TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Az dark money law, but legal challenges remain https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/062823_dark_money_challenge/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-against-az-dark-money-law-but-legal-challenges-remain/
Conservative groups aiming to strike down a new Arizona law forcing the disclosure of anonymous political donors suffered a setback last week when a Superior Court judge dismissed the lawsuit, noting that the public interest in transparency outweighs the risk of forfeited donations.
#Tucson #Arizona

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

150,000 dropped from Medicaid coverage in Arizona, most for filing errors https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/062823_medicaid_drops/150000-dropped-from-medicaid-coverage-arizona-most-filing-errors/
More than three-quarters of the 150,000 people who have been dropped from Arizona’s Medicaid rolls so far this year were removed for procedural errors, but the state has received only “a handful of appeals.”
#Tucson #Arizona

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

Black leaders advocate for bans on flavored tobacco, fight to limit sales https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/062823_black_smoking/black-leaders-advocate-bans-flavored-tobacco-fight-limit-sales/
45,000 African Americans die from smoking-related disease each year, and Black churches, community leaders and organizations in Arizona are taking action to warn about the dangers of menthol-flavored tobacco and electronic cigarettes.
#Tucson #Arizona

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

Jan. 6 riot caught FBI off guard, tips & warning signs went ignored https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/062823_jan_6_fbi/jan-6-riot-caught-fbi-off-guard-tips-warning-signs-went-ignored/
The U.S. government faced an attempted insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, because federal law enforcement failed to recognize weeks of intelligence warning that right-wing groups such as the Proud Boys were planning to descend on Washington.
#Tucson #Arizona

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

Work rules for benefits programs deter low-income Americans from going to college https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/070123_college_work_requirements/work-rules-benefits-programs-deter-low-income-americans-from-going-college/
Under the deal to avert a default on the national debt, more work rules are being added to SNAP and other benefits programs, deterring low-income Americans from going to college and getting the opportunity for higher-wage jobs.
#Tucson #Arizona

GottaLaff, 11 months ago to Arizona

👀 "#Arizona county elections director quit, accusing local elections dept of caving to "a faction of Republican party" & failing to protect her from "intimidation."

"I have watched as you idly stood by when I was attacked," Geraldine Roll, the Pinal County elections director, wrote in an email to the county's manager, Leo Lew.

Roll added that she has been “subject to ridicule, disrespect, intimidation” and “cannot work for an individual that does not support me" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/local-arizona-elections-director-resigns-citing-intimidation-rcna91591

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

Navajo Nation lawmaker introduces bill to legalize gay marriage https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/062823_navajo_gay_marriage/navajo-nation-lawmaker-introduces-bill-legalize-gay-marriage/
Navajo Nation Council Delegate Seth Damon signed and sponsored legislation, during the Navajo Nation Pride opening ceremony on June 23, that would recognize same-sex marriages within the Navajo Nation.
#Tucson #Arizona

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

SCOTUS: Legislatures can’t ignore laws when drawing voting districts or choosing presidential electors https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/062823_gerrymandering_op/scotus-legislatures-cant-ignore-laws-when-drawing-voting-districts-or-choosing-presidential-electors/
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to support the controversial "independent state legislature theory," that would hand state legislatures unchecked power over elections and leave partisan gerrymandering unregulated at both the state and federal levels.
#Tucson #Arizona

ai6yr, 11 months ago to Arizona

New account, and can't verify, but Rio Verde Foothills indeed is one of the #Arizona communities without water (because they refused to build water infrastructure). #DiamondFire (post saying there are "NO FIRE HYDRANTS AND IS STILL WITHOUT WATER") https://nitter.net/LeighHa19531434/status/1673873307752611840

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

Honduran woman faces 'high-level' human-smuggling charges in Tucson https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/062723_smuggler_extradited/honduran-woman-faces-high-level-human-smuggling-charges-tucson/
A Honduran woman was extradited to Tucson last week and faces charges for working as a "high-level" coordinator for a human smuggling ring that moved hundreds of people across the Arizona-Mexico border earning millions in the process. Federal officials said her extradition from Honduras was a first for human smuggling charges.
#Tucson #Arizona

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

Calling candidate commentaries: Politicians' guest opinions wanted https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/062723_candidate_ops/calling-candidate-commentaries-politicians-guest-opinions-wanted/
Local political candidates are welcome to submit guest opinion pieces for publication. Here's what we're looking for, and what we're not.
#Tucson #Arizona

JRBuckley, 11 months ago to Arizona

Born Perfect Applauds Governor Hobbs’ Executive Order Making #Arizona the 27th State to Protect Youth from the Dangerous Practice of #ConversionTherapy - National Center for Lesbian Rights #LGBTQ #AZ https://www.nclrights.org/about-us/press-release/born-perfect-applauds-governor-hobbs-executive-order-making-arizona-the-27th-state-to-protect-youth-from-the-dangerous-practice-of-conversion-therapy/

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

Arizona elections would have fewer rules under Secretary of State Fontes' new manual https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/az_election_manual/arizona-elections-would-have-fewer-rules-under-secretary-state-fontes-new-manual/
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is stripping down the rules that tells county officials how they must run elections in accordance with state law, shortening the rulebook considerably as he removes what he describes as “opinion” from his predecessor, now-Gov. Katie Hobbs.
#Tucson #Arizona

