Nationally, 6,700 attempts were made last year to remove books from library shelves. In Pima County in the last two years? Three complaints. Zero books removed.
We took a look at the titles people wanted pulled — and how library staff responded.
www.tucsonagenda.com/p/book-bans-...
Five years ago, the Pima County Superior Court took over the operations of Tucson’s Justice Court system.
Some judges are still trying to get their courts back — and a new bill from Rep. Alma Hernandez could give them a way to appeal.
www.tucsonagenda.com/p/who-contro...
Tucson state Rep. Alma Hernandez says when something feels wrong, she speaks up. Her pushback against the media frenzy over Nancy Guthrie turned into threats, trolls and a national spotlight.
www.tucsonagenda.com/p/alma-herna...
Tucson’s fight over taking over Tucson Electric Power is heating up again. A new pro-TEP group w/ some heavy local hitters has launched, just as the City Council prepares to revisit “public power” — though any ballot measure is likely still a year away.
www.tucsonagenda.com/p/if-i-had-a...
Tucson’s budget hole may be closer to $67.5M, not $40M — and City Hall is quietly gaming out what’s on the table, what’s off-limits and what could come back from the dead (hello, red-light cameras).
RTA Next, fare-free transit, pension payments and Gem Show revenues are all in the mix.
Tucson’s budget hole may be closer to $67.5M, not $40M — and City Hall is quietly gaming out what’s on the table, what’s off-limits and what could come back from the dead (hello, red-light cameras).
RTA Next, fare-free transit, pension payments and Gem Show revenues are all in the mix.
The City of Tucson pays a small army of lobbyists to survive the Arizona Legislature. We went bill-by-bill to see who they’re backing, who they’re fighting — and where the city just sided against public-records reform.
www.tucsonagenda.com/p/what-s-you...
We checked out back-to-back local Democratic and Republican fundraiser this weekend — here’s what the dueling events say about the 2026 election cycle already heating up.
www.tucsonagenda.com/p/what-60-bu...
I don't think I have that sway, but I can ask!
From detention centers to book bans, Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva is wading into some of the biggest political fights hitting Southern Arizona right now.
www.tucsonagenda.com/p/grijalva-s...
The RTA Next election next month won’t raise your taxes, but it will decide what roads will (or won’t) get fixed in the next few years. And if you ride the bus, this election could play a big role in how you get around town.
www.tucsonagenda.com/p/the-rta-ne...
#PimaSupes took a first step toward restricting ICE activity in Pima County, passing a resolution yesterday that put limits on raids on county property and a mask ban for law enforcement. Supporters call it a message to federal agents; GOP Supervisor Christy calls it “toothless.”
Being Tucson’s top cop doesn’t mean running the whole show. Monica Prieto inherits a department shaped by City Hall budgets, union deals and a Safe City agenda — and a system that doesn’t change overnight.
Silverbell Road is still cracked and crumbling. Tangerine Road improvements are still delayed. Now Marana voters are being asked to trust RTA Next will finally deliver — here’s what’s actually in the $2.67B plan for the fast-growing town.
www.tucsonagenda.com/p/from-farml...
Arizona AG Kris Mayes wants regulators to slash Tucson Electric Power’s proposed 14% rate hike to 4%, setting up a high-stakes showdown at the Arizona Corporation Commission — and this one comes with real political baggage on both sides.
www.tucsonagenda.com/p/mayes-vs-t...
Pima County is on track to finish the year in the black, but supervisors are already eyeing future revenue options — including a possible $100 million bond, a fall vote to raise the county’s spending cap, and a likely property-tax increase.
www.tucsonagenda.com/p/the-roads-...
Pima County Administrator Jan Lesher — the most powerful person in county government you didn’t vote for — is retiring, kicking off a quiet but consequential search for her replacement.
Read it here: www.tucsonagenda.com/p/a-change-a...
The Arizona Republican Party is now being led by a former Tucsonan.
Will this be a boon for the Pima County Republican Party and its candidates in 2026?
Maybe, if can unite a fractured state party.
www.tucsonagenda.com/p/the-former...
Read it here: www.tucsonagenda.com/p/noem-s-bor...
Hundreds of federal agents, a freshly painted black border fence, and a whole lot of Trump praise: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem brought a carefully staged victory lap to Nogales — heavy on symbolism, light on substance.
Breaking: Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar is retiring and will take a position in the Pima County Administrator's Office.
Read the story here: www.tucsonagenda.com/p/the-pendin...
Tucson’s budget math isn’t mathing: a $22M hole now, $40M next year, and council members are side-eyeing everything from free buses to state tax cuts — which means the “no sacred cows” phase of budgeting has officially begun.
Ready the whole story here: www.tucsonagenda.com/p/a-new-budg...
Legal weed sales are cooling off, and the City of Tucson is now staring at a $22 million budget gap — with less marijuana sales tax cash flowing to police and fire department coffers than expected.
Read the story here: www.tucsonagenda.com/p/millions-p...
Nearly tied in fundraising. Millions in the bank. And #AZ06 is already rated a toss-up.
The JoAnna Mendoza vs. Juan Ciscomani is shaping up to be one of the most competitive House races in the country — and the money is already flying.
Read the whole story here: www.tucsonagenda.com/p/county-foc...
Tuesday’s #PimaSupes meeting tees up masked law enforcement, ICE raids on county land, opposition to the Marana detention center — and what’s not being discussed (hello, #ProjectBlue money.)
Read it here: www.tucsonagenda.com/p/time-to-ta...
