Daily news roundup: Eviction protection extended, record AZ unemployment, nurses' union contract
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 16.
Nurses reach contract with St. Joseph's, St. Mary's
It's the first union nursing contract in Arizona.
Mandatory COVID-19 tests await UA students in dorms
Before moving in all students would have be tested for the novel coronavirus.
700 already facing homelessness in Pima County as state readies to lift eviction protection
An executive order keeping eviction rates down expires next week, and advocates warn of a coming surge in filings and enforcement.
Unemployment sets new record in Arizona
More than a quarter of a million Arizona residents filed for unemployment last week.
Tribal nations partner with Arizona National Guard for mass COVID-19 testing
This week's events will be in the White Mountain Apache Tribe in Cibecue and Whiteriver.
Poll workers needed in Pima County
Election Day is less than a month away and training is about to begin.
Daily news roundup: Health care workers promote mask wearing, school districts prepare for online learning
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 15.
School district in the Tohono O'odham Nation beginning school year online
A parent-driven push for virtual learning informed the decision from the Baboquivari Unified School District School Board.
UA applauds repeal of ICE ban on online study for foreign students
The agency announced the policy last week
Daily news roundup: Hospitalizations continue to climb in Arizona, state increases testing in Phoenix
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 14.
Frontline health care workers urge public to wear a mask
Health care workers are exhausted and discouraged by public behavior, says one Tucson doctor.
Kelly continues to lead McSally in polls
Kelly's lead remains strong, but the gap has tightened.
Mars missions prepare to launch
Three spacecraft are scheduled to depart for February 2021 arrivals at the Red Planet.
Interplanetary visitor sweeps past Earth
Bright Neowise comet surprises space scientists in Tucson.
