Por Joe Ferguson
Arizona Daily Star
Tucson, AZ, United States
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Romero lays out some early plans when she becomes Tucson mayor
As the first Latina and first woman to hold the office, her actions will come with increased scrutiny. → Read More
Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against city by 'sanctuary city' initiative supporters
Superior Court Judge Brendan Griffin told the courtroom there were too many unresolved legal issues left to decide before the Nov. 5 election. → Read More
Poll: Some Tucsonans skip medication, doctor visits due to cost of health care
The expense of healthcare remained a top concern for participants in the Health and Wellness Community Poll, conducted by Strongpoint Opinion Research in partnership with the Star. → Read More
Political Notebook: New group comes out in opposition to Prop. 205
Another group that has formed to formally oppose Proposition 205, the “sanctuary city” ballot initiative Tucson voters will decide on in November. → Read More
Southern Arizona congressional Democrats weigh in on impeachment inquiry
Tucson Democrats Ann Kirkpatrick and Raúl Grijalva said without reservation that they support impeachment inquiry while Rep. Tom O'Halleran simply called for an investigation. → Read More
City Council moves ahead with plan for 13-story North Fourth Avenue tower
Minnesota-based Opus Development Company will spend an estimated $63.7 million to build the mixed-use development at the site of the former Maloney's Tavern. → Read More
City Council, UA consider deal to redevelop Tucson's Randolph golf course
Millions of dollars could be put into the city-owned Randolph North Golf Course under an agreement the city council is close to approving with the UA. → Read More
Political Notebook: Kelly supports Sinema as progressive Dems seek censure
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is getting some support after the Progressive Caucus of the Arizona Democratic Party threaten to censure her for backing two President Trump nominees. → Read More
There's now a Republican write-in candidate for Tucson mayor
With more than 49,000 Democrats voting in last month's primary, Albert Pesqueira needs a lot of voters to write his name on the ballot to win. → Read More
Senate hopeful Mark Kelly talks prescription drug prices, Sinema during Tucson visit
It wasn't your average campaign stop for Senate candidate Mark Kelly when he visited the El Pueblo Senior Center in Tucson Wednesday. → Read More
City to ban vehicle traffic on 'A' Mountain on Mondays
During the rest of the week, vehicles will be allowed in the park between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. → Read More
Two Democrats, both educators, file to challenge Republican Supervisor Ally Miller
Two Democrats — both educators — have emerged as possible political rivals to Republican Pima County Supervisor Ally Miller in District 1 next year. → Read More
Two Democrats file to challenge Republican Supervisor Ally Miller next year
Two Democrats — both educators — have emerged as possible political rivals to Republican Pima County Supervisor Ally Miller in District 1 next year. → Read More
Political notebook: Pima County Recorder F. Ann Rodriguez to retire
The 2020 election will mark the end of an era in local politics. Pima County Recorder F. Ann Rodriguez says she will retire after 28 years in office. → Read More
McSally asks Secretary of the Air Force nominee about PFAS contamination
Senator Martha McSally pressed the Secretary of the Air Force nominee, Barbara Barrett, on what the Air Force is doing about groundwater contamination in Tucson. → Read More
Tucson's Section 8 program fraught with problems, delays
When the letter arrived earlier this summer, Lily Rose Krugly had been living in the duplex for 15 years. → Read More
Record amounts of PFAS contamination found in south-side wells not used for drinking
A new series of tests found record levels of a toxic and possibly cancer-causing chemical compound in groundwater in private wells just north of Tucson International Airport. → Read More
Tucson city council rejects hotel plan at base of Catalina Foothills
The Tucson City Council rejected plans Tuesday night to annex a section of the North Campbell Avenue-East River Road intersection, where developers want to build a four-story hotel.The controversial proposal → Read More
Owner of closed downtown Tucson hotel closer to $45M renovation deal with city
The Hotel Arizona at the corner of West Congress Street at South Granada Avenue has been closed since 2012. → Read More
Supervisors approve $280,000 loan to El Tour de Tucson organizers
The funding will help Perimeter Bicycling Association of America pay for safety measures, including traffic barricades and consulting services for the route layout. → Read More