clear bias on the bench—and how lax rules let judges discriminate against members of marginalized communities, especially LGBTQ+ people. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 8 days ago to Tucson Biden’s immigration order won’t fix problems quickly – 4 things to know about what’s changing https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/060624_biden_immigration/bidens-immigration-order-wont-fix-problems-quickly-8211-4-things-know-whats-changing/ President Biden’s new executive order restricting migrants’ ability to apply for asylum is likely to further elevate immigration as a top issue in the upcoming presidential election, and an immigration lawyer explains how this executive order will take effect and influence immigration trends. #Tucson #Arizona
Biden’s immigration order won’t fix problems quickly – 4 things to know about what’s changing https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/060624_biden_immigration/bidens-immigration-order-wont-fix-problems-quickly-8211-4-things-know-whats-changing/ President Biden’s new executive order restricting migrants’ ability to apply for asylum is likely to further elevate immigration as a top issue in the upcoming presidential election, and an immigration lawyer explains how this executive order will take effect and influence immigration trends. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 8 days ago to Tucson As mpox cases rise, experts urge complete, 2-part vaccinations https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/060624_mpox_vax/as-mpox-cases-rise-experts-urge-complete-2-part-vaccinations/ The number of U.S. mpox cases has more than doubled compared with last year, and the CDC has urged clinicians to encourage vaccinations for those at risk - especially Black and Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, who are less likely to be vaccinated and more likely to face barriers to care. #Tucson #Arizona
As mpox cases rise, experts urge complete, 2-part vaccinations https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/060624_mpox_vax/as-mpox-cases-rise-experts-urge-complete-2-part-vaccinations/ The number of U.S. mpox cases has more than doubled compared with last year, and the CDC has urged clinicians to encourage vaccinations for those at risk - especially Black and Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, who are less likely to be vaccinated and more likely to face barriers to care. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 8 days ago to Tucson For 20 years, Surly Wench's gothic aura has been a bright spot for Tucson's alternative culture https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/60624_surly_wench/for-20-years-surly-wenchs-gothic-aura-has-been-bright-spot-tucsons-alternative-culture/ Back in the summer of 2004, the Surly Wench Pub opened on 4th Avenue, nestled in a building that's more than 100 years old. To celebrate their 20th birthday, the Tucson nightspot will be hosting a burlesque show this Friday at 10 p.m. #Tucson #Arizona
For 20 years, Surly Wench's gothic aura has been a bright spot for Tucson's alternative culture https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/60624_surly_wench/for-20-years-surly-wenchs-gothic-aura-has-been-bright-spot-tucsons-alternative-culture/ Back in the summer of 2004, the Surly Wench Pub opened on 4th Avenue, nestled in a building that's more than 100 years old. To celebrate their 20th birthday, the Tucson nightspot will be hosting a burlesque show this Friday at 10 p.m. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 8 days ago to Tucson Drop off old paint, batteries, papers & more at Tucson HHW collection event Saturday. https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060624_hhw_collection/drop-off-old-paint-batteries-papers-more-tucson-hhw-collection-event-saturday/ Tucson residents can drop off old cleaning products, batteries, paint and pesticides at the city's monthly household hazardous waste collection event this Saturday, June 8. #Tucson #Arizona
Drop off old paint, batteries, papers & more at Tucson HHW collection event Saturday. https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060624_hhw_collection/drop-off-old-paint-batteries-papers-more-tucson-hhw-collection-event-saturday/ Tucson residents can drop off old cleaning products, batteries, paint and pesticides at the city's monthly household hazardous waste collection event this Saturday, June 8. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 8 days ago to Tucson Judge: Az Gov. Hobbs illegally bypassed Senate when appointing agency directors https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060624_hobbs_directors/judge-az-gov-hobbs-illegally-bypassed-senate-when-appointing-agency-directors/ Gov. Katie Hobbs defied Arizona law when she circumvented the Senate and nominated directors of statewide agencies without legislative approval as the governor struggled to get many of her director nominees through a newly created Republican-led Senate approval committee. #Tucson #Arizona
