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TUCSON, Ariz., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, announced today it will invest $65 million to construct a state-of-the-art facility in Tucson, Arizona that will be a hub for the company s supply chain, serving as a final-stage manufacturing and sterilization center.
The new 120,000 square-foot facility will be built on approximately 32 acres at the northeast corner of Valencia and Kolb Road and is planned to be operational in mid-2022. BD plans to add approximately 40 new jobs, including engineers, scientists, quality control specialists and other skilled talent. Sun Corridor, Inc. projects that BD s investment will have a $122 million economic impact over the next 10 years.
Mayor Romero reflects on the anniversary of declaring local emergency
Mayor Romero reflects on the anniversary of declaring local emergency By Shelby Trahan | March 17, 2021 at 11:02 AM MST - Updated March 17 at 11:02 AM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - This time last year, the country began shutting down. Sporting events, concerts, businesses, all were closing up shops in fear of spreading the coronavirus.
Today, Mar. 17, marks one year since the first COVID-19 cases emerged in Pima County and declaring a local emergency.
Now, Mayor Regina Romero is casting a positive vision for the future while reminding Tucsonans that we must not let our guard down and continue to closely follow the advice of our public health professionals.
More asylum seekers head to Casa Alitas under Biden administration, decline of COVID-19
More asylum seekers head to Casa Alitas under Biden administration, decline of COVID-19 By Megan McNeil | March 5, 2021 at 7:04 PM MST - Updated March 5 at 7:40 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - As the Biden administration eases immigration policies and COVID-19 cases decline, Casa Alitas is seeing more people seeking asylum and asking for their help, at least around two-dozen Friday.
Mario Trejo has volunteered at Casa Alitas for a while, but COVID-19 and a slower flow of people needing their help made him pause. With his second vaccine under his belt, and more people seeking asylum under the Biden administration, he’s back to volunteering. Packing backpacks with masks, clothes and every-day essentials for asylum seekers.
Mayor Romero issues a statement on Reid Park Zoo expansion plans (Source: Reid Park Zoo) By Shelby Trahan | March 3, 2021 at 2:12 PM MST - Updated March 3 at 2:12 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - The Reid Park Zoo expansion project includes larger exhibits, new animals, and a tree-top playhouse, but recently the project has been the subject of several protests.
The plan was approved by voters in 2017, but some residents argue the Zoo is not being transparent enough about the land that would be taken away.
Mayor Regina Romero issued a response to recent criticism:
“Throughout this last year, our experiences living through a global pandemic and quarantine has deepened the way our community values our public spaces and, especially, our parks. Recently, Mayor and Council have received feedback from Tucsonans who have voiced concerns about expansion of the Zoo to the South Pond and Barnum Hill area. We have also heard from community members, who value the educational