Joe Ferguson
@joeferguson.bsky.social
Reporter for the @TucsonAgenda. Likes don’t = endorsements. Contact me @ joe@tucsonagenda.com.
Silverbell Road is still cracked and crumbling. Tangerine Road improvements are still delayed. Now Marana voters are being asked to trust RTA Next will finally deliver — here’s what’s actually in the $2.67B plan for the fast-growing town.
www.tucsonagenda.com/p/from-farml...
www.tucsonagenda.com/p/from-farml...
From farmlands to freeways
Marana’s growing pains ... Stranger danger ... And she did not wake up today to be a weak-ass bitch.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Silverbell Road is still cracked and crumbling. Tangerine Road improvements are still delayed. Now Marana voters are being asked to trust RTA Next will finally deliver — here’s what’s actually in the $2.67B plan for the fast-growing town.
www.tucsonagenda.com/p/from-farml...
www.tucsonagenda.com/p/from-farml...
Arizona AG Mayes calls out DHS Secretary Noem, after she called Arizona the worst state for election integrity/security.
"Multiple investigations, independent audits, and courts across this country have all reached the same conclusion: voter fraud is exceedingly rare," Mayes said in a statement.
"Multiple investigations, independent audits, and courts across this country have all reached the same conclusion: voter fraud is exceedingly rare," Mayes said in a statement.
February 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Arizona AG Mayes calls out DHS Secretary Noem, after she called Arizona the worst state for election integrity/security.
"Multiple investigations, independent audits, and courts across this country have all reached the same conclusion: voter fraud is exceedingly rare," Mayes said in a statement.
"Multiple investigations, independent audits, and courts across this country have all reached the same conclusion: voter fraud is exceedingly rare," Mayes said in a statement.
Just in case you wanted to watch the #PimaSupes retreat today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrEf...
Pima County Board of Supervisors Retreat - February 9, 2026
YouTube video by Pima County Arizona
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February 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Just in case you wanted to watch the #PimaSupes retreat today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrEf...
I went to Nogales this week for the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social. Here's my fact-check of Secretary Noem's comments from her visit on Wednesday.
Hundreds of federal agents, a freshly painted black border fence, and a whole lot of Trump praise: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem brought a carefully staged victory lap to Nogales — heavy on symbolism, light on substance.
February 7, 2026 at 9:31 PM
I went to Nogales this week for the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social. Here's my fact-check of Secretary Noem's comments from her visit on Wednesday.
Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar has announced his retirement, leaving the city of Tucson. Kasmar has been with the department since 2000.
Tucson Deputy Police Chief Monica Prieto has been selected as the next chief of Tucson Police Department. Prieto has been with TPD since 1999.
Tucson Deputy Police Chief Monica Prieto has been selected as the next chief of Tucson Police Department. Prieto has been with TPD since 1999.
February 5, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar has announced his retirement, leaving the city of Tucson. Kasmar has been with the department since 2000.
Tucson Deputy Police Chief Monica Prieto has been selected as the next chief of Tucson Police Department. Prieto has been with TPD since 1999.
Tucson Deputy Police Chief Monica Prieto has been selected as the next chief of Tucson Police Department. Prieto has been with TPD since 1999.
A quick postscript from day's thread. At some point I wrote "data center" rather than ICE detention center.
To be clear, the county was talking about planned ICE detention center in Marana.
To be clear, the county was talking about planned ICE detention center in Marana.
February 3, 2026 at 10:52 PM
A quick postscript from day's thread. At some point I wrote "data center" rather than ICE detention center.
To be clear, the county was talking about planned ICE detention center in Marana.
To be clear, the county was talking about planned ICE detention center in Marana.
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Good morning, #Tucson. I am here at the #PimaSupes this morning for the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social.
Good morning, #Tucson. I am here at the #PimaSupes this morning for the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social.
February 3, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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Good morning, #Tucson. I am here at the #PimaSupes this morning for the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social.
Good morning, #Tucson. I am here at the #PimaSupes this morning for the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social.
Senator Ruben Gallego puts out a statement a few minutes ago on DHS funding, voting no today on the spending bill.
“I cannot vote to give ICE and Border Patrol more money to terrorize our communities until we see significant changes to how these agencies operate,” Gallego said.
“I cannot vote to give ICE and Border Patrol more money to terrorize our communities until we see significant changes to how these agencies operate,” Gallego said.
