Tucson Budget $8M in the Red; $6M Set Aside For Staff Raises Next Year
Reworking of budget would allow for financial incentives aimed at employee retention.
Airport Authority's Economic Impact Estimated at $7.4 Billion a Year
Most recent estimate shows nearly 50 percent increase in economic impact in the past five years.
Report: Pima County Has Highest Property Tax Rate in Arizona
While the rate is highest in the state, it is below the national average.
Supervisors OK Report Urging Tax Swap for Road Repairs
Report calls for a sales tax that would slowly shift from covering road repairs to abating property taxes.
One Woman's Journey Through Border Patrol Detention
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Campaign finance curiosities in the 2018 Governor's race; and the co-founder of Cyclovia talks about building better communities for all.
Money and Politics: What Do the Donations Buy?
A small screenprinting business keeps afloat with orders from candidates and other political causes.
Money and Politics: Which Occupations Donate Most to Arizona Governor Candidates?
In campaign finance, CEOs and retirees are putting the most money into the gubernatorial race.
Supervisors Table Drug Trafficking Grant
Board Democrats decide not to vote to accept grant until they feel conditions for Operation Stonegarden are met.
Old Pima Courthouse to Get New Tenants
Leases were approved for Visit Tucson and university mineral museum are market rate.
Supervisors to Vote on Two New Tenants for Old Courthouse
University of Arizona and Visit Tucson may split the majority of the courthouse's square footage.
City Council to Consider Renewing Downtown Business Improvement District
Affirmative vote would open a comment period for property owners in the district.
The Evolution of Television According to David Bianculli
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson students working for political change on behalf of teachers; and artist & author Beth Surdut on mountain lions, and when the hunter becomes the hunted.
Fourth Avenue Development Stirs Opposition
Retail and apartments would replace Flycatcher bar at Fourth Avenue and Sixth Street.
Rio Nuevo Wants to Use Broadway Properties Swept Up by Widening Project
Project would include new parking, relocating historic bungalows and changes to Solot Plaza.
Federal Proposal Won't Affect Most Tucson Road Projects, Official Says
Road plans in Tucson most often use local money only in order to avoid federal standards.
