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Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier addressing the Pima County Board of Supervisors. (May 7, 2019)

Pima County Approves Federal Funds For Border Enforcement

Opponents say $1.5 million will be used to help immigration officials with deportations.
Bethany Maldonado receiving $40 for her $100 laptop from the pawn shop owner, played by Matt Pate.

Training Simulates What It's Like to Re-enter Society After Prison

The program was aimed at community members who work with people recently released from prison.
Pima County Sheriff Mark D. Napier joins Lorraine Rivera to discuss the border crisis.

Pima County Sheriff Describes Crisis at Border

A discussion with Sheriff Mark Napier.
Migrant sisters at Benedictine Monestary

Pima County Seeks Funding for Migrant Shelters

One option could be to use funds from the federal grant Operation Stonegarden.
A key in a door lock.

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.
The drug take-back event gives people a chance to remove expired or unused prescription drugs from their medicine cabinets.

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.
$900 million could address repairs and construction Pima County roads over the next 10 years.

Pima Association of Governments Asking for Feedback on Road Projects

The list of improvement plans for 2020-2024 are available for public review.
The proposed site of the Rosemont Copper mining project is in the Santa Rita Mountains in Southern Arizona.

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.
Statistics show most addicted smokers begin their habit before turning 21 years of age.

Increasing the Smoking Age Has Wide Support in Pima County

A new poll shows residents approve of raising the age to buy tobacco.
The 145-acre Kino Sports Complex expansion looking southwest from I-10, April 2, 2019

Kino Sports Complex Expansion Draws National, International Attention

The facility is still under construction, but is already booking space for January.
File photo of a hospital hallway.

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.
Children's toys.

Supporting Early Childhood Education

Groups in Pima County push to increase access to high-quality early childhood education.
An e-scooter left beside a trail in a park in the Washington, D.C., area.

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

A dockless electric scooter pilot program was approved to start later this summer.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors meets at the County Administration Building in downtown Tucson.

Supervisors Move to Expand County Transparency

All commissions in will be required to provide public videos of their meetings.
Rows of razor wire cover the U.S. side of a section of the wall near Nogales, Arizona.

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.

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