Breaking down Arizona's Primary Election

Breaking down Arizona's Primary Election

Primary Election Day in Arizona is fewer than two weeks away. With ballots already in the hands of voters, The Press Room is talking primaries this week. We're examining key state and local primary races, and examining national trends and polling data as we begin looking ahead to the November midterms. PANEL: Samara Klar, Ph. D., University of Arizona professor; Joe Ferguson, Tucson Agenda

Supreme Court delivers two major immigration decisions

The US Supreme Court has delivered two major decisions on immigration. Our panel of journalists breaks down how the rulings affect Southern Arizona. Plus, some difficult questions facing the University of Arizona on how it manages its money. PANEL: Angela Gervasi, AZPM News; Caitlin Schmidt, Tucson Spotlight; Erik Fink, News 4 Tucson

Border wall standoff in the San Rafael Valley

A standoff in the San Rafael Valley: How opposing sides are responding to a new challenge at the border. Plus, we take a look at Southern Arizona's economic forecast, and the external factors affecting jobs, affordability and more. And as we close out Pride month 2026, what challenges are organizations within the community facing in the future? PANEL: Hannah Cree, Arizona Daily Star; Susan Barnett, Independent Journalist; Paul Ingram, Tucson Sentinel

Arizona's new $18.3B state budget

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a new state budget into law. The Press Room's panel of journalists breaks down what's in the $18.3B budget and what it means for tax cuts and public program funding. Plus, as summer sets and Southern Arizona braces for extreme weather events, we look at the resources available for our most vulnerable residents, the unhoused population. And on the heels of the debate between the Republican candidates for governor, we take a look at that race leading into July's primary election. PANEL: Jim Nintzel, Tucson Sentinel; Joe Ferguson, Tucson Agenda; John Washington, Lookout; Laura Holanszky, AZPM News

Funding public transit safety, plus a potential bus strike

Could Sun Tran drivers be on the verge of a strike? Tucson's Mayor and Council begin to put RTA Next public safety funds to use on public transit. Plus, we talk about the latest development surrounding a South Tucson landmark-turned-eyesore. And with election season coming up, we preview a heated Southern Arizona legislative primary race. PANEL: Nick Rommel, AZPM News; Caitlin Schmidt, Tucson Spotlight; Tim Steller, Arizona Daily Star; Paul Ingram,Tucson Sentinel