July 7, 2021
Arizona lawmakers approved legislation this year that bans public schools and universities from enforcing mask mandates and COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated students. Health experts have raised concerns that this ban could endanger public health. (File photo by Megan Marples/Cronkite News)
PHOENIX – Health experts are concerned that Arizona’s recently approved budget, which bans public schools and universities from enforcing mask mandates and COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated students, is endangering public health across the state.
In a virtual panel assembled by the Committee to Protect Health Care, a national advocacy organization that aims to “fight for quality, affordable health care that protects patients over profits,” experts weighed in on how the legislation, as well as Gov. Doug Ducey’s June 15 executive order banning masks at schools, could prolong the pandemic in Arizona.
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Tucson icon celebrates 100th birthday
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Dr. Laura Banks-Reed turned 100 Tuesday. She is celebrating in a very special way.
Banks-Reed grew up in Barrio Anita. She wrote a book, from the Barrio to the Boardroom. The book was part of birthday book drive.
The following schools will each be receiving 100 of the books - Laura Banks Elementary, Davis Elementary, Manzo Elementary, Cavett Elementary, Booth-Fickett Magnet K-8, Tucson Magnet High, Mission View Elementary, and Dunbar Pavilion.
All schools Dr. Banks-Reed had a connection with.
Banks-Reed now lives outside of San Antonio. It s a dream I ve never dared to dream, she said.