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U.S. Congressman Raul Grijalva speaking with supporters of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren at a town hall at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Ariz., on Aug. 1, 2019.

Grijalva steps down as ranking member of House Committee

Raúl Grijalva has been the highest ranking Democrat on the Committee since 2019.
Officials from local and federal agencies sign the Santa Cruz River Wildlife Partnership Memo of Understanding at the Historic Canoa Ranch in Green Valley, Ariz., on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. From left to right: Kevin Dahl, City of Tucson council member for Ward 3, Martha Williams, Director for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Amy Lueders, Southwest Regional Director for the USFWS, Bruce Bracker, Santa Cruz County Vice-Chair and Supervisor for District 3 and Adelita Grijalva, Pima County Chair and Supervisor for District 5.

Santa Cruz River Partnership could create Arizona’s first urban wildlife refuge

US Fish and Wildlife Service, City of Tucson, Pima County and Santa Cruz County join forces to safeguard natural and cultural resources.
The badge of the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

Former Pima County Sergeant seeks dismissal of sexual assault case

Ricardo Garcia claims the sheriff's department's investigation resulted in several due process violations.
Incumbent Chris Nanos (D - left) and challenger Heather Lappin (R - right) are both running for Pima County Sheriff.

Contentious Pima sheriff’s race officially headed for a recount

The two candidates are currently separated by one-fifth of a percent of votes.
Voter organizers have had concern over “ballot fatigue,” meaning voters might not fill out the entire ballot because it is so long.

Which races did Arizonans skip on their ballot?

Undervote varied from about one percent to nearly a quarter, depending on the race.
Pima County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly (right) speaks at a voting information session on May 3, 2024 in Tucson, Ariz.

Pima County Recorder faces questions about ballot request portal shutdown

Supervisor Steve Christy called for an independent investigation of Gabriella Cázares-Kelly.
$20 bills, USD.

Pima County acts to prevent financial mismanagement following scandal involving former Santa Cruz County treasurer

The county is implementing safeguards to protect against financial issues, such as the $40 million embezzlement case against Elizabeth Gutfahr.
Incumbent Chris Nanos (D - left) and challenger Heather Lappin (R - right) are both running for Pima County Sheriff.

Lappin responds to Nanos' narrow Sheriff re-election, recount pending

Heather Lappin said she is proud of the campaign she ran.
Incumbent Chris Nanos (D - left) and challenger Heather Lappin (R - right) are both running for Pima County Sheriff.

Nanos narrowly wins Sheriff re-election, recount approval pending

The special meeting to approve a recount will be Thursday, Nov. 21.
Justice Services Director Kate Vesely speaks at the official opening of the Pima County Transitions Center on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. From left to right: County Administrator Jan Lesher, Supervisor Rex Scott, Vesely, and Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.

Pima County Transition Center sees 1,100 people in first year

The facility was designed to reduce re-arrests and increase court dates for people charged with low-level misdemeanors.
From left to right: Pima County Supervisors Steve Christy, Sylvia Lee, Matt Heinz, Rex Scott, and Board Chair Adelita Grijalva discuss a potential censure of Sheriff Chris Nanos at their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

Sheriff Chris Nanos faces another criminal investigation

Nanos’ disciplinary action against his political opponent is at the center of this investigation.
Supporters say a new Santa Cruz River Urban National Wildlife Refuge would enhance the Tucson metropolitan area and beyond. Currently, paths along the river are popular for pedestrians, bicyclists and other users.

Pima County advances plans for Santa Cruz River conservation and wildlife refuge

New partnership aims to protect the Santa Cruz River’s riparian habitat and promote environmental education.
Incumbent Chris Nanos (D - left) and challenger Heather Lappin (R - right) are both running for Pima County Sheriff.

Pima Sheriff Chris Nanos has significant lead over Republican Heather Lappin

As of midnight Wednesday, Nanos had a lead of about 23,000 votes.
Two "Vote Here" signs sit outside the Armory Park Center on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 in downtown Tucson.

How some of Pima County’s youngest voters feel about casting their ballots

Arizona’s Gen Z voters set to shape the 2024 election.
A now-hiring sign is posted at Chase Bank in downtown Phoenix. February 2023

State forecast predicts AZ job growth rate to triple national rate

AZ economists see 1.3% growth on average through 2033.
The badge of the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

Sheriff’s department responds to judge’s order for policy clarification

The department maintains that certain clothing items worn together look too similar to an on-duty deputy, and should not be worn during political activity.

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