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State Funding Dropped, January 8 Memorial Turns to Public

GoFundMe campaign launched to raise $1.5 million.

Voting in Tucson Election? Don't Mail Your Ballot; Drop It Off

To ensure it arrives in time, drop at one of seven locations; count is Tuesday.

Arizona Politicians React to FBI Director James Comey's Firing

McCain, Grijalva and Gallego call for independent investigation of Trump-Russia ties.

Tucson Budget Stabilizing as City Watches Spending

City manager recommends $1.3B budget, with small surplus to end this fiscal year.

Electrical Power Out on Tohono O'odham Nation

Outage occurred at 8:30 pm Tuesday; expected to be restored Wednesday

Avra Valley I-11 Proposals Draw Opposition at Tucson Meetings

Citizens disagree with notion of building highway through deserts west of Tucson.

Episode 136: Interstate 11 - Should it Go Through Avra Valley?

Hear input from the state, and an Avra Valley resident; also, extending the RTA and new cell phone laws.

Former Pima County Chief Deputy Sentenced to Probation

He pled guilty to reduced charges after indictment on misuse of $500,000.

Local Governments Work to Build Consensus to Keep RTA

RTA completed several construction projects in Pima County over the past decade.

Pima County Next to Restrict Cell Phone Use While Driving

County joins Tucson, Oro Valley, and it goes into effect June 1.

Phone Talk, Text While Driving Illegal in Tucson

Ban starts Monday; first offense can bring $250 fine, or get in a crash and pay $500.

$1.24B Pima County Budget Proposed with No Tax Rate Increase

Many property owners would pay more because assessed valuations are rising.

Prop 101: Should Tucson's Sales Tax Rise for Public Safety, Streets?

Increase would raise $250M for police, fire, street repairs in 5 years; use existing budget, opponent says.

Interest Group: Border Tax Would Cost Consumers $1.2 Trillion

Americans for Affordable Products says state congressional delegation opposes 20% import tax.

UA Honors College Dorm Proposal Stirs Controversy

Neighbors north of University of Arizona feel public input not valued as plans proceed.

Sewer Rates Rising 3% for Pima County Residents

Increase adds to earlier approval of higher rates for water, electricity, trash collection.

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