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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Hi! I am back tonight at the #SouthTucson Council meeting tonight. Unfortunately, there is no live stream.

Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

“Nature abhors a vacuum.” This is the case during the political season as well, as no good “spot” can be left on busy Tucson street corners. It looks like the Ciscomani sign has been moved, taken down and leaving behind a lone Juan + Donald sign. (The anti-Prop 425 is new.)

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I’ve always wondered whether in the era of media consolidation who the Arizona Daily Star would merge with but I always thought Gannett *ahem* USA Today was a long shot.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 I’ve been outside of this meeting space just outside of Green Valley at least a dozen times in my career as a reporter. Check back in ~20 minutes to see which political rally I am attending today for the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

On my way to cover a @joannamendoza.com event this morning, I drove by the weekly Saturday morning protest - led by LD18 Democrats - outside of Ciscomani’s office.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I teased earlier in the week that there would be a rolling billboard truck driving around #Tucson, criticizing two term Congressman Juan Ciscomani. I never caught up with the the truck, but someone from Unseat Ciscomani shared a few pictures. It is going to be an intense six week. #AZ06

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Tucson Agenda @tucsonagenda.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Kicking the water can Tucson’s too-large water use ordinance? How much water is too much?

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Kicking the water can

Tucson cracks down on large water users — sort of.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Yes, the 120 day data center moratorium was passed late Tuesday night by the #PimaSupes. We dug into the details of what they actually passed and what it means to the two data centers we know about it. In short? Both are completely exempt from the moratorium.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Good evening, #Tucson. I'll be doing my best to give you the play by play from the #PimaSupes meeting.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

New thread coming up in just a moment. Today's musical interlude is from The La's. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUl8...

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There She Goes - The La's ("So I Married An Axe Murderer", 1993)

YouTube video by 90s Movies Soundtracks

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I am going to #PimaSupes tonight, but I stopped by a small protest in front of #Tucson City Hall. The (Tucson chapter) of the Democratic Socialists of America is protesting #TEP’s #Proposition421, a 25 year franchise agreement with the City of Tucson.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

An exclusive in today @tucsonagenda.bsky.social about the southern Arizona data center that no one has been talking about - and it is much farther along from breaking ground than you might think. #ProjectGravel

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Two billboards have been put up by the @pimadems.bsky.social recently, both commenting on the changes in society under the Trump Administration. This one is a block away from Ciscomani’s office.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 I am back in front of Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office in midtown #Tucson as activists set up out front (on the sidewalk) to discuss the cuts to healthcare due to the signing of the “Big, Beautiful Bill” - also known as HR1 - last year.

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It’s “Mrs. Powers” during my day job @mrspowersdayjob.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

An AZ friend of mine discovered last week that she was no longer registered to vote! CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION!

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 I am at the @joannamendoza.com rally with @petebuttigieg.bsky.social tonight. Reception isn’t great - but I’ll add to the thread as I can.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Group check: I am at a political rally and had to give my name. Someone said: The “famous Joe Ferguson.” I responded: “Better than the infamous Joe Ferguson.” A.) Take the compliment or B.) Keep being a curmudgeon?

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 If you’ve been wondering what has happened to the # NoKings rallies in #Tucson, they haven’t disappeared entirely. I’d argue they’ve morphed over the summer into something else.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We tried something different with last night’s #AZ06 debate. Well worth your time if you are following the race closely or live in the district.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 I'm back here at #PimaSupes, where I'll be covering their regular/night meeting — which starts at 5 p.m. In the meanwhile, send me your questions in the thread and I'll do my best to answer them.

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LOOKOUT @lookoutnews.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Police say the Venture-N shooting was a hate-motivated attack on the LGBTQ+ community. Online, far-right accounts have filled information gaps with unproven, evidence-free theories about gunman Ousman Ceesay's religion and motive. Read the story: www.lookoutnews.org/ousman-ceesa...

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Police Say Hate Motivated the Venture-N Shooting. The Internet Has Other Theories.

Investigators say they found evidence that Ousman Ceesay targeted LGBTQ+ spaces. Claims that he was motivated by Islamic extremism or political radicalization remain unsupported.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Several thousand people are here tonight in Catalina Park to honor Vincent Siquieros and Cameron Capara tonight. Strangers have brought candles, flowers, their families and friends to honor their memory. No thread tonight, just listening to their family and friends talk about these two men.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Hi - #Tucson, I am doing my last of my prep for tonight's #LD21 debate for the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social in our partnership with the Arizona Clean Elections Commission. Have a question you'd like to ask? Fill out this easy, 4 question form. tally.so/r/gDP29N

tally.so

Your questions for Arizona's candidates

Made with Tally, the simplest way to create forms.

