An award-winning journalist w/ 15 years of experience covering Arizona politics, Joe is a graduate of the University of Arizona's Journalism dept. A former bureaucrat/retired politician, Joe has a deep love for Tucson.
Feb 3, 2026
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11 min read
One joint can help fix the problem ... Costco wants a tax break ... And tell us how you really feel, Alma.
Feb 2, 2026
Ciscomani has the cash advantage ... Tucson knows how to protest ... And that was a typo.
Jan 30, 2026
9 min read
Politics on the agenda ... No school today! ... And who is buying those seats?
Jan 29, 2026
Hundreds of volunteers hit city streets ... Conover joins Project FAFO ... You never know who will Adopt-A-Park.
Jan 28, 2026
12 min read
The bipartisan alliance against RTA Next ... Border Patrol shot someone near Arivaca ... And maybe Trump will give FIFA those visas now.
Jan 27, 2026
10 min read
Schubert joins the anti-RTA Next crowd ... Take everything with a grain of salt ... And everyone knows there’s no money in socialism.
Jan 26, 2026
ICE arrests spark local backlash ... Tucson officials urge calm ... And beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Jan 23, 2026
8 min read
What RTA Next means for the future of Tucson.
Jan 22, 2026
No ICE on Tucson land ... But Marana is fine ... And no more resolutions, please!
Jan 21, 2026
And other notes from the supervisors ... Throw the bums out! ... And projectors as tools of war.
Jan 20, 2026
14 min read
Hernandez does push back ... Steller v. Conover rematch ... And meet the real Jay Howe.
Jan 16, 2026
Preparing for the worst ... UA's Golden Dome ... And democracy can't wait.
Jan 15, 2026
Juan doesn't like his plan ... Project Blue lawsuit ... And lean into it, comrade.
Jan 12, 2026
Day 1 in Phoenix ... This week’s political calendar ... And they’re cutting it pretty close.
Jan 8, 2026
Can Allen move the county? ... Don't hang out at Home Depot ... And better luck in Iowa!
