Joe Ferguson
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Protests in downtown #Tucson continue to grow, presumably as more and more people leave work.
Locals are blocking some sections of Broadway downtown with an increased number of police on hand for traffic control.
Everything is still peaceful.
Locals are blocking some sections of Broadway downtown with an increased number of police on hand for traffic control.
Everything is still peaceful.
January 21, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Protests in downtown #Tucson continue to grow, presumably as more and more people leave work.
Locals are blocking some sections of Broadway downtown with an increased number of police on hand for traffic control.
Everything is still peaceful.
Locals are blocking some sections of Broadway downtown with an increased number of police on hand for traffic control.
Everything is still peaceful.
NEW THREAD!
Hundreds have turned out downtown to protest the Trump Administration and more importantly, ICE.
Hundreds have turned out downtown to protest the Trump Administration and more importantly, ICE.
January 20, 2026 at 10:04 PM
NEW THREAD!
Hundreds have turned out downtown to protest the Trump Administration and more importantly, ICE.
Hundreds have turned out downtown to protest the Trump Administration and more importantly, ICE.
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Together with a lot of other journalists I was just refused entry to a press conference with Greg Bovino in Minneapolis for unspecified "security reasons". I had sent an RSVP in time. Not a big deal tbh but another example of the press being restricted
January 20, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Together with a lot of other journalists I was just refused entry to a press conference with Greg Bovino in Minneapolis for unspecified "security reasons". I had sent an RSVP in time. Not a big deal tbh but another example of the press being restricted
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I'll be covering the #PimaSupes this morning, with the meeting marking the first chaired by Supervisor Jennifer Allen.
She brought in a gavel she won in high school, a little personal memento as she runs today's meeting.
I'll be covering the #PimaSupes this morning, with the meeting marking the first chaired by Supervisor Jennifer Allen.
She brought in a gavel she won in high school, a little personal memento as she runs today's meeting.
January 20, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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I'll be covering the #PimaSupes this morning, with the meeting marking the first chaired by Supervisor Jennifer Allen.
She brought in a gavel she won in high school, a little personal memento as she runs today's meeting.
I'll be covering the #PimaSupes this morning, with the meeting marking the first chaired by Supervisor Jennifer Allen.
She brought in a gavel she won in high school, a little personal memento as she runs today's meeting.
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The ICE raids haven’t hit #Tucson yet. But the arguments have. A public dust-up between County Attorney Laura Conover and columnist Tim Steller shows how thin the line is between legitimate enforcement and state-sanctioned intimidation — before the goons even arrive.
January 14, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The ICE raids haven’t hit #Tucson yet. But the arguments have. A public dust-up between County Attorney Laura Conover and columnist Tim Steller shows how thin the line is between legitimate enforcement and state-sanctioned intimidation — before the goons even arrive.
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If elections are a contact sport, 2026 is a full-contact year.
Early voting starts in weeks. Primaries hit in August. The general election is November.
We’re laying out what happens when — and why it matters.
(Link below👇)
Early voting starts in weeks. Primaries hit in August. The general election is November.
We’re laying out what happens when — and why it matters.
(Link below👇)
January 9, 2026 at 3:46 PM
If elections are a contact sport, 2026 is a full-contact year.
Early voting starts in weeks. Primaries hit in August. The general election is November.
We’re laying out what happens when — and why it matters.
(Link below👇)
Early voting starts in weeks. Primaries hit in August. The general election is November.
We’re laying out what happens when — and why it matters.
(Link below👇)
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The loophole created for the developers of this data center to secretly set electricity rates behind closed doors and outside of the public process is new, rare, and a dangerous recipe for massive price hikes for Arizona consumers.
Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
January 5, 2026 at 10:25 PM
The loophole created for the developers of this data center to secretly set electricity rates behind closed doors and outside of the public process is new, rare, and a dangerous recipe for massive price hikes for Arizona consumers.
Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...
Final post of the night: from Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
After mentioning his pardon from Trump, he endorses increased ICE enforcement in Phoenix.
“Now that I have been fully vindicated, Maricopa County, AZ could use my anti-illegal immigration tactics again!” he wrote on Twitter.”
After mentioning his pardon from Trump, he endorses increased ICE enforcement in Phoenix.
“Now that I have been fully vindicated, Maricopa County, AZ could use my anti-illegal immigration tactics again!” he wrote on Twitter.”
January 4, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Final post of the night: from Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
After mentioning his pardon from Trump, he endorses increased ICE enforcement in Phoenix.
“Now that I have been fully vindicated, Maricopa County, AZ could use my anti-illegal immigration tactics again!” he wrote on Twitter.”
After mentioning his pardon from Trump, he endorses increased ICE enforcement in Phoenix.
“Now that I have been fully vindicated, Maricopa County, AZ could use my anti-illegal immigration tactics again!” he wrote on Twitter.”
