Tucson City Council passes resolution supporting abortion rights
The resolution is in advance of an expected U-S Supreme Court ruling.
Arizona Spotlight for February 10th, 2022
On Arizona Spotlight: Dr. Regina N. Bradley on the greater influence of Southern hip hop; members of Tucson's Jewish Community react to the Tennessee banning of the graphic novel "Maus: A Survivor's Tale"; and explore the dream history of Downtown Tucson.
"Good Food Finder" wants to build roots between growers and consumers.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit a place in the desert with more than a century of aviation history; current Tucson Museum of Art exhibition "4 x 4" celebrates Willie J. Bonner; more entries by 5th graders from The NPR Student Podcast Challenge.
Magnus's history with transparency under scrutiny amid CBP nomination
Advocates say the TPD head's views on Trump-era policies are encouraging, but questions remain.
Overcoming Post-Election Partisan Hostility
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The VOTE Program uses conversation to defuse political conflict, and a pair of personal reflections on Election 2020 from Adiba Nelson and Fenton Johnson.
Tucson mayor and City Council approve city budget, leaving police funding nearly flat
During the public hearing the majority of the speakers asked the council to defund the police and use the money for social services.
Rogue Radio presents Virginia Woolf's "The Mark on the Wall"
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson Samaritans' 18 year mission continues; and how the border wall endangers the future of the Sonoyta mud turtle.
Youth Crossing Gender Borders, Episode 5: The Roots of Transphobia
Why is gender identity so controversial?
"Call Him Mac": The Political Legacy of Ernest W. McFarland
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Bobcats in the Backyard; Making Music in the Name of Literacy; and a Taste of Vegan Mexican Food
CD3 Candidates See Separate Paths Forward on Immigration
One of 9 U.S. House districts that border Mexico, the topic looms large in Southwestern Arizona.
CD2 Candidates at Odds on Southern Arizona Issues
Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick and Republican Lea Marquez Peterson vie to represent Pima and Cochise Counties district.
Nearly 40 Percent of Registered Voters Took Part in Primary Election
Pima County had the largest increase of any county when compared to the 2016 primary.
Thousands of Mail-In, Provisional Ballots Remain Uncounted in Pima County
Ballot counting will resume Thursday. State law requires counting to be done by next Wednesday.
Judge Sides With Pima County On Part 2 of World View Case
Ruling says the county properly entered into no-bid contracts with builders so it could meet World View's needs.
Federal Law Enforcement Grants Appear on Supervisors' Agenda Again
Operation Stonegarden grant debate began in February and has been put off numerous times.