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

Arizona elections would have fewer rules under Secretary of State Fontes' new manual https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/az_election_manual/arizona-elections-would-have-fewer-rules-under-secretary-state-fontes-new-manual/
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is stripping down the rules that tells county officials how they must run elections in accordance with state law, shortening the rulebook considerably as he removes what he describes as “opinion” from his predecessor, now-Gov. Katie Hobbs.
#Tucson #Arizona

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

Supreme Court keeps Navajo Nation waiting for water https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/062723_navajo_water_struggles/supreme-court-keeps-navajo-nation-waiting-water/
More than 150 years after the Navajo Nation signed treaties with the United States establishing its reservation and recognizing its sovereignty, the country’s largest tribe still struggles to secure the water guaranteed by those agreements.
#Tucson #Arizona

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

Tens of thousands of migrants press through dangerous jungle in hopes of reaching U.S.-Mexico border https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/062723_darien_gap_migration/tens-thousands-migrants-press-through-dangerous-jungle-hopes-reaching-us-mexico-border/
No one knows how many people die trying to cross the Darién Gap in Colombia and Panama with hopes of eventually making it to the U.S.-Mexico border, but the dangers of crossing through what has long been viewed as an impenetrable jungle is not a deterrent to migrants.
#Tucson #Arizona

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

Tens of thousands of migrants continue to press through dangerous jungle with hopes of reaching U.S.-Mexico border https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/062723_darien_gap_migration/tens-thousands-migrants-continue-press-through-dangerous-jungle-with-hopes-reaching-us-mexico-border/
No one knows how many people die trying to cross the Darién Gap in Colombia and Panama with hopes of eventually making it to the U.S.-Mexico border, but the dangers of crossing through what has long been viewed as an impenetrable jungle is not a deterrent to migrants.
#Tucson #Arizona

MiBaWi, 11 months ago to Arizona

#WesternHempFire / #WestHempFire > #Huachuca, #CochiseCounty #Arizona

1,000 acres
evacuation warnings remain in place

Watch Duty App > https://app.watchduty.org/i/4947#allow-back

📸 U.S. Army Fort Huachuca

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

Tommy Lloyd, Bobby Hurley provide offseason updates in new age of recruiting https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/062823_lloyd_hurley/tommy-lloyd-bobby-hurley-provide-offseason-updates-new-age-recruiting/
UA coach Tommy Lloyd and ASU coach Bobby Hurley are embracing the challenge of the recruiting landscape in college sports, with more transfers and international players than ever, due to new NCAA rules that allow players to transfer schools without having to sit out for one year.
#Tucson #Arizona

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

Az Senate Republicans nix plans to weigh Hobbs nominees after order on abortion prosecutions https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/062723_hobbs_senate/az-senate-republicans-nix-plans-weigh-hobbs-nominees-after-order-abortion-prosecutions/
Arizona Senate Republicans are retaliating against Gov. Katie Hobbs for her executive order last week by canceling all further nomination hearings until the Hobbs administration meets with them to discuss what they called her abuse of power.
#Tucson #Arizona

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

Arizona activists call for economic boycott of Florida over immigrant crackdown https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/062723_florida_boycott/arizona-activists-call-economic-boycott-florida-over-immigrant-crackdown/
A caravan of 10 Latino immigrants making its way across the United States was joined by Arizona legislators and local activists in rallying support in its fight against a new Florida immigration law that many say will violate human rights.
#Tucson #Arizona

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

Where the GOP presidential candidates stand on national abortion bans, restrictions https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/062723_gop_candidates/where-gop-presidential-candidates-stand-national-abortion-bans-restrictions/
The Faith & Freedom Coalition “Road to Majority 2023” conference, billed as “the nation’s premier pro-faith, pro-family event,” produced new details and commitments from several GOP presidential candidates about whether abortion should be restricted or banned at the federal level.
#Tucson #Arizona

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

White House unveils $42.5B to connect every American to high-speed broadband internet https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/062723_broadband_expansion/white-house-unveils-425b-connect-every-american-high-speed-broadband-internet/
The Biden administration announced $42.45 billion in grant funding to connect all Americans to high-speed broadband internet by the end of the decade, building upon the program that provides income-eligible families a discount on internet service.
#Tucson #Arizona

ai6yr, 11 months ago to Arizona

#CochiseCounty #Arizona #AZwx #Evacuation #FireWx "06/27/2023 1122 hours Set Status: Wildfire PREPARE to evacuate if you are in HUACHUCA CITY. SET status has been established for HUACHUCA CITY. A wildfire is creating a hazard that may require you to evacuate. Monitor the Cochise County Sheriff's Facebook Page for updates and further instructions. " #Huachuca

https://www.facebook.com/CochiseSO/posts/pfbid03xkBmZTpk1XoSMPrR4sqXHEDHXLfCaoWJMspdK3D2e5puHcGHRvMYrr7BnhevdXpl?

TucsonSentinel, 11 months ago to Tucson

Supreme Court guts radical election ''theory' that would have saved gerrymandering https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/062723_scotus_elections_redistricting/supreme-court-guts-radical-election-theory-that-would-have-saved-gerrymandering/
North Carolina lawmakers failed to win over the U.S. Supreme Court with the controversial "independent state legislature theory," that could hand state legislatures unchecked power over elections.
#Tucson #Arizona