Governor Brewer in Tucson, rallying support for expanding Medicaid

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 8:50am

TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now)- In just a few hours, Governor Brewer will be in Tucson, she is in
town rallying support for her plan to expand Medicaid in Arizona.

Governor Brewer will be holding a press conference at Tucson
Medical Center, rallying support for a plan many found as a surprise.

Expanding Medicaid would help bring health care to more of the
poorest people and families in Arizona. Governor Brewer strongly opposed so
called Obamacare, but has since changed her stance on this topic saying a
Medicaid expansion is just a small portion.

That is why she is here, with business leaders, doctors, and
behavioral health experts, saying it won't cost the state any money and will
actually inject $8 billion and create quality jobs.

The state Senate voted in favor of her plan, but the House has
not.

Governor Brewer has said she will veto any legislation on her desk
until there is more progress made.

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Evergreen Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony

Submitted by MorganMcDermott on Wednesday, May 22nd, 8:45 am

This year on May 27, American Legion Post 7 and VFW Post 10188 of Tucson, have joined as comrades to present this years Memorial Day Ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery.

There will be a National Guard Fly over at

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Tips for avoiding dehydration as temperatures rise

Submitted by KOLD Web Staff

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 8:33am

TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now)- Enjoying the outdoors isn't completely unbearable just yet, but
local firefighters want residents to be prepared for those triple digits.

The high temperatures mean firefighters will see more dehydration
cases.

Northwest Fire Department (NWFD) says last year there were two
deaths from dehydration. Emergency crews
say a big increase in heat related calls is seen the first several weeks of
higher temperatures.

NWFD wants to remind residents that the heat can be deadly and
offer the following reminders:

Drink enough water
Begin summer heat safety early, change outside activities to early
morning or late evening.
Avoid the outdoors during peak times from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If nauseated or vomiting do not take fluids, call 911 immediately.

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Graduation tonight for Flowing Wells class of 2013

Submitted by KOLD Web Staff

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 7:22am

TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now)- Tonight is a special moment for hundreds of Flowing Wells High
School students, as they receive their diplomas.

School officials say they have few surprises in store for the
class of 2013.

This class is known for their incredible amount of
leadership. So far the group of seniors
has earned $2.7 million in scholarships, and more money is coming in.

Graduating students will be going to colleges all over Arizona and
out of state.

Flowing Wells new Superintendent Dr. David Baker says the class of
2013 will forever be remembered for their school spirit, he offers this advice
to the graduates – Keep on dancing.

The commencement ceremony starts on the Flowing Wells football
field at 7 p.m. tonight.

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Nearly 300 PCC Adult Education students graduate tonight

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 6:03am

Nearly 300 PCC Adult Education students graduate tonight

This evening nearly 300 women and men will be graduating from PCC’s Adult Education program, and the public is invited to attend and cheer the graduates on.

Among those graduating will be Maria ‘Rosario’ Messina, this is 36 years after she

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Authors from across the U.S. coming to PCC workshop

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 5:54am

Authors from across the U.S. coming to PCC workshop

Several award-winning authors from across the country will converge on Pima Community College later this week to ‘inspire and encourage’ local writers at the 25th annual Pima Writers’ Workshop.

The workshop provides aspiring novelists, essayists and poets an opportunity to hone their writing skills and learn about getting published as

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Tucson city council votes approves pay raises

Submitted by Molly Kelleher on Tuesday, May 21st, 5:23 pm

City of Tucson employees will be receive a raise next year, if projections for revenues and expenditures hold firm for 2013.

The City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to include raises in next year's budget, with councilman Steve Kozachik dissenting.

The total cost of $5.5 million will be funded by $4 million from the general fund and $1.5 million from other sources, city spokesman Michael Graham said.

Effective July 1, employees who work for the city's 9-1-1 communications center will receive a $1 an hour raise. Those raises will go through no matter what, Graham said.

Others will receive raises Jan. 1, with most employees receiving an increase of 55 cents per hour.

Non-exempt police (5 percent) and fire personnel (2.5 percent) will receive a step increase. Some fire department employees will receive 5 percent, based on their pay grade.

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