AZ Lawmakers Attend 'Pretty Dry' Public Impeachment Hearings In D.C.

At least two Arizona lawmakers attended Wednesday’s House Intelligence Committee hearing in person.

Pinal County’s Water Shortfall Leaves Some Developers In Limbo

“You can’t get financing, you can’t do anything until you’ve got that water,” said Johnson, president of Danrick Builders.

Tucson Lawyers Leery Of ICE's Move To Schedule DACA Court Dates

Lawyers in AZ and southern NV said they have started receiving notices that ICE wants to set new court dates for their DACA clients.

How A University Of Arizona Researcher Became A Force For Rural Health Care

For more than three decades, Jill Guernsey de Zapien has fought to improve public health in underserved communities across the Southwest.

Tucson Voters Reject Sanctuary City Proposition

More than 70% of voters said no to the proposition in Arizona’s second-largest, known for its immigration friendly policies.

Tucson Voters Reject Sanctuary City, Elect First Latina Mayor

Voters soundly defeated a proposal that would have made Tucson Arizona's first sanctuary city and rejected pay raises for elected officials.

Tucson Votes On Sanctuary City, Raises, Council And Mayor

Tucson voters to decide mayoral, three city council races and ballot questions on sanctuary city status and pay raises for city officials.

House OKs Tucson Rep's Ban On Mining Around Grand Canyon

The House voted 236-185 Wednesday to permanently ban uranium mining on just over 1 million acres around the Grand Canyon.

House Panel OKs Tucson Rep's Mining Law; Critics Say It Will Kill Industry

The bill’s sponsor, Representative Raul Grijalva, D-Tucson, said it is “about bringing mining into the 21st century.”

City Of Tucson Raises Tobacco-Buying Age To 21, Including E-Cigs

The Tucson City Council Tuesday night passed an ordinance increasing the legal tobacco-buying age to 21 within the city. It passed by 6-1.

Arizona Sen. McSally’s Book ‘Dare to Fly’ Lands In Stores In 2020

Arizona Sen. Martha McSally's book "Dare to Fly" hits stores in 2020, melding "inspiring power" and "soulful honesty," the publisher says.

$4 Million Grant Helps Tucson Protect Kids Under 6 From Lead Risk

A $4 million grant to the City of Tucson will be used to protect kids younger than age 6 from lead-based paint and other home hazards.

Border Patrol Agent Dies During Southern Arizona Patrol

Border Patrol agent Robert Hotten was found unresponsive Sunday in the area of Mt. Washington while on patrol. He died shortly thereafter.

Supervisors Say No To Under-21 Nicotine Ban

Pima County Supervisors Tuesday did not approve a proposed ordinance to ban nicotine sales to those younger than 21.

AZ Businesses Welcome, Environmentalists Dread End Of Obama-Era Water Rule

“We know where we are going, and that is going to be a world where wetlands, especially in the arid West, get almost no protection."

In Arizona, Pentagon-Funded Border Fence Already Underway

Pentagon-funded construction of part of the border wall is underway in Arizona; federal authorities say more defense funds will be diverted.

Census Work Has Begun; Residents Should Follow Safety Precautions

Work for the April 1, 2020 census has already started in Tucson, and Pima County advises residents of census security precautions.

USAF Rocket Accidentally Launched Northeast Of Tucson

A Davis-Monthan A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft accidentally launched an M-156 rocket northeast of Tucson during training Thursday.

Tucson-Pima Awarded $4.5 Million Grant To End Youth Homelessness

The U.S. HUD department recently awarded a $4.5 million grant to stop homelessness among Tucson and Pima County youth.

1,500 E-Scooters Cruise Into Tucson Next Week

On Thursday, Sept. 12, the City of Tucson starts a 6-month trial pilot program to test 1,500 e-scooters' viability as a city transit mode.

Tucson Cuts Resident Recycling Services 50 Percent As Costs Rise

The City of Tucson is cutting recycling collection frequency to every other week, because of rising recycling costs and less market demand.

DHS Delays Border Wall Challenged By Tucson Activists, Mostly

Border wall construction on a 40-mile stretch in Arizona is delayed until October, after Tucson, other activists' lawsuit and injunction.

City Requesting Public Input On Proposed Green Infrastructure Fee

The City of Tucson is asking city residents and business owners to share their opinions in a survey on a proposed Green Infrastructure fee.

LEGION Act Affects Veterans Across Southern Arizona

The LEGION Act President Donald Trump signed into law last month is opening doors for veterans across Southern Arizona and nationwide.

City Of Tucson Looking For Complete Streets Council Volunteers

The City is in search of locals with backgrounds in transportation, safety and economic vitality to staff a new volunteer Streets Council.

Tucson Man Baffled, Amused By 'Green Shirt Guy' Status

Alex Kack laughed at an anti-immigrant protester at a Tucson City Council meeting and now he's known on social media as "#GreenShirtGuy."

Tucson ‘Sanctuary City’ Measure Approved For November Ballot

Tucson's controversial 'sanctuary city' initiative will appear on November's ballot, after the City Council's vote yesterday.

Nature Group’s Injunction Challenges Trump's Arizona Border Wall

Tucson's Center for Biological Diversity issued an injunction to halt border wall construction that would cut through wildlife refuges.

Bolick Urges Change After AZ Postal Worker Cooks Steak In Vehicle

Arizona State Rep Shawna Bolick demands changes in working conditions for postal carriers after one cooks a steak in his delivery vehicle.

In A Recent Statement, AZ House Speaker Forgets Tucson Shooting

Arizona lawmaker Rusty Bowers apparently forgot about the 2011 mass shooting in Tucson targeting then-congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

Scottsdale Announces New City Election Website

A new city election website makes information easier to find – and the site itself is easy to find too – just visit Scottsdale.vote

Judge Blocks Copper Mine Project In Arizona National Forest

Citing water-use issues, a federal judge overturned the U.S. Forest Service's approval of a new copper mine in southeastern Arizona.

Scottsdale Recognized For Performance Management Leadership

Scottsdale’s initiative to measure, analyze and report on the performance of its services has made the city a national example of excell ...

Documents Detail Probe Of Arizona Man Accused Of Aiding Migrants

Scott Warren says he was fulfilling his humanitarian duty by helping two injured migrant men at a facility known as "The Barn."

Pima County GOP Sues To Stop Tucson Sanctuary City Ballot Issue

Pima County Republican Chairman David Eppihimer says lawsuit to stop Nov. 5 sanctuary city ballot measure is “saving Tucson from itself.”

Tucson Rep: Trump Is 'Trying To Destroy Our Country’s Diversity'

House members have condemned the president's recent tweets, in which he told Democratic congresswomen to “go back” to their home countries.

Trump's New Rule Makes Asylum Harder For Central Americans

The Trump administration wants to set new barriers for migrants seeking asylum at the southern border.

Tucson Migrant Shelter May Move To Old Juvenile Detention Center

Casa Alitas is poised to move from a former Benedictine monastery to an empty juvenile detention center.

Tucson Sanctuary City Question Qualifies For Nov. 5 Ballot

Pima County officials say backers of sanctuary city status met signature requirements, but the county GOP is expected to sue.

Asylum-Seekers Live Better In Tucson Than In U.S. Custody: Doctor

A Tucson doctor volunteering at former monastery disputes assertions that asylum-seeking migrants aren’t interested in good hygiene.