Rep. Greg Stanton also weighed in on news reports that will be increasing arrests in Phoenix this year.
“We will not tolerate tactics that terrorize Phoenix families because that is not who we are as Arizonans or Americans,” he wrote on Twitter.
“We will not tolerate tactics that terrorize Phoenix families because that is not who we are as Arizonans or Americans,” he wrote on Twitter.
January 4, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Rep. Greg Stanton also weighed in on news reports that will be increasing arrests in Phoenix this year.
“We will not tolerate tactics that terrorize Phoenix families because that is not who we are as Arizonans or Americans,” he wrote on Twitter.
“We will not tolerate tactics that terrorize Phoenix families because that is not who we are as Arizonans or Americans,” he wrote on Twitter.
Senator Ruben Gallego doesn’t mince words in his statement today about the attack on Venezuela.
“There is no justification for the United States to be at war with Venezuela,” he wrote on a post on Twitter.
“There is no justification for the United States to be at war with Venezuela,” he wrote on a post on Twitter.
January 4, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Senator Ruben Gallego doesn’t mince words in his statement today about the attack on Venezuela.
“There is no justification for the United States to be at war with Venezuela,” he wrote on a post on Twitter.
“There is no justification for the United States to be at war with Venezuela,” he wrote on a post on Twitter.
#AZ06 Democratic front-runner JoAnna Mendoza wants answers.
"The operation in Venezuela was conducted without congressional oversight and we need a full, transparent after action report noting any injuries, damage, and laying out a clear plan for what comes next," she said in a press release.
"The operation in Venezuela was conducted without congressional oversight and we need a full, transparent after action report noting any injuries, damage, and laying out a clear plan for what comes next," she said in a press release.
January 3, 2026 at 10:17 PM
#AZ06 Democratic front-runner JoAnna Mendoza wants answers.
"The operation in Venezuela was conducted without congressional oversight and we need a full, transparent after action report noting any injuries, damage, and laying out a clear plan for what comes next," she said in a press release.
"The operation in Venezuela was conducted without congressional oversight and we need a full, transparent after action report noting any injuries, damage, and laying out a clear plan for what comes next," she said in a press release.
Tucson Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva denounces the attack against Venezuela, calling it "reckless, unconstitutional, and deeply destabilizing."
"The Constitution is clear: only Congress has the authority to declare war."
"The Constitution is clear: only Congress has the authority to declare war."
January 3, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Tucson Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva denounces the attack against Venezuela, calling it "reckless, unconstitutional, and deeply destabilizing."
"The Constitution is clear: only Congress has the authority to declare war."
"The Constitution is clear: only Congress has the authority to declare war."
#Tucson Rep. Juan Ciscomani backed the decision.
"President Trump’s decisive action marks a critical step toward disrupting these deadly trafficking operations and pushing back against a destabilizing regime that has aligned itself with some of our most dangerous adversaries," he wrote on X.
"President Trump’s decisive action marks a critical step toward disrupting these deadly trafficking operations and pushing back against a destabilizing regime that has aligned itself with some of our most dangerous adversaries," he wrote on X.
January 3, 2026 at 7:49 PM
#Tucson Rep. Juan Ciscomani backed the decision.
"President Trump’s decisive action marks a critical step toward disrupting these deadly trafficking operations and pushing back against a destabilizing regime that has aligned itself with some of our most dangerous adversaries," he wrote on X.
"President Trump’s decisive action marks a critical step toward disrupting these deadly trafficking operations and pushing back against a destabilizing regime that has aligned itself with some of our most dangerous adversaries," he wrote on X.
Sen. Mark Kelly (@captmarkkelly.bsky.social) puts out a statement on Venezuela strikes and the arrest of Nicolás Maduro.
He also believes "Congress should vote this week to reassert its authority on behalf of the American people" related to future military actions in foreign countries.
He also believes "Congress should vote this week to reassert its authority on behalf of the American people" related to future military actions in foreign countries.
January 3, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly (@captmarkkelly.bsky.social) puts out a statement on Venezuela strikes and the arrest of Nicolás Maduro.
He also believes "Congress should vote this week to reassert its authority on behalf of the American people" related to future military actions in foreign countries.
He also believes "Congress should vote this week to reassert its authority on behalf of the American people" related to future military actions in foreign countries.
An important story out of the @thebulwark.com, which states #Phoenix could be the next target of the Trump Administration, dramatically increasing arrests as well as building “soft-sided” detention centers to increase capacity.
"Latinos in Arizona felt a sense of 'linked fates' regardless of their immigration status or how long they’d been here." lnk.thebulwark.com/45xqsIM
January 3, 2026 at 12:36 AM
An important story out of the @thebulwark.com, which states #Phoenix could be the next target of the Trump Administration, dramatically increasing arrests as well as building “soft-sided” detention centers to increase capacity.
