Tucson raises minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21
The 6-1 vote makes Tucson the fifth city in the state to adopt such an ordinance.
Group warns of consequences in Arizona if mercury emission standard is rolled back
A report says lives and costs are saved with the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard in place.
Rail between Tucson and Phoenix not on the table, despite growth projections
A study looking at the widening of I-10 does not include the possibility of a passenger rail.
Groups: Saving Mexican gray wolves requires new approach
Management of the endangered predators in the Southwest requires some rethinking, environmental groups say.
Navajo voters elect new delegate to tribal council
Carl Roessel Slater will represent five communities in the Arizona portion of the reservation.
Mexican president cautions against politicizing USMCA trade deal
Legislators in Mexico ratified the agreement in June. Lawmakers in Canada and the U.S. have not.
Raises for Tucson mayor and council on the ballot
Voters will decide whether or not to increase the salaries at a cost of 25 cents a year for each resident.
Arizona schools chief Kathy Hoffman on priorities for 2020
Hoffman also reflects on what she sees as her biggest accomplishment in office so far.
A New Mexico icon, Spanish conquistador faces attacks
A new generation of activists criticize the use of the figure because of its connection to colonialism and genocide.
Ballots are on their way to voters in Tucson
Tucsonans will choose a new mayor and vote on a sanctuary city initiative.
Tucson government doesn't fare well in healthy food availability, group says
CityHealth says Tucson should offer more nutritional options in its facilities.
Border Patrol agent dies during search in remote area
The FBI is leading the investigation into the agent's death south of Patagonia.
DC prison official to lead Arizona Department of Corrections
David Shinn will replace Charles Ryan, who retired last month amid ongoing controversies.
Former US special envoy to Ukraine leaving McCain Institute
Volker says the media focus on him will likely distract from the institute's work.
Oro Valley votes to keep costly golf courses
The town will raise membership rates and look to attract players outside the community.
