🏛️ Government
Arizona joins 20-state coalition suing to block Trump's mail ballot executive order. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of more than 20 states in a federal lawsuit filed in Massachusetts challenging President Trump's executive order restricting mail ballots, arguing the order violates the Constitution by seizing state authority over elections. The suit — at least the fifth filed against the order — follows similar challenges from the DNC, ACLU, and other voting rights groups. "Not the President," Mayes said. "And Arizona will not allow the federal government to seize control of our elections."
Arizona legislators and county recorders push for more control over state elections rulebook. Senate Bill 1237, which would require the secretary of state to consult with county recorders and legislative election committee chairs before revising the Elections Procedures Manual, passed the Senate on a party-line vote and advanced to the House floor. Tucson Democratic Rep. Nancy Gutierrez called the bill "overreach at its worst," arguing the secretary of state is elected specifically to do this job. Both legislative elections committee chairs are election deniers.
Turning Point USA engages in ballot collection for tomorrow's Salt River Project election — the practice its leaders spent years denouncing. The conservative organization, whose leaders previously called third-party ballot collection a vector for fraud, is going door-to-door gathering ballots for the April 7 SRP board election, which is legal for special taxing district elections under state law. Turning Point is backing a slate of far-right candidates for the SRP board and has bragged publicly about its "super chaser" ballot-gathering events.
Candidate fields set for Oro Valley and Marana town elections. Fields are now finalized for mayoral and town council races in both Marana and Oro Valley ahead of this year's municipal elections.
Oro Valley weighs $1.86 monthly base water rate increase starting July. Town officials are considering a $1.86 per-month increase in the base residential water rate effective early July. The proposal comes as Oro Valley separately reports a decline in high-volume water users, a sign conservation efforts may be gaining traction.
🏗️ Development & Business
Renovation of historic Tucson House high-rise officially underway. Work began March 10 at the Tucson House, 1501 N. Oracle Road, with a celebration attended by Gov. Katie Hobbs, Mayor Regina Romero, and other city officials. The project brings new life to one of downtown Tucson's most prominent mid-century landmarks.
Legacy Learning to open Tucson campus for students with visual and auditory impairments. Private education institution Legacy Learning Community will open a new Tucson campus in Fall 2026 serving special education students, including those with visual and auditory impairments previously served by Arizona Schools for the Deaf and Blind. The school announced the expansion following ASDB's announced closure and relocation of programs.
Marc Acuña named CEO of Make Way for Books. Tucson educator Marc Acuña has been appointed chief executive of Make Way for Books, the local nonprofit focused on early childhood literacy. Acuña, who spent his career advocating for education-driven causes, called the role "the opportunity of a lifetime."
🎉 Community & Events
Logan Phillips named Tucson Poet Laureate for 2026–2029. The City of Tucson, the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, and the U of A Poetry Center have jointly appointed Logan Phillips as poet laureate for the next three years. The position supports literary programming and community engagement across the city.
Pima Air & Space Museum marks 50 years. The Pima Air and Space Museum, which opened in 1976, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The museum's collection has grown to approximately 400 aircraft and draws visitors from around the world to its outdoor and indoor exhibits on the south side of Tucson.
UA Wildcats return home to packed McKale after historic Final Four run. Hundreds of fans filled McKale Memorial Center Sunday evening to welcome the Arizona men's basketball team home after a 91-73 loss to Michigan ended the Wildcats' first Final Four appearance in 25 years. Head Coach Tommy Lloyd was named the 2026 Naismith Coach of the Year — the first Arizona coach to receive the honor — and signed a contract extension through 2031; the team's 36 wins set a new school record.
⛈️ Weather — Tucson
No active watches, warnings, or advisories in effect for Pima County.
Today (Monday): Mostly cloudy. High near 87°F. South-southwest winds 7–10 mph. 10% chance of precipitation. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low around 55°F. South-southwest winds 2–7 mph. Tuesday: Sunny. High near 88°F. South-southwest winds 2–10 mph. Outlook: Warm, mostly sunny conditions persist through Thursday with highs reaching 92°F Wednesday and Thursday. A chance of showers and thunderstorms develops Saturday (30%), with temperatures easing to the low 80s. The unsettled pattern continues into Saturday night (40%) and Sunday (40%), before clearing next week.
NWS Tucson Forecast API