Larry Bodine 
All the writers on the Blog for Arizona are volunteer citizen journalists. We cover the news stories that the daily newspapers overlook, working on our own time. If you value the independent, informed writing and exclusive stories you get every day on the Blog For Arizona, we ask that you support us with a donation. … Read more
Tucson mayoral candidate Steve Farley called for novel approaches to public transit, climate change, the economy, education, healthcare, and gentrification, speaking at a recent meeting of Democrats of Greater Tucson. “Let’s keep Tucson weird and prosperous,” he says. “I’m an artist. I use both sides of my brain. I know we can get this done. … Read more
At the recent mayoral candidate forum, Democrats Regina Romero, Randi Dorman, and Steve Farley all opposed the proposed Tucson Sanctuary City initiative because it would turn asylum seekers and refugees into targets for right-wing attacks. The forum at the UofA, sponsored by the Pima County Young Democrats and the University of Arizona Democrats, was packed … Read more
Click the arrow to hear the broadcast on The Victoria Steele Show on KVOI Radio 1030 AM. Over-prosecution of marijuana possession in Pima County has led to 150 to 200 juveniles being charged with felonies for possessing even the tiniest amount of marijuana, according to Public Defender Joel Feinman. It’s even worse in Yavapai County where … Read more
Pima County School Superintendent Dustin Williams said that the menace of nicotine vaping has now reached into the city’s grade schools. “They look exactly like flash drives,” he said. “The cartridges have the equivalent of an entire pack of cigarettes. So kids are walking around buying these, and selling them to friends at school. Vaping … Read more