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Tucson City Hall seen from El Presidio Plaza.

Tucson voters will decide on raise for mayor, city council

Aug 11, 2021 Voters last approved a raise for the city's leaders in 1999.
Arizona State Capitol building.

Arizona state senator accused of molestation resigning

Aug 11, 2021 The Phoenix-area lawmaker faced growing calls to step down.
A flag flies by the dome of the U.S. Capitol.

Foothills want out of current congressional and legislative districts

Aug 9, 2021 Residents gave the Independent Redistricting Commission an earful.
Twenty-dollar bills.

Local governments set rental assistance record

Aug 6, 2021 Tucson and Pima County teamed up to distribute federal aid money.
Guns on display in a Tucson store.

Tucson homicide rate soars

Aug 5, 2021 The increase is part of a national trend.
A vote here sign outside of a polling place in Tucson. November 2020.

Dahl, Kozachik win Democratic primaries for Tucson city council

Aug 4, 2021 Unopposed, Fimbres is nominated for another term
Dan South, Chief Criminal Deputy at the Pima County Attorney's Office, at a news conference. August 3, 2021

TPD officer cleared in fatal shooting

Aug 3, 2021 Investigators found no wrongdoing in July 18th shooting.
Juan Ciscomani talks about the Arizona-Mexico Commission's 60th Anniversary during a press conference in Hermosillo, Sonora, on April 29, 2019.

Juan Ciscomani announces run for Congress

Aug 3, 2021 Governor's advisor seeking GOP nomination in 2nd Congressional District
A vote here sign outside of a polling place in Tucson. November 2020.

Tucson voters nominate council candidates Tuesday

Aug 2, 2021 Voters in wards 3,5, and 6 head to the polls for primary election
Auditors examine ballots in Maricopa County vote audit

'Botched': Arizona GOP's ballot count ends, troubles persist

Jul 30, 2021 So-called audit was funded mostly by supporters of former President Donald Trump
Auditors examine ballots in Maricopa County vote audit

Trump supporters raise $5.7M for Arizona election audit

Jul 28, 2021 The money from pro-Trump groups dwarfs the $150,000 contributed by the Arizona Senate
Continued political mayhem could drive voters into the independent column ahead of the 2022 midterm election.

Political spotlight pushes Arizona voters into independents

Jul 27, 2021 The number of people who do not prefer either major party is growing.
Member of the Navajo Nation retrieving clean, drinking water at the local well during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newly introduced bill aims to increase access to clean water in tribal lands

Jul 27, 2021 If passed, the bill could provide billions across a variety of federal programs to improve water infrastructure and operation.
File image of the Arizona State Senate building in Phoenix.

Arizona Senate issues new subpoena for 2020 election audit

Jul 26, 2021 Two top Republicans in the Arizona Senate want new materials for the 2020 election audit.
President Donald Trump addresses the crowd during a rally at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix on Feb. 19, 2020.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump is relentless in election fabrications

Jul 24, 2021 Former president peddles debunked allegations in Arizona visit
A dispensary employee weighing and portioning marijuana.

Marijuana sales stabilizing in Arizona

Jul 22, 2021 The state is getting millions a month in tax revenue from the sales.

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