Remember the striker bill that Beale got a Chandler Republican to write to allow allow referendum backers to withdraw their petition after they submitted it? It is on Gov. Hobbs' desk, waiting for her signature. (Link to the last time I wrote about HB2873.) www.tucsonagenda.com/p/marana-s-m...

I’ll explain what this has to do with the Governor’s race in tomorrow’s @tucsonagenda.bsky.social.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Hi, I’m back at the #TucsonCouncil and attending their night meeting.

It shouldn’t be a surprise but the @pimadems.bsky.social have a packed room for their annual Udall Dinner tonight. Party elders, candidates and former electeds are everywhere.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 I really, really want to call this #PimaSupes after dark. But today's meeting - which doesn't include a study session - starts momentarily.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Hi, #Tucson. I am taking a detour to my usual Tuesday night seat watching the #TucsonCouncil. Instead. I’ll be at the #SouthTucsonCouncil. It’s been a long time but it’s good to cover a meeting in South Tucson.

Starting soon! Tune into the Legislative District 20 debate with the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections, featuring Democratic candidates for House and Senate. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUtT...

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Welcome to #PimaSupes after dark. (Yeah, the sun hasn't set but you get it.)

The new #PimaSupes set-up looks ... different.

My story in today's @tucsonagenda.bsky.social. An interesting perspective from Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva on her father's legacy here in the Old Pueblo.

From me: ‘Semi-truck transporting uranium involved in accident on Navajo Nation’

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Hi, #Tucson. The night meeting of the Tucson City Council starts now.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Hi, #Tucson. I am joining the #TucsonCouncil meeting, already in progress.

Late notice: The @tucsonagenda.bsky.social (and @arizonaagenda.bsky.social) are partnering this year with. Arizona Citizens Clean Elections. Join me as I moderate tonight's debate for Legislative District 17 — specifically, the Republican primary for state Senate. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbEO...

Spent my afternoon taping in Arizona Public Media’s new studios as a guest for their weekly The Press Room episode. Tune in tomorrow night as we talk about what’s in the news here locally.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 I’ll be spending the night at town hall organized by GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention group founded by former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, and End Citizens United, a national advocacy organization dedicated to getting big money out of politics.

Spending my morning near the Pima County Fairgrounds, as protesters stand just beyond the edge of the property now owned by the developers of #ProjectBlue.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Good morning, #Tucson. I'll be doing my best to give you the play by play from today's #PimaSupes meeting.

Arizona law says candidates can’t run if they owe more than $1,000 in campaign fines. Reality: it’s basically unenforceable. That gap is now at the center of a legal fight involving the Hernandez sisters — and it’s not over yet.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 I’ll be covering #AZ06 candidate JoAnna Mendoza and Nick Mansour, candidate for state treasurer in #Tucson today, so I’ve started this thread 🧵 for everyone. Both are guests of the Tanque Verde Democrats today.

I've written a lot about Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos over the last few weeks, culminating in today's story. Nanos could be the first row officer dismissed by the #PimaSupes. What do you think about this issue?

@charlieberens.bsky.social Do you have a comms person I can reach out to? I’d love to arrange an interview ahead of your #Tucson show.

There was a lot to write about in terms of #NoKings in #Tucson over the weekend, but we have a good overview of the rallies and what's next - a general strike planned for May 1.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 I’ll be covering #NoKings rallies in #Tucson today, so I’ve started this thread 🧵 for everyone. I’ll have more in Monday’s @tucsonagenda.bsky.social.

The biggest story out of yesterday's #PimaSupes meeting is a looming confrontation between Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos and the Democratic-controlled Pima County Board of Supervisors.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 The Pima County Board of Supervisors is back after a three and a half hour executive session.

Still waiting for the #PimaSupes to come out of their executive session.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Good morning, #Tucson. I'll be posting live from today's #PimaSupes meeting in a few minutes.

Nashville reporter Estefany Rodríguez is free

Rep. Grijalva puts out a statement related to the Ninth Circuit Ruling on mining at Oak Flat. #AZ07

Welcome to election night.

This was a fun story to write. We hear about a lot of book bans in other communities - but it isn't happening here in #Tucson. At least not yet.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 I’ll be starting my coverage of the “night” meeting of the #TucsonCouncil meeting momentarily.

If you care about election security, preschool funding, affordable housing, immigration policy, Grant Road or Costco… today’s your Super Bowl at City Hall and the County. www.tucsonagenda.com/p/a-meeting-...

Thanks 🙏 to Linda for the shout out tonight for the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social during the Q &A with Mayor Romero, Councilmembers Schubert and Cunningham for how to follow #TucsonCouncil.

I’m spending the night (in my official capacity) as a guest of yhr @pimadems.bsky.social for one of their fundraisers, featuring several members of the #TucsonCouncil. Look for some highlights next week in the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social.

Happening now: I’ll be on the Bill Buckmaster Show today with Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva. You can stream the show (or watch later) here: www.buckmastershow.com

A special note for fans of my #PimaSupes live-blogging. I will be using the other bird-platform today at their meeting, just as an exercise of trying something new. I'm easy to find, same name, same cartoon headshot.

I sat down with Tucson Police Chief Monica Prieto last week to learn a little bit about her and the challenges ahead for the Tucson Police Department. Read all about in today's @tucsonagenda.bsky.social.

Silverbell Road is still cracked and crumbling. Tangerine Road improvements are still delayed. Now Marana voters are being asked to trust RTA Next will finally deliver — here’s what’s actually in the $2.67B plan for the fast-growing town. www.tucsonagenda.com/p/from-farml...

Arizona AG Mayes calls out DHS Secretary Noem, after she called Arizona the worst state for election integrity/security. "Multiple investigations, independent audits, and courts across this country have all reached the same conclusion: voter fraud is exceedingly rare," Mayes said in a statement.

Just in case you wanted to watch the #PimaSupes retreat today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrEf...

I went to Nogales this week for the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social. Here's my fact-check of Secretary Noem's comments from her visit on Wednesday.

Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar has announced his retirement, leaving the city of Tucson. Kasmar has been with the department since 2000. Tucson Deputy Police Chief Monica Prieto has been selected as the next chief of Tucson Police Department. Prieto has been with TPD since 1999.

A quick postscript from day's thread. At some point I wrote "data center" rather than ICE detention center. To be clear, the county was talking about planned ICE detention center in Marana.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Good morning, #Tucson. I am here at the #PimaSupes this morning for the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social.

Senator Ruben Gallego puts out a statement a few minutes ago on DHS funding, voting no today on the spending bill. “I cannot vote to give ICE and Border Patrol more money to terrorize our communities until we see significant changes to how these agencies operate,” Gallego said.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Tucsonans are gathering just outside the ICE offices on South Country Club Road.

The group at Freedom Park might look small, but every single parking spot in the parking lot along 29th is full. And more people are still driving thru looking for parking. Here is a quick video from the peaceful protest.