Last week, the @TucsonAgenda criticized a local elected for how they were handling the press. We used the term "Trumpian" to describe the behavior. Today, ICE essentially decided to say "hold my beer" when it put out this press release (below), demanding that we use the entire thing.

I’m not at #PimaSupes, but on a vote of 4 to 0 (with Christy abstaining) they’ve appointed Jorge Soto as Pima County’s next treasurer, replacing Brian Johnson who resigned last month amid sexual harassment allegations.

THREAD: Over on X, Congressman Ciscomani attacks #Tucson Mayor Regina Romero (in a new ad attacking Mendoza for her ties to Romero) and then Andy Biggs RTs Ciscomani (and attacks Hobbs.) Then Romero responds by asking where Biggs was on Jan. 6, and then Rep. Grijalva RTs Romero’s post. 1/3

A #AZ06 rally featuring the official democratic nominee for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, JoAnna Mendoza JoAnna w/ Sen Mark Kelly, Gabby Giffords, Gov. Katie Hobbs, AG Kris Mayes, and Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva has more than 100 people waiting is triple degree temps to get in.

Hi, #Tucson. I am at an event hosted by LUCHA today. LUCHA is expecting of a heat map showing ICE activity around voting centers, highlighting how immigration enforcement activity, public fear, & misinformation can impact voter access, especially in immigrant, Latino, & mixed-status communities.

Good morning, #Tucson. I didn't post my #LD20 question I had for the candidates at the forum yesterday, because I wanted you to read today's @arizonaagenda.bsky.social first. www.arizonaagenda.com/p/the-vouche... 1/2

The voucher war returns

The deal that won’t die … XXXXXX … And polling continues to be a scam.

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This is what it looks like when you cover #Tucson politics in the summer.

One issue that potentially could have impacted @petebuttigieg.bsky.social’s travel plans to #Tucson tomorrow, which had since been cancelled. Earlier this week, his family was swatted and instead of the police, child protective services showed up. (They found no evidence of abuse.) More here:

A Terrible Thing Happened to My Family

Even in today's climate, there should be one fundamental principle everyone respects: whatever you think about someone in politics, you leave their kids alone.

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Former U.S. Transportation Secretary @petebuttigieg.bsky.social has canceled his trip to #Tucson on Sunday. He was going to attend a rally for #AZ06 Democratic candidate @joannamendoza.com. No official reason was given for the cancellation.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Good evening, #Tucson. I'll be live-blogging from the #PimaSupes meeting shortly for the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social.

In Green Valley tonight attending a Latinos For Biggs rally. Just to be clear, I’m here in my capacity as a reporter for the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social.

Not sure what was a bigger sin for those following my posts, me forgetting to announce Vice President J.D. Vance’s planned visit to Oro Valley when I learned about it on Thursday night, or that I didn’t post when I learned that the White House cancelled the trip earlier today. My apologies!

Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed HB2873, a bill that Beale Infrastructure got a Chandler Republican to write to allow referendum backers to withdraw their petition after they’ve submitted it to election officials. mcusercontent.com/44a5186aac69...

I’m in #Marana tonight, listening to a candidate forum featuring individuals running for election to the Marana Town Council. Tonight’s forum is 1 of 2 back-to-back forums, with tonight’s forum featuring challengers to the incumbents. ( Last night’s invited just those running for re-election.)

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...

Marana’s messy data center referendums

Striker bill could kill petitions … Three Marana candidates challenged … And Kalshi has faith in Rodney.

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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...

LD20 Primary Debate

YouTube video by AZ Clean Elections

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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.

Tucson Agenda@tucsonagenda.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The U.S. Supreme Court’s new redistricting ruling could reshape how congressional maps are drawn across the country — and reopen old questions here in Arizona.

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

Semi-truck transporting uranium involved in accident on Navajo Nation

A uranium transport truck traveling from Pinyon Plain Mine to White Mesa Mill was in an accident near Highway 160 and Route 98 near Shonto, Arizona.

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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...

LD17 Primary Debate

YouTube video by AZ Clean Elections

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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.