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Episode 133: Reaction to Immigration Crackdown

Plus, controversy over proposed UA Honors College dorms, interring indigent vets, more.

More Arizonans File Taxes Online Each Year

87 percent of state residents expected to file online; 91 percent expected to file nationally.

Monday Deadline to Register to Vote in Tucson Election

City seeks half-cent increase in sales tax to fund public safety, street repairs.

Tucson Police, Fire 911 Dispatch to Be Merged

Combining operations expected to improve response times, save money.

IRS Still Needs Proof You Were Insured in 2016

Talk of repealing Affordable Care Act did not result in any change; proof of insurance is still necessary to avoid penalty.

Calendar Quirk Gives Taxpayers Extra Days to File

April 18 means three extra days for people to file, or procrastinate.

Taking the Bait: Scammers Go Phishing During Tax Season

Phishing and impersonation emails look to take advantage of tax document errors.

IRS: Not Doing Your Own Taxes? Pick a Trustworthy Preparer

Untrue statements on a tax return ultimately falls on the filer, not the preparer.

Want a Say in Tucson Sales Tax? Register to Vote This Week

City voters will decide whether to raise sales tax to fund police, fire and streets.

Episode 132: Full-Day Kindergarten Funding Proposal Won't Help Tucson

Plus, local impact of the state budget; Tucson and the sanctuary city controversy.

Maricopa Sheriff to Shut Down Arpaio's Tent City Jail

'Circus-like atmosphere' coming to end; savings could total $4.5 million annually.

Tucson Faces $9 Million Budget Deficit for 2017-18

Job cuts coming, mostly through attrition, plus consolidated services with county.

Flake Asks Dems to Consider Gorsuch; Vote Moves to Senate Floor

Committee sends the nomination to the full Senate, and a likely filibuster.

ADOT Crews Can Now Clear Crashes Before Police Arrive

Rule is meant to line up with state law requiring accidents be cleared as quickly as possible.

Will Tucson Clash with Feds over 'Immigrant Welcoming'?

US Attorney General threatens to cut funding for cities not enforcing federal laws.

Pima County Launches Emergency Alert System

Notifications will come via cell phone text message or email.

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