Pima County weighs options for 630-child preschool waitlist
Pima County supervisors will discuss a 630-child PEEP waitlist July 28, with scholarships, classrooms and other funding options under consideration.
Tucson, AZ
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Tucson Mayor & Council July 21 agenda: Safe City, fentanyl, rezoning hearing
Tucson’s July 21 Mayor & Council agenda includes Safe City and fentanyl/opioid updates, plus a Jacaranda Way rezoning public hearing and other housing/zoning items.
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Park Tucson parking rates rise July 1—what Tucson drivers pay now
Park Tucson’s new downtown parking rates start July 1, 2026: metered spots $1.50/hr, garages/lots $1.25/hr, plus updated weekend/evening flat fees.
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Tucson-area guide for Pima County’s July 21 primary: vote centers, early voting, and drop-off
Tucson-area guide: Pima County’s July 21 primary uses vote centers. Know the June 24–July 17 early window, where to vote, and the 7 p.m. drop-off deadline.
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Tucson Unified approves $797.4M budget plan; July 14 Truth-in-Taxation hearing
Tucson Unified approved a $797.4M FY 2026-27 budget plan on June 16 and will hold a July 14 Truth-in-Taxation/Adjacent Ways hearing—residents can comment.
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Tucson approves RTA Next transit-safety spending as strike deadline nears
Tucson, AZ – Council advanced first-year transit-safety spending, but RTA eligibility review and Sun Tran labor talks remain unresolved.
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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.
