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Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Tucson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Greg Durnan started AcaciaIT after a layoff in 1992 and turned his setback into a Tucson IT firm with 15 employees and 12 service vehicles — his first contract with Allied Signal spurred further growth — which now delivers dedicated IT services to non-profit, medical, legal and manufacturing clients. Arizona Daily Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Federal agencies eliminated 73 research awards and grants at the University of Arizona, causing nearly $61 million in unspent funds, and the university has capped its bridge funding at $1 million to help faculty with temporary funding gaps+ officials said the program will support ongoing research. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ On Friday, 9,000 University of Arizona students celebrated the largest graduation ceremony in the school’s history at Arizona stadium. Graduates overcame challenges from Covid-19 and a changing job market as officials and speakers praised their readiness — fireworks ended the ceremony. KOLD News 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pima County bought the historic Kelly Ranch near Catalina State Park on May 17 and will preserve it as open space—officials shared a video tour to highlight the plans. The effort aims to maintain the landmark for public enjoyment. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ Pima County is suing the Department of Homeland Security to recover millions for sheltering asylum seekers in 2024 and 2025—officials claim the government withheld reimbursements that cost taxpayers dearly. The lawsuit, which joins similar actions by Chicago and Denver, seeks tens of millions in owed funds. Arizona Public Media
- ➤ Pima County is suing the federal government to recover millions owed for sheltering asylum seekers in 2024 and 2025—County Attorney Laura Conover said the government withheld $12 million in reimbursements, a loss that the lawsuit seeks to recover. Chicago and Denver joined the suit, and the county expects court action to require payment to local taxpayers. Arizona Public Media
- ➤ Santa Rita Park closed late last month for an $8.4 million upgrade that will add a splash pad, playground, walking area and restroom facility and is set to finish by summer 2026—local groups that aid the homeless say the closure leaves vulnerable people without needed services. Arizona Daily Star
- ➤ Governor Hobbs signed a new law that requires construction companies to start work at 5 a.m. on weekdays from May 1 to Oct. 15 to protect workers from extreme summer heat. In Tucson, construction still begins based on sunrise on weekdays and at 7 a.m. on Saturdays. Arizona Daily Star
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developers plan to start construction on a 19-story apartment tower (Theory Tucson) at the northwest corner of East Speedway and North Campbell that will replace Palm Shadows Apartments and rise nearly 40 feet taller than other towers near the University of Arizona. The new building will have 395 units (including 1,064 bedrooms) aimed at students and young professionals, with demolition notice provided before work begins. Arizona Daily Star
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