January 29, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Senator Ruben Gallego puts out a statement a few minutes ago on DHS funding, voting no today on the spending bill.
“I cannot vote to give ICE and Border Patrol more money to terrorize our communities until we see significant changes to how these agencies operate,” Gallego said.
“I cannot vote to give ICE and Border Patrol more money to terrorize our communities until we see significant changes to how these agencies operate,” Gallego said.
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Tucsonans are gathering just outside the ICE offices on South Country Club Road.
Tucsonans are gathering just outside the ICE offices on South Country Club Road.
January 26, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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Tucsonans are gathering just outside the ICE offices on South Country Club Road.
Tucsonans are gathering just outside the ICE offices on South Country Club Road.
The group at Freedom Park might look small, but every single parking spot in the parking lot along 29th is full. And more people are still driving thru looking for parking.
Here is a quick video from the peaceful protest.
Here is a quick video from the peaceful protest.
January 25, 2026 at 12:37 AM
The group at Freedom Park might look small, but every single parking spot in the parking lot along 29th is full. And more people are still driving thru looking for parking.
Here is a quick video from the peaceful protest.
Here is a quick video from the peaceful protest.
I’m attending a campaign rally for former #TucsonCouncil member Rocque Perez - this is not an endorsement, I’m here as a reporter - to listen to his speech (as well as endorsements from other local pols.)
January 24, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I’m attending a campaign rally for former #TucsonCouncil member Rocque Perez - this is not an endorsement, I’m here as a reporter - to listen to his speech (as well as endorsements from other local pols.)
Happening now:
Locals are protesting against the Trump Administration and ICE outside of the El Con Mall.
Locals are protesting against the Trump Administration and ICE outside of the El Con Mall.
January 23, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Happening now:
Locals are protesting against the Trump Administration and ICE outside of the El Con Mall.
Locals are protesting against the Trump Administration and ICE outside of the El Con Mall.
The modern streetcar is the RTA’s crown jewel.
The rest of the story? Half-built roads, unfinished promises, and a March vote that decides what gets finished — and what stays stuck forever.
Ballots for RTA Next (Props 418 & 419) hit mailboxes Feb. 11.
tucsonagenda.beehiiv.com/p/tucson-s-s...
The rest of the story? Half-built roads, unfinished promises, and a March vote that decides what gets finished — and what stays stuck forever.
Ballots for RTA Next (Props 418 & 419) hit mailboxes Feb. 11.
tucsonagenda.beehiiv.com/p/tucson-s-s...
Tucson's streets in 20 years
What RTA Next means for the future of Tucson.
tucsonagenda.beehiiv.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:34 PM
The modern streetcar is the RTA’s crown jewel.
The rest of the story? Half-built roads, unfinished promises, and a March vote that decides what gets finished — and what stays stuck forever.
Ballots for RTA Next (Props 418 & 419) hit mailboxes Feb. 11.
tucsonagenda.beehiiv.com/p/tucson-s-s...
The rest of the story? Half-built roads, unfinished promises, and a March vote that decides what gets finished — and what stays stuck forever.
Ballots for RTA Next (Props 418 & 419) hit mailboxes Feb. 11.
tucsonagenda.beehiiv.com/p/tucson-s-s...
Tucson is drawing a line in the desert.
City leaders want parks, parking garages and public buildings to be safe from ICE operations — even as federal agents claim they don’t need warrants.
Will it matter? That’s the big question.
tucsonagenda.beehiiv.com/p/city-counc...
City leaders want parks, parking garages and public buildings to be safe from ICE operations — even as federal agents claim they don’t need warrants.
Will it matter? That’s the big question.
tucsonagenda.beehiiv.com/p/city-counc...
City council ices ICE
No ICE on Tucson land ... But Marana is fine ... And no more resolutions, please!
tucsonagenda.beehiiv.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Tucson is drawing a line in the desert.
City leaders want parks, parking garages and public buildings to be safe from ICE operations — even as federal agents claim they don’t need warrants.
Will it matter? That’s the big question.
tucsonagenda.beehiiv.com/p/city-counc...
City leaders want parks, parking garages and public buildings to be safe from ICE operations — even as federal agents claim they don’t need warrants.
Will it matter? That’s the big question.
tucsonagenda.beehiiv.com/p/city-counc...
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.