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Canyon Mine is one of the few mines allowed to operate despite the moratorium.

House passes defense spending bill banning new uranium mines around Grand Canyon

The Senate version of the bill does not include the ban on new uranium mines.
A University of Arizona briefing on plans for the fall semester, July 23.

University of Arizona officially announces in-person classes

Officials said that could change if COVID-19 spikes.
A photo accompanying a UANews release about the university's antibody testing effort in partnership with the state.

UA expands antibody test

Participants can also opt in to yearlong immunity study.
Central Tucson from Sentinel Peak.

Daily news roundup: Tucson approves budget, police funding, state sets unemployment record

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 22.
Protesters in 2019 at the Supreme Court, which rejected a Trump administration plan to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. Now the president is directing the Census Bureau to take “all appropriate action” to determine the number of undocumented immigrants, even without the question.

Critics: Trump order to discount undocumented migrants in census will fail

Opponents immediately vowed to sue, saying the move was unconstitutional and unenforceable.
Pima County COVID-19 testing at the Kino Events Center, July 13.

Epidemiologist: The goal for COVID-19 testing is speed and access, not absolute numbers

Delays to Arizonans getting test results make it hard to conduct effective contact tracing.
Newspaper classified listings.

Weekly Arizona unemployment numbers set another record

First-time and continuing claims maintain their climb in Arizona.
Screenshot of Tucson Mayor and City Council July 21, 2020 as they approved the 2020/2021 city budget.

Tucson mayor and City Council approve city budget, leaving police funding nearly flat

During the public hearing the majority of the speakers asked the council to defund the police and use the money for social services.
A sign outside of the Tucson Convention Center.

Tucson OKs convention center as possible COVID-19 field hospital

The City Council approved a standby plan for up to 250 coronavirus patients if hospitals run out of room.
Organic marijuana being grown at an Arizona farm for processing into medical marijuana.

Poll: Most Arizona voters support legalizing marijuana

A new poll puts support at more than 60% of likely voters.

Daily news roundup: Coronavirus hospitalizations down, teachers protest school reopenings

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 21.

Arizona records 134 more deaths from coronavirus, hospitalizations go down

ICU bed occupancy and ventilator use due to COVID-19 was about the same or slightly lower than the day before, the state said.
Teachers are protesting the return to in-person instruction due to what they say is inadequate guidance or consideration of risk by state officials.

Tucson educators protest school reopening during pandemic

Organizers say it's not safe to return to the classroom.
Studies show pets help people maintain good mental health during periods of isolation.

Pets play special role for people coping with pandemic

Experts say people living with pets cope better with feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Daily news roundup: Federal unemployment set to run out, immigration issues loom over Washington

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 20.
U.S. currency in various denominations.

Loss of federal unemployment dollars will hurt Arizona economy

The federal benefits will run out this month if not renewed.

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