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.
TPD releases reports for four in-custody deaths
The reports include a second death this year and three more in the last decade.
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.
TPD: Officers, who resigned, would have been fired over in-custody death of Tucson man
An April incident involving three Tucson police officers left a community member dead.
Masks mandatory in public in Pima County
The Board of Supervisors met in emergency session to pass the ordinance.
Supreme Court rules against Trump administration bid to cancel DACA
Hundreds of thousands of young immigrants around the country are DACA recipients.
Governor imposes weeklong curfew after protests; Tucson officials say they weren't notified
The Tucson Police chief says he welcomes the 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew, and TPD will focus on "criminal behavior."
Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf's Arizona visit covers wall construction, PPE for Border Patrol
The secretary's visit included a trip to the border wall and a Border Patrol facility in Tucson.
Romero offers mixed reaction to Ducey's extension of stay-at-home order
The Tucson mayor said she approved of certain aspects of the plan but called for stricter measures.
Mayor Romero creates task force on gun violence
The newly elected mayor also joined a national group of city leaders working to end gun violence.
Tucson City Council could call for end of "remain in Mexico" policy
The message to the president is supported by by Romero and Kozachick.
"Never again, para nadie."
Also on Arizona Spotlight: New state law that may provide justice for greater numbers of Indigenous women and girls; A reaction to the Trump administration changing the Endangered Species Act; and a very short story from Aurelie Sheehan.
#RedForEd advocates say Arizona budget plan ignores schools
The teacher-backed organization says a $1 billion surplus should be used to help restore previous education funding levels.
Increasing the Smoking Age Has Wide Support in Pima County
A new poll shows residents approve of raising the age to buy tobacco.
Tucson City Council Votes to Take E-Scooters for a Spin
A dockless electric scooter pilot program was approved to start later this summer.
