Three legislative districts in Arizona, including one in northern Tucson, have been selected for a last-minute funding boost as part of an effort to flip competitive seats in Democrats' favor. With just two weeks left before Election Day, Rep. Alma Hernan... See more
City Manager Timothy Thomure is now one of the highest-paid appointed bureaucrats in the region, after council members approved a nearly $60,000 raise despite some concerns on the council. Thomure was appointed in 2024 and hired at a salary of $315,000, a... See more
Pima County officials broke ground on a 134-mile fiber optic network funded as part of a Biden-era effort to provide internet access to rural and underserved areas. The Middle Mile will be an open-access fiber optic loop surrounding the urban core of Pima... See more
A group of Tucson activists believes the city improperly used its resources to advocate for the passage of Tucson Electric Power’s proposed franchise agreement. The city says it’s legally in the clear. On Aug. 31, the city sent out its daily newsletter ca... See more
New data center development in Pima County is paused for 120 days after a narrow Board of Supervisors vote Tuesday. The moratorium passed in a 3-2 vote, with Supervisors Rex Scott and Steve Christy voting against the pause. The county resolution states da... See more