Judge: Az Gov. Hobbs illegally bypassed Senate when appointing agency directors https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060624_hobbs_directors/judge-az-gov-hobbs-illegally-bypassed-senate-when-appointing-agency-directors/ Gov. Katie Hobbs defied Arizona law when she circumvented the Senate and nominated directors of statewide agencies without legislative approval as the governor struggled to get many of her director nominees through a newly created Republican-led Senate approval committee. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 8 days ago to Tucson Activists sue to block controversial immigration voter resolution from Az ballot https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060624_border_vote_lawsuit/activists-sue-block-controversial-immigration-voter-resolution-from-az-ballot/ Activists challenged the constitutionality of an Arizona ballot proposal they say violates the state’s single-subject law in a lawsuit filed against Arizona’s secretary of state Wednesday in an effort to block a controversial voter resolution from hitting the ballot in November. #Tucson #Arizona
Activists sue to block controversial immigration voter resolution from Az ballot https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060624_border_vote_lawsuit/activists-sue-block-controversial-immigration-voter-resolution-from-az-ballot/ Activists challenged the constitutionality of an Arizona ballot proposal they say violates the state’s single-subject law in a lawsuit filed against Arizona’s secretary of state Wednesday in an effort to block a controversial voter resolution from hitting the ballot in November. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 8 days ago to Tucson Republicans block right to contraception bill backed by Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly & Kyrsten Sinema https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/060624_senate_contraceptives/republicans-block-right-contraception-bill-backed-by-arizona-sens-mark-kelly-kyrsten-sinema/ Senate Republicans blocked a measure backed by Sen. Mark Kelly and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema that would ensure access to birth control nationwide as reproductive rights dominate the upcoming Arizona elections. #Tucson #Arizona
Republicans block right to contraception bill backed by Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly & Kyrsten Sinema https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/060624_senate_contraceptives/republicans-block-right-contraception-bill-backed-by-arizona-sens-mark-kelly-kyrsten-sinema/ Senate Republicans blocked a measure backed by Sen. Mark Kelly and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema that would ensure access to birth control nationwide as reproductive rights dominate the upcoming Arizona elections. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 8 days ago to Tucson Az teachers: Private school vouchers are ‘out-of-control’ & need to be curtailed https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060624_voucher_controls/az-teachers-private-school-vouchers-are-out-of-control-need-curtailed/ As the governor and Republican legislators continue to negotiate a budget, Arizona educators gathered to urge lawmakers to rein in the universal expansion of the state’s school voucher program. #Tucson #Arizona
Az teachers: Private school vouchers are ‘out-of-control’ & need to be curtailed https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/060624_voucher_controls/az-teachers-private-school-vouchers-are-out-of-control-need-curtailed/ As the governor and Republican legislators continue to negotiate a budget, Arizona educators gathered to urge lawmakers to rein in the universal expansion of the state’s school voucher program. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 9 days ago to Tucson D-Day: 5 facts to know https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/060624_d-day_facts/d-day-5-facts-know/ June 6, 1944, marked the first day of the the Normandy landings during WWII. While this day will forever be marked in history, there are a few facts that go unnoticed. #Tucson #Arizona
D-Day: 5 facts to know https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/060624_d-day_facts/d-day-5-facts-know/ June 6, 1944, marked the first day of the the Normandy landings during WWII. While this day will forever be marked in history, there are a few facts that go unnoticed. #Tucson #Arizona
TucsonSentinel, 9 days ago to Tucson From the vault: How D-Day screwed with one 1940s reader's vibes https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/060524_dday_vibes_op/from-vault-how-d-day-screwed-with-one-1940s-readers-vibes/ "Democracy. Fascism. What's the difference? I find in general that my life is easier and I feel smarter when I get to say both sides are equally to blame." #Tucson #Arizona
From the vault: How D-Day screwed with one 1940s reader's vibes https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/060524_dday_vibes_op/from-vault-how-d-day-screwed-with-one-1940s-readers-vibes/ "Democracy. Fascism. What's the difference? I find in general that my life is easier and I feel smarter when I get to say both sides are equally to blame." #Tucson #Arizona