By Steve kozachik Ward 6 We have the highest rate of any western state, including California. That’s not something we should be proud of. In a state where the Governor and Legislature continue to slash our education budget, the cost of the Department of Corrections has increased by 67% since

in New Awards to 96 Hispanic-Serving Institutions to Expand Education Opportunities to Hispanic and Low-Income Students The U.S. Department of Education announced today that 96 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) will receive more than $51 million in new awards to strengthen and expand educational opportunities for Hispanic and low-income students. The HSI program

By Richard Fimbres, Tucson Vice Mayor & Council Member Ward 5 Friends: Each year the United States honors the contributions that Latinos have made to our great country with Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 till October 15. The annual, month long celebration began 26 years ago. Congress had first passed a resolution […]

By Ramon Valadez Pima County Supervisor District 2 This November’s Pima County Bond Election is about our vision for ourselves. Simply put, we are all – together – deciding the future for our region, cities and towns, tribal nations, neighborhoods, seniors and families and our economy. I propose a positive, optimistic vision, which will inspire […]

By: Regina Romero Council Member War 1 Last month, Mayor & Council discussed Equal Pay at the study session meeting. Across the United States, women on average are paid 77 cents for every dollar an employed male would make. According to the New York Times, there are more men named ‘John’ running 1500 companies than […]

Vice Mayor Richard Fimbres Ward 5 As monthly reports show, Ward 5 has the most used routes in the Sun Tran bus system. People in Ward 5 and across the city, used Sun Tran buses to get to their jobs, go to doctor’s appointments and getting groceries on weekdays and weekends. I’ve had calls from […]

thousands of families throughout the community CM Steve Kozachik Ward 6 At the time I write this, the strike that’s shutting down most of the Sun Tran system will possibly entering to its 5th week. The best thing for the community would be for it to be resolved and everything back to normal by the […]

A recent survey from the City of Tucson’s Environmental Services (ES) department found that approximately 90 percent of Tucsonans regularly set out their blue barrels for recycling, but 20 percent of the material put in barrels is not recyclable. Contamination – especially food, yard waste, and dirty diapers can ruin a complete truckload of recyclables. […]

Co-Chairs Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN) released the following statement celebrating the 80th anniversary of Social Security. “For 80 years, the promise of Social Security has delivered a secure retirement and vital disability support to countless Americans. This is an investment that we all share, and it ensures that every American […]