Tucson’s FY27 budget avoids the worst cuts, but fire, rec centers and fees are still in play
Tucson AZ – The city’s April 21 budget presentation backs away from the deepest cuts, but fees, service levels and the final June vote still matter.
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Tucson’s proposed 2026 rate and fee changes could affect water bills, trash costs, and permit fees
Tucson AZ – The city has opened public feedback on proposed 2026 rate and fee changes that could affect water bills, permits, and some housing costs.
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Tucson electric customers get one more chance to weigh in on TEP’s proposed rate hike
Tucson AZ – Tucson Electric Power customers have a final April 7 comment window before hearings begin on a proposed rate hike that would raise a typical bill by $19.43 a month.
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Tucson Weighs Utility Rate Hikes and Power Franchise Decision as Infrastructure Debate Grows
Tucson, AZ – April 3, 2026 – City leaders weigh water and trash rate hikes while debate grows over Tucson Electric Power’s expiring franchise agreement.
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Tucson Weighs Public Power Future as Apartments Trade and Road Work Advances
Tucson, AZ – April 2, 2026 – City leaders weigh a major utility decision as apartments sell, and Pima County pushes forward on key road upgrades.
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Utility Tax Increase Takes Effect as Housing Prices Tick Up and State Budget Talks Intensify
Tucson, AZ – April 1, 2026 – A new utility tax rate kicks in, housing prices edge higher, and state budget talks could shape public health and education funding.
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Tucson Weighs Data Center Rules as Housing Prices Tick Up
Tucson, AZ – March 31, 2026 – Residents weigh in on data center rules as new housing data shows modest price gains and startup activity grows downtown.
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Housing Demand, Growth Pressures and Public Health Training Lead Tucson Updates
Tucson, AZ – March 30, 2026 – Housing demand, growth planning near Tucson Mountain Park, and new public health training highlight local policy shifts.
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Tucson Budget, Water Policy and Transit Funding Lead Weekend Government Headlines
Tucson, AZ – March 29, 2026 – City budget planning, water policy updates, and transit funding talks lead the week’s top local government headlines.
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Proposed State Tax Freeze Could Impact Tucson Budget and Services
Tucson, AZ – March 27, 2026 – State lawmakers are weighing a four-year freeze on local taxes, fees and utility rates, a proposal that could significantly affect Tucson’s budget …
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Tucson Leaders Weigh Development Financing, State Tax Limits and Spring Council Agenda
Tucson, AZ – March 26, 2026 – City financing plans, a state tax freeze proposal and upcoming council agenda items are shaping key policy debates this week.
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Police Activity at Park Mall, Community Updates Lead Tucson Headlines
Tucson, AZ – March 25, 2026 – Police activity at Park Mall, a community group meeting change, and county event updates are drawing attention.
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New Police Chief Named, Breakthrough in Guthrie Case, and Gem Show’s Big Impact
Tucson, AZ – March 22, 2026 – A new police chief is named, investigators share updates in the Guthrie case, and the Gem Show posts a major economic boost.
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New Police Chief Named, Guthrie Case Update, and Major Crash Snarls Traffic
Tucson, AZ – March 21, 2026 – A new police chief is named, the Guthrie search intensifies, and a head-on crash closes a busy Pima County road.
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Search Continues in Catalina Foothills; Community Events Mark Busy Week in Tucson
Tucson, AZ – March 17, 2026 – Search efforts continue for a missing Foothills woman as residents gather for food aid and community events this week.
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New Police Chief Named, Guthrie Search Continues, Gem Show Boosts Economy
Tucson, AZ – March 16, 2026 – Police name new chief as Guthrie search intensifies, Gem Show posts $285M impact, and crash site reopens.
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TPD Names New Chief, Guthrie Search Intensifies, Crash Shuts Down Pima County Road
Tucson, AZ – March 13, 2026 – A new police chief steps in at TPD, investigators pursue fresh leads in the Nancy Guthrie case, and a head-on crash briefly disrupts traffic in Pim…
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Prop 414 Fails, Heat Arrives Early, and Tucson 250 Events Expand
Tucson, AZ – March 12, 2026 – Voters reject Prop 414, Tucson sees its first 90-degree day, and new Tucson 250 events draw attention.
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Tucson Marks First 90-Degree Day as Downtown Leaders Meet and Local Politics Stir
Tucson, AZ – March 11, 2026 – The city logs its first 90-degree day of the year as downtown leaders convene and local political groups draw crowds.
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Tucson Police Chief Named, Guthrie Case Developments, and Major Economic Boost from Gem Show
Tucson, AZ – March 10, 2026 – A new police chief steps in, investigators share updates in the Guthrie case, and the Gem Show delivers a major economic lift.
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New Police Chief Named, Crash Update and Gem Show Boost Lead Tucson Headlines
Tucson, AZ – March 9, 2026 – A new police chief is named, a major crash investigation updates, and the Gem Show’s $285M impact tops local headlines.
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Tucson Police Name New Chief; Search for Nancy Guthrie Intensifies; Head-On Crash Shuts Down Pima County Road
Tucson, AZ – March 8, 2026 – A new police chief is named as a high-profile search continues and a serious crash disrupts traffic in Pima County.
