Prop 314's passage sparks concern in Tucson's Latino communities
Opponents have likened Proposition 314 to SB1070, a 2010 state law that empowered local law enforcement to ask for immigration papers from anyone they suspected of being undocumented.
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Urban farming is growing in popularity in Pima County
The benefits of urban farming include expanding consumers’ access to locally raised products, repurposing warehouses and other empty spaces, and bolstering community pride.
Changes to city code could transform obsolete buildings into housing
Adaptive reuse involves converting an existing building from the use for which it was built to a new use, by maintaining some or all of its original elements.
Young voters react to presidential pick
Tucson Spotlight spent time on the UA campus Wednesday, talking to young voters about their post-election feelings and the implications for the future.
Voters approve most local propositions
Sahuarita's $66 million bond package is the only local initiative unlikely to be approved by voters.
Incumbents leading in several Pima County school board races
Eight K-12 districts held elections for governing board seats. Tucson Spotlight wrote about the candidates running for seats in the Tucson, Vail and Catalina Foothills districts.
Democrats take the lead in all Pima County races
In the most contentious race of the season, Democratic Sheriff Chris Nanos is leading his Republican challenger Heather Lappin with 54% of the votes, as of 11:30 p.m..
Critical issues drive Pima County voters to polls
With steady foot traffic at many local polling places, Pima County’s Election Day voter turnout was strong and included many first and second-time voters.
Assistance is available to Pima County voters with disabilities - if they ask
In 2022, 14% of voters with disabilities reported some kind of difficulty casting a ballot, more than any other group and amidst expanded access to mail-in voting during the pandemic.
