Roundtable: Pima County political party leaders on Tucson’s election
Plus, important issues going into 2020.
Tucson raises minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21
The 6-1 vote makes Tucson the fifth city in the state to adopt such an ordinance.
Ballots are on their way to voters in Tucson
Tucsonans will choose a new mayor and vote on a sanctuary city initiative.
Tucson government doesn't fare well in healthy food availability, group says
CityHealth says Tucson should offer more nutritional options in its facilities.
"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.
Tucson investigating 911 outage
The emergency system went down briefly Tuesday morning.
#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.
Former Tucson City Councilman Roy Laos Dies at 65
The Tucson native served from 1977-1988
Increasing the Smoking Age Has Wide Support in Pima County
A new poll shows residents approve of raising the age to buy tobacco.
Tucson May Temporarily Stop Recycling Glass and Newspapers
Officials pointed to a sharp rise in financial losses due to global changes to the markets.
Tucson City Council Votes to Take E-Scooters for a Spin
A dockless electric scooter pilot program was approved to start later this summer.
E-Scooters Likely to Roll Out on Tucson Streets This Summer
Tucson City Council voted to revisit the final draft of the electric scooter pilot program.
Tucson Joins Nogales in Fight Over Concertina Wire on Border Fence
The City Council voted to back the small border town in its fight with the federal government.
Gov Ducey Tours Tucson Technical Education Programs
The governor stopped by PCC and Desert View High School to learn more about career and technical education programs.
La Cerca goes Acoustic for a Spotlight Session
Also on Arizona Spotlight: "Arizona 360" goes on the road to El Paso to talk border politics; the immigration story of a UA graduate from Mali and the bright future she has built.
