Animal shelter bracing for a tough August
The Pima Animal Care Center was overcrowded over the July 4th weekend.
Where's the new money in the state budget going?
We look at a handful of areas that will see a notable increase in funds this fiscal year
Young Arizona filmmaker makes epics in miniature.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Making Tucson more accessible for those with visual impairments; Neighbors come together and transform their alleyway as a means of coping with grief; and a look at the rarely enforced "Stupid motorist" law.
Real estate, rents continue to climb as housing crunch continues
Prices around Tucson continue to go up, leaving some unable to buy or going through eviction.
Lifeguard shortage leaves some Tucson pools closed
Blame the pandemic and rising wages.
Judge rejects arbitration for Tucson water rate dispute
The county is suing to reverse the rate increase, claiming it is discriminatory.
New court contract hung up over debate on bail reform
Pima-Tucson contract has expired.
Pima County to receive new allocation of emergency rental funds
The money comes from the state's allocation, which has gone largely untouched.
Tucson city council weighs extending half-cent tax increase
Prop 101, approved in 2017, expires this year.
Pima County sues the City of Tucson over water
The suit is the result of a policy regarding water prices.
Tucson city council tells employees to get vaccinated by December or face firing
Pima County will required COVID-19 vaccinations for employees who interact with medically vulnerable people.
Pima County supervisors appoint Stahl Hamilton to fill Senate vacancy
Stahl Hamilton will fill the Legislative District 10 seat vacated by fellow Tucson Democrat Kirsten Engel.
Ducey, local governments continue to spar over mandates
Tucson, Pima County, UA leaders all push back.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe to receive early voting site till 2024
The tribe and Pima County Recorder's Office announced a settlement to the 2020 lawsuit seeking to reinstate an early voting site in the reservation.
Pima County overdose deaths on pace to surpass last year's record
Nearly 450 people died from overdoses across the county last year, county officials say this year that number could surpass 500.
