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County 'Housing First' Project Aims to Get Tucsonans Into Homes

The project will provide 150 housing vouchers and 15 temporary homes to qualified participants experiencing homelessness.

Drug Take Back Day Opportunity to Dispose of Prescription Drugs

Unused medications can be turned in on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, no questions asked.

Pima Association of Governments Asking for Feedback on Road Projects

The list of improvement plans for 2020-2024 are available for public review.

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.

Increasing the Smoking Age Has Wide Support in Pima County

A new poll shows residents approve of raising the age to buy tobacco.

Kino Sports Complex Expansion Draws National, International Attention

The facility is still under construction, but is already booking space for January.

Report: Opioids, Mental Health Are Top Pima County Health Care Concerns

The opioid epidemic and mental health loom large in the county's triennial report prepared by medical nonprofits.

Supporting Early Childhood Education

Groups in Pima County push to increase access to high-quality early childhood education.

Tucson City Council Votes to Take E-Scooters for a Spin

A dockless electric scooter pilot program was approved to start later this summer.

Supervisors Move to Expand County Transparency

All commissions in will be required to provide public videos of their meetings.

Pima County Votes to Oppose Border Razor Wire, National Emergency

Both resolutions passed the board of supervisors on party-line votes.

Volunteers Offer Tax Help as Filing Deadline Nears

Preparers report disappointment in some of the changes brought about by tax reform.

County Animal Shelter Offers Creature Comforts for Occupants

More space at Pima Anima Care Center's updated facility cuts down on crowding and improves health care.

A Change At The Top for World View

The balloon-launch company has replaced CEO Jane Poynter.

Backpack Project Reaches Out to At-Risk Youth

Nearly 6,000 backpacks have been donated to young Tucsonans.

County Supervisors Seek Plans to Develop Kino South Complex

Expansion of the sports site will include a 20-acre commercial development.

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