Politics and Government

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

Apr 10, 2017 City voters will decide whether to raise sales tax to fund police, fire and streets.

IRS: Not Doing Your Own Taxes? Pick a Trustworthy Preparer

Apr 10, 2017 Untrue statements on a tax return ultimately falls on the filer, not the preparer.

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

Apr 7, 2017 Plus, local impact of the state budget; Tucson and the sanctuary city controversy.

Rothschild Opposes Redirecting Tax Revenue to Universities

Apr 6, 2017 Proposal would fund repairs on campus buildings, but the city's share in the revenue would drop.

Maricopa Sheriff to Shut Down Arpaio's Tent City Jail

Apr 5, 2017 'Circus-like atmosphere' coming to end; savings could total $4.5 million annually.

Tucson Faces $9 Million Budget Deficit for 2017-18

Apr 5, 2017 Job cuts coming, mostly through attrition, plus consolidated services with county.

Flake Asks Dems to Consider Gorsuch; Vote Moves to Senate Floor

Apr 3, 2017 Committee sends the nomination to the full Senate, and a likely filibuster.

ADOT Crews Can Now Clear Crashes Before Police Arrive

Apr 3, 2017 Rule is meant to line up with state law requiring accidents be cleared as quickly as possible.

Man Gathering Signatures to Effect Vote on Signature Gathering

Apr 3, 2017 Aiming to get the question on the ballot using the selfsame process, targeted for change in the Arizona Legislature.

Will Tucson Clash with Feds over 'Immigrant Welcoming'?

Mar 31, 2017 US Attorney General threatens to cut funding for cities not enforcing federal laws.

Pima County Launches Emergency Alert System

Mar 30, 2017 Notifications will come via cell phone text message or email.

Tucson Can Keep Tax Incentive for Downtown Redevelopment

Mar 30, 2017 Legislature proposed changes, but city's key tool to encourage development intact.

Senators Want Arizona Reimbursed for Incarcerating Border Crossers

Mar 29, 2017 McCain and Flake want to ensure Arizona gets paid back through the SCAAP program.

University Funding Proposal Holds Up State Budget

Mar 29, 2017 A policy debate on university maintenance could keep lawmakers in session longer.

Forest Service Gets OK to Seek Seasonal Firefighters, Despite Federal Hiring Freeze

Mar 28, 2017 The Forest Service has cut back on non-fire-related personnel.

A Seminar to Help Public Understand Common Legal Issues

Mar 27, 2017 No legal advice offered at Thursday event, but information on civil and family law, resources available.

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