Rising traffic fatalities drive RTA safety discussion
Pima County leaders discussed transportation safety, RTA Next and rising traffic fatalities during a Jan. 29 Regional Transportation Authority meeting.
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Oro Valley approves state-funded police drone program
Oro Valley approved nearly $146,000 in state funding for police drones, sparking debate over privacy, oversight and border enforcement.
Pima aprueba resolución contra la mina Copper World
Los supervisores del Condado de Pima votaron a favor de oponerse formalmente a la mina Copper World de HUDBAY, alegando preocupaciones ambientales y de salud pública, a pesar de los recientes avances legales y financieros logrados por la empresa.
Tucson warned of major transit cuts if RTA Next fails
Tucson officials warned that failure of RTA Next in March could lead to major transit cuts and delayed road projects, as the City Council also voted to limit ICE use of city property.
Pima rechaza contrato de $45M con Axon por IA
La Junta de Supervisores del condado de Pima votó por unanimidad para rechazar un contrato de 45 millones de dólares con Axon, citando preocupaciones sobre la expansión de inteligencia artificial, la privacidad de los datos, la supervisión y los costos.
Pima supervisors pass resolution opposing Copper World mine
Pima County supervisors voted to formally oppose HUDBAY’s Copper World mine, citing environmental and public health concerns despite recent legal and financial advances by the company.
Tucson residents gather for Day of Racial Healing dialogue
Tucson community members and local leaders gathered at the YWCA for a Day of Racial Healing event focused on guided dialogue, shared experiences and community healing.
Pima County rejects $45M Axon contract over AI concerns
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to reject a $45 million Axon contract, citing concerns over AI expansion, data privacy, oversight and costs.
Marana approves rezoning for massive data center project
The Marana Town Council unanimously approved rezoning 661 acres for a data center after hours of debate over water use, power demands, jobs and growth.