Congressional Panel Offers Mixed News on Arizona's Opioid Crisis
Prescribing of opioids is down, but smuggling from Mexico is up.
Tucson Council Mulls Fate of Money-Losing Golf Courses
The Silverbell and Fred Enke courses aren't making a profit and will require capital improvements in the coming years.
City Council Wants Voters to Decide on Even-Year Elections
The Tucson council asked staff to draft of a ballot measure that would put the matter before voters in November.
Tucson Council to Seek Landmark Designation for Benedictine Monastery
Historic designation would limit the owner's ability to fully or partially demolish the building on Country Club Road.
Gov. Ducey: TUSD's Plan for Staff Raises "Disappointing"
TUSD Superintendent has expressed interest in using new money for staff and faculty raises.
Appeals Court Won't Block Arizona Law Targeting Initiatives
A panel of judges agreed the case is not "ripe" for a challenge.
County Considering Buying Bowling Alley
Golden Pin Lanes on the northwest side would be turned into a space to house a variety of county health and community service agencies.
Taking Back the Night in a Year of #MeToo
Ripples from the national movement were felt at an annual Tucson event, where hundreds marched to end sexual violence.
County Supes to Debate Draft of Road Improvement Sales Tax
A memo predicts the bill will go through a final vote on June 19.
Filings: No Teacher Donations to Ducey in 2018
No donors to the Ducey campaign listed an occupation in the public education sector.
Understanding Autism From the Inside Out
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Are National Guard troops really needed at the US-Mexico border? And, remembering radio legend Carl Kasell.
Supervisors Approve Turning Green Valley Golf Course Into Park
130 acres will be donated to the county, which will spend $90,000 rehabilitating the golf course
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.
Report: Pima County Has Highest Property Tax Rate in Arizona
While the rate is highest in the state, it is below the national average.
Money and Politics: What Do the Donations Buy?
A small screenprinting business keeps afloat with orders from candidates and other political causes.