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Tucson Agenda @tucsonagenda.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Tucson-area lawmaker Stephanie Stahl Hamilton lost her primary in July, which came as a surprise to some. Now, she’s charting her post-Legislature path.

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Stahl Hamilton speaks up

She lost her primary, but not her ambition … What’s a “good” industry? … And a match made in heaven (or hell).

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We're back! Excited to be back from summer break. Click below from the highlights of the recent #TucsonCouncil meeting.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Hi, I’m back at the #TucsonCouncil and attending their night meeting. No #Spoilers, but tonight should be interesting.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Happening right now, #Tucson. I'm live-blogging from the #TucsonCouncil meeting shortly for the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Arizona Attorney General @azagmayes.bsky.social and #AZ06 Democratic candidate JoAnna Mendoza talk about the need for more funding for drug rehabilitation treatment, resources to fight the fentanyl epidemic in #Tucson.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Last week, the @TucsonAgenda criticized a local elected for how they were handling the press. We used the term "Trumpian" to describe the behavior. Today, ICE essentially decided to say "hold my beer" when it put out this press release (below), demanding that we use the entire thing.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I’m not at #PimaSupes, but on a vote of 4 to 0 (with Christy abstaining) they’ve appointed Jorge Soto as Pima County’s next treasurer, replacing Brian Johnson who resigned last month amid sexual harassment allegations.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

THREAD: Over on X, Congressman Ciscomani attacks #Tucson Mayor Regina Romero (in a new ad attacking Mendoza for her ties to Romero) and then Andy Biggs RTs Ciscomani (and attacks Hobbs.) Then Romero responds by asking where Biggs was on Jan. 6, and then Rep. Grijalva RTs Romero’s post. 1/3

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

A #AZ06 rally featuring the official democratic nominee for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, JoAnna Mendoza JoAnna w/ Sen Mark Kelly, Gabby Giffords, Gov. Katie Hobbs, AG Kris Mayes, and Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva has more than 100 people waiting is triple degree temps to get in.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Hi, #Tucson. I am at an event hosted by LUCHA today. LUCHA is expecting of a heat map showing ICE activity around voting centers, highlighting how immigration enforcement activity, public fear, & misinformation can impact voter access, especially in immigrant, Latino, & mixed-status communities.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Good morning, #Tucson. I didn't post my #LD20 question I had for the candidates at the forum yesterday, because I wanted you to read today's @arizonaagenda.bsky.social first. www.arizonaagenda.com/p/the-vouche... 1/2

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The voucher war returns

The deal that won’t die … XXXXXX … And polling continues to be a scam.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

This is what it looks like when you cover #Tucson politics in the summer.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

One issue that potentially could have impacted @petebuttigieg.bsky.social’s travel plans to #Tucson tomorrow, which had since been cancelled. Earlier this week, his family was swatted and instead of the police, child protective services showed up. (They found no evidence of abuse.) More here:

petebuttigieg.substack.com

A Terrible Thing Happened to My Family

Even in today's climate, there should be one fundamental principle everyone respects: whatever you think about someone in politics, you leave their kids alone.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary @petebuttigieg.bsky.social has canceled his trip to #Tucson on Sunday. He was going to attend a rally for #AZ06 Democratic candidate @joannamendoza.com. No official reason was given for the cancellation.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Good evening, #Tucson. I'll be live-blogging from the #PimaSupes meeting shortly for the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

In Green Valley tonight attending a Latinos For Biggs rally. Just to be clear, I’m here in my capacity as a reporter for the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Not sure what was a bigger sin for those following my posts, me forgetting to announce Vice President J.D. Vance’s planned visit to Oro Valley when I learned about it on Thursday night, or that I didn’t post when I learned that the White House cancelled the trip earlier today. My apologies!

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed HB2873, a bill that Beale Infrastructure got a Chandler Republican to write to allow referendum backers to withdraw their petition after they’ve submitted it to election officials. mcusercontent.com/44a5186aac69...

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I’m in #Marana tonight, listening to a candidate forum featuring individuals running for election to the Marana Town Council. Tonight’s forum is 1 of 2 back-to-back forums, with tonight’s forum featuring challengers