Pima County is reporting they have a confirmed a case of measles.
There is no known public exposure at this time.
There is no known public exposure at this time.
January 2, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Pima County is reporting they have a confirmed a case of measles.
There is no known public exposure at this time.
There is no known public exposure at this time.
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As expected, the sale of Pima County land to the developers of the controversial Project Blue data center on Tucson's Southeast Side was completed on Christmas Eve.
Project Blue developers close on purchase of Pima County land for Tucson data center
As expected, the deal for the developers of a Tucson data center closed on Christmas Eve, with the transfer of ownership of 290 acres taking place between Pima County and Beale Infrastructure.
www.tucsonsentinel.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
As expected, the sale of Pima County land to the developers of the controversial Project Blue data center on Tucson's Southeast Side was completed on Christmas Eve.
An update on the mobile billboard the &
@electdemocrats.bsky.social rented calling Rep. Ciscomani “The Congressman Who Stole Health Care” for his vote on the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Readers sent in photos this afternoon. Thanks!
@electdemocrats.bsky.social rented calling Rep. Ciscomani “The Congressman Who Stole Health Care” for his vote on the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Readers sent in photos this afternoon. Thanks!
December 18, 2025 at 12:33 AM
An update on the mobile billboard the &
@electdemocrats.bsky.social rented calling Rep. Ciscomani “The Congressman Who Stole Health Care” for his vote on the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Readers sent in photos this afternoon. Thanks!
@electdemocrats.bsky.social rented calling Rep. Ciscomani “The Congressman Who Stole Health Care” for his vote on the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Readers sent in photos this afternoon. Thanks!
The DCCC is paying for a mobile billboard in Tucson calling Congressman Juan Ciscomani -
“The Congressman Who Stole Health Care” based on his vote for the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Let me know if you see in the wild.
“The Congressman Who Stole Health Care” based on his vote for the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Let me know if you see in the wild.
December 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The DCCC is paying for a mobile billboard in Tucson calling Congressman Juan Ciscomani -
“The Congressman Who Stole Health Care” based on his vote for the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Let me know if you see in the wild.
“The Congressman Who Stole Health Care” based on his vote for the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Let me know if you see in the wild.
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I’ll be starting my coverage of the “night” meeting of the #TucsonCouncil meeting momentarily.
Until then, I’ll do my best to answer your city-related questions.
I’ll be starting my coverage of the “night” meeting of the #TucsonCouncil meeting momentarily.
Until then, I’ll do my best to answer your city-related questions.
December 17, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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I’ll be starting my coverage of the “night” meeting of the #TucsonCouncil meeting momentarily.
Until then, I’ll do my best to answer your city-related questions.
I’ll be starting my coverage of the “night” meeting of the #TucsonCouncil meeting momentarily.
Until then, I’ll do my best to answer your city-related questions.
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Hi! I switched from covering the #PimaSupes to the #TucsonCouncil.
Right now, the Council is is on item #3 - Update on Strategic Initiatives Related to Unsheltered Homelessness (City Wide).
Hi! I switched from covering the #PimaSupes to the #TucsonCouncil.
Right now, the Council is is on item #3 - Update on Strategic Initiatives Related to Unsheltered Homelessness (City Wide).
December 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗
Hi! I switched from covering the #PimaSupes to the #TucsonCouncil.
Right now, the Council is is on item #3 - Update on Strategic Initiatives Related to Unsheltered Homelessness (City Wide).
Hi! I switched from covering the #PimaSupes to the #TucsonCouncil.
Right now, the Council is is on item #3 - Update on Strategic Initiatives Related to Unsheltered Homelessness (City Wide).
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Hi! #Tucson. As some of you may have already guessed, I am here at the #PimaSupes meeting - which (again) has a #ProjectBlue item.
Hi! #Tucson. As some of you may have already guessed, I am here at the #PimaSupes meeting - which (again) has a #ProjectBlue item.
December 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗
Hi! #Tucson. As some of you may have already guessed, I am here at the #PimaSupes meeting - which (again) has a #ProjectBlue item.
Hi! #Tucson. As some of you may have already guessed, I am here at the #PimaSupes meeting - which (again) has a #ProjectBlue item.
Union members are beginning to line up downtown ahead of today’s #PimaSupes meeting(which starts in 50 minutes to show their support for #ProjectBue.
How do I know that they are union members? Their matching orange safety vests.
How do I know that they are union members? Their matching orange safety vests.
December 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Union members are beginning to line up downtown ahead of today’s #PimaSupes meeting(which starts in 50 minutes to show their support for #ProjectBue.
How do I know that they are union members? Their matching orange safety vests.
How do I know that they are union members? Their matching orange safety vests.