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Proposition 400

The City of Tucson is asking voters next month to hike the two-cent city sales tax , known as the Business Privilege Tax, by a half-cent to help fund core services.

School Closures

Budget deficits and population shifts are taking toll on schools in Tucson

Core Tax Proposal

Cuts to City Services on the Horizon in Tucson

SB 1070 Legal Challenge Update

Dennis Burke, U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona provides an update on the legal challenge to SB-1070 that his office is working on.

Electric Cars Rolling Out

Supporters of electric vehicles are excited about the short-term and long-term future

Thrift Stores

Thrift stores are thriving in this tough economy as consumers look for ways to make their dollars stretch

City Challenges

Tucson City Councilman Steve Kozachik of Ward 6 says city faces major challenges concerning the budget and a proposed downtown Tucson hotel.

D-M Change of Command

Life in the military involves moving every few years, usually that is not accompanied by the full ceremony that the military can muster, unless the move involves a change of command

All Politics is Local

When does a local issue begin to matter in a national election? The experts say as soon as the media spotlights the issue.

Refugees in Tucson: Lives as Immigrants Contribute to Our Community.

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.

TUSD Mergers

TUSD budget woes lead to school closures and mergers. TUSD had a building spree to accomodate the baby boomers. And the boom echo kept those schools humming.

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