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Tucson Sales Tax Election Count Tuesday; Turn in Ballots

City seeks half-cent increase in tax to pay for public safety equipment, street repairs.

Voting in Tucson Election? Don't Mail Your Ballot; Drop It Off

To ensure it arrives in time, drop at one of seven locations; count is Tuesday.

Arizona Politicians React to FBI Director James Comey's Firing

McCain, Grijalva and Gallego call for independent investigation of Trump-Russia ties.

$1.24B Pima County Budget Proposed with No Tax Rate Increase

Many property owners would pay more because assessed valuations are rising.

Prop 101: Should Tucson's Sales Tax Rise for Public Safety, Streets?

Increase would raise $250M for police, fire, street repairs in 5 years; use existing budget, opponent says.

Episode 134: Earth Week - From Climate Science to Corporate Science

Politics, wildfire danger, corporate environmentalism and a solar wall.

2018 Congressional Races Already Taking Shape

Candidates in three Southern Arizona districts begin work to qualify for ballot.

Be Registered to Vote to Weigh in on Tucson Sales Tax

Registration deadline is Monday for city of Tucson's half-cent tax increase proposal.

Want a Say in Tucson Sales Tax? Register to Vote This Week

City voters will decide whether to raise sales tax to fund police, fire and streets.

Episode 132: Full-Day Kindergarten Funding Proposal Won't Help Tucson

Plus, local impact of the state budget; Tucson and the sanctuary city controversy.

Tucson Faces $9 Million Budget Deficit for 2017-18

Job cuts coming, mostly through attrition, plus consolidated services with county.

Will Tucson Clash with Feds over 'Immigrant Welcoming'?

US Attorney General threatens to cut funding for cities not enforcing federal laws.

Giffords, Kelly Form State Gun Control Coalition

Leaders from politics, religion, business, nonprofits join new effort to influence policy.

Former CIA Operative in Russia Now Lives in Tucson Area

Spy agency gathers information, he says, and politicians decide what to do with it.

Tucson, State Argue Gun Destruction before Supreme Court

City declares sovereignty under its charter; state says its law prevails.

Episode 126: TUSD School Board Mulls Leadership Change

Plus, local law enforcement leaders are cutting budgets and asking for funding; high-risk areas for lead poisoning

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