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News from June 2023

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ACT: How many Maricopa County students failed their Math tests during 2022?

By NW Valley Times | Jun 21, 2023

There were 51,292 Maricopa County students who took the ACT Math test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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State Sen. Anthony Kern on legislation vetoed by governor: 'This bill would have ensured our state contracts do not push the goals of ESG in Arizona'

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed SB 1611, “which would have ensured our state contracts do not push the goals of ESG in Arizona," State Sen. Anthony Kern (R-AZ), the sponsor of the bill, said.

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Maricopa County: 57.1% of students failed their AASA Language Arts tests in 2022

By NW Valley Times | Jun 20, 2023

There were 328,332 Maricopa County students who took the AASA Language Arts test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

Lesko’s Save Our Gas Stoves Act Passes the U.S. House of Representatives

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

On June 14, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08)’s Save Our Gas Stoves Act to block the U.S. Department of Energy from implementing its proposed efficiency standard for gas cooking products passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support.

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Maricopa County: 59% of students failed their ACT Language Arts tests in 2022

By NW Valley Times | Jun 19, 2023

There were 50,132 Maricopa County students who took the ACT Language Arts test in 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Lesko Honors Lieutenant Colonel Ray Norris With Congressional Recognition

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) presented a Congressional Recognition to retired Lieutenant Colonel Ray Norris for running the Anthem Rotary Ray Norris Youth At-Risk Program in Anthem, AZ which serves homeless teens. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

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NW Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NW Valley Times | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the NW Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Peoria OKs 2 water infrastructure contracts, to finance 'a huge team'

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

The city of Peoria on June 6 approved two contracts relating to its water infrastructure, with two different contractors moving ahead with reservoir and booster pump station improvements and the drilling of new wells in its water system.

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Peoria CFO says budget amendment 'puts us on an equal playing field'

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

The city of Peoria, Arizona, approved a budget amendment June 6 to catch up on pension payment requirements for the city's local first responder departments.

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Representative Livingston Files Complaint with Attorney General Mayes Requesting Investigation of Governor Hobbs’ Use of State Resources to Influence Elections

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

Several months ago, State Representative David Livingston requested a legal opinion from Attorney General Mayes, seeking guidance about whether Arizona law allows a Governor-Elect to fundraise for political entities that make expenditures to influence elections through a state website promoting inaugural events.

City of Tucson hires Planning and Development Services Director

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

Following an extensive national search and competitive process, the City of Tucson is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kristina Swallow as the new Planning and Development Services director.

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Traffic Signal Work - Irvington Road and Calle Santa Cruz

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 14, 2023

On Thursday, June 15, 2023, crews from Next Generation Electrical, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), are scheduled to install flashing yellow arrows for eastbound and westbound travel at the intersection of Irvington Road and Calle Santa Cruz.

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UDC Text Amendment approved by Mayor and Council regarding Prohibition of Ornamental Turf

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 13, 2023

On June 6, 2023, Mayor and Council approved Unified Development Code (UDC) amendments to prohibit ornamental turf in new commercial, industrial, institutional, and common areas of residential development in order to support further water conservation measures administered by Planning and Development Services (PDSD) and Tucson Water.

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Traffic Signal Pole Replacement - 5th Street and Rosemont Boulevard

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 13, 2023

On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, Next Generation Electrical, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), is scheduled to remove a damaged traffic signal pole and install a new pole at the northwest corner of the Fifth Street and Rosemont Boulevard intersection.

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Mayor and Council approve EPA WaterSense Certified Fixture requirements in all new development

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

The proposed amendment to modify the current 2018 International Plumbing Code and 2018 International Residential Code to require the use of EPA WaterSense Certified Fixtures in all development was approved by Mayor and Council with a 7-0 vote on June 6, 2023.

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Paul's Note - June 12, 2023

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

Recently, my staff and I attended a ceremony for TUSD graduates who had gone through TUSDs HEART program, which offers extra support to families and students experiencing homelessness.

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NW Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NW Valley Times | Jun 10, 2023

The following parishes in the NW Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Operation Splash 2023

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 10, 2023

Protecting the traveling public on City streets during Tucson’s summer thunderstorm season is the objective of the Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility’s (DTM) Operation Splash campaign.

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This high school athlete from Maricopa County posted on Twitter about their university sport future in week ending June 10

By NW Valley Times | Jun 10, 2023

This player posted on Twitter about a university offers in the week ending June 10.

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What this Maricopa County athlete said on Twitter about their university prospects in week ending June 10

By NW Valley Times | Jun 10, 2023

This player posted on Twitter about a university offers in the week ending June 10.