The Pima County Elections Department counted 28,720 early ballots this afternoon and results have been posted to the county’s and state ‘s election results webpage. (https://results.arizona.vote/#/featured/18/0 ) There are about 8,000 early ballots at Elections that still need to be

With the Sept. 30 census completion deadline looming, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero is reminding Tucsonans of the importance of being counted, saying each response could provide up to $30,000 in funding for community resources. As part of a citywide census campaign, Romero’s recent PSAs (in English and Spanish) complement messages running across television, radio, social […]

The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. The rules require all phone service providers to direct all 988 calls to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by July 16, 2022. During the […]

Bridger Walker, 6, is being hailed as a hero for protecting his 4-year-old sister from a dog attack. The little boy and his sister were at a friend’s house in Wyoming earlier this month when a 1-year-old German Shepherd mix lunged at them while they were outside in the backyard. Without thinking, Bridger stepped in […]

With all that has been going on in the United States lately, you may have pushed aside your reminders to complete the required U.S. Census, but there’s still time. Responses help determine the number of seats each state has in Congress and guide how nearly $700 billion in federal funding is spent in communities each […]

“Educators, school staff, and families share the goal of reopening our schools and returning students to the classroom to ensure their physical, academic, social, and emotional needs are met. Like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC, teachers know that the best place for our students to learn is in the