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UA's $70M endowment move draws scrutiny
The University of Arizona says its plan to take direct control of tens of millions in donor endowment funds will help put philanthropic support to work more efficiently, but the foundation's own donor letter and the faculty senate chair say there’s another reason for the change. The
ICE detention bars Tucson mom from her own trial
A Tucson woman detained by ICE in January cannot attend her own shoplifting trial, as her attorney argues her detention violates her constitutional right to a speedy trial and may cost her the right to remain in the country.
Tucson residents push for stricter data center rules
Tucson residents who spoke at a June 3 Planning Commission hearing on proposed data center regulations said the rules don't go far enough, as the city works to get ahead of large-scale data center development.
Tucson fashion show honors missing indigenous women
Indigenous designers, artists and musicians gathered at Main Event Tucson on May 3 for a fashion show honoring missing and murdered indigenous women and children, organized by the Tucson Indian Center.
Oro Valley approves water rate hike, $128M budget
The Oro Valley Town Council approved a 3.6% water rate increase and a tentative $128 million budget for fiscal year 2027 at its June 3 meeting, while also receiving an unofficial warning of a potential 20% cut to the town's Colorado River water supply.
Voluntario de Tucson busca justicia tras incidente con ICE
Un voluntario de respuesta rápida de Tucson fue rociado con gas pimienta por un hombre no identificado durante un control de tráfico de ICE en abril, en el sur de Tucson, y pasó semanas intentando presentar una denuncia policial antes de conseguir finalmente un número de caso.
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