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.
Money and Politics: How do Candidates Get the Fundraising Ball Rolling?
Two political insiders talk about how they start to build a candidate's coffers.
Supervisors Table Drug Trafficking Grant
Board Democrats decide not to vote to accept grant until they feel conditions for Operation Stonegarden are met.
Governor Lays Out School Shooting Prevention Plan
Plan focuses on modernizing databases, increase funds for schools and officer training.
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.
Legislature Won't Vote on Proposed Bump Stock Ban
The House turned away a move to force a vote about gun accessories.
All-Mail Elections Boost Voter Turnout in Douglas, City Says
City elections see 8 percent boost in number of votes cast in last mayoral and council election.
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.
Federal Budget Deal Could Benefit Tucson's Economy
A deal that brings an end to sequestration cuts in defense could have a positive impact on Tucson's financial health.
Poll: Arizonans' Opinions of President Vary Based on Party
Independents have an unfavorable opinion of the president, Republicans have high favorability ratings for him.
Bill Would Force Financial Transparency on Hydroelectric Power Group
The measure is co-sponsored by all but one member of Arizona's delegation.
Pima County Drafts Proposal for Road Repair Sales Tax
Tax revenues would go towards roadwork entirely to start, then gradually shift to mitigate property taxes.
