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Understanding the role of Tucson's mayor

Former mayor Tom Volgy on the powers of the office.

Three Democrats, one independent in the running to be mayor of Tucson

The race for Tucson mayor is heating up. This week The Buzz talked with the candidates vying to lead the city.

Kirkpatrick town hall audience asks the congresswoman to push for presidential impeachment hearings

U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick says even a hearing on impeaching the president requires bipartisan support.

State superintendent of public instruction says state budget gives education short shrift

Superintendent Kathy Hoffman says the Legislature missed an opportunity to make a much-needed investment in the state's struggling education system.

Democrats Running for Mayor of Tucson Kick Off Campaigns

Three longtime Tucsonans laid out their experience and connection to the city as part of the race to replace outgoing Mayor Rothschild.

Pima County Supervisors Back Lawsuit Over Rosemont Mine Approval

The suit claims approval of the mine project by the Army Corps of Engineers broke the law.

Arizona Conservatives Rally for 'Patriotism Over Socialism' in Gilbert

The three-hour rally included speeches by GOP Chair Kelli Ward, U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs and former Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce.

Previewing the 2020 Election

A look at how Arizona's political parties are already strategizing and planning for the next election.

As the Colorado River Basin Dries, Can an Accidental Oasis Survive?

As the fate of the Colorado River's delta is in the hands of many groups, inadvertent wetland Ciénega de Santa Clara has an uncertain future.

Arizona Officials Split on Census Citizenship Question

The governor and secretary of state are arguing for and against a proposed census question.

Border Officials Releasing Detained Migrants in Yuma

Some politicians pushed back against the practice, while officials have used the term "breaking point" to describe the situation at the border.

Gallego Declines to Run for Arizona Senate Seat

Some had hoped the Phoenix Democrat would provide an option to the left of centrist Mark Kelly.

Trump's Invective at John McCain Dismays Some Republicans

Several leading Republicans had signaled a new willingness to defy Trump and defend the late senator and veteran.

States Ask Congress to Authorize Drought Contingency Plans

The measures are meant to prevent Lakes Mead and Powell from dropping to catastrophic levels.

Arizona 360 Interview: State Dems Chair Felecia Rotellini

Felecia Rotellini's takeaways from the 2018 midterm election.

Arizona 360 Interview: State GOP Chair Kelli Ward

The former state legislator's strategy for winning in 2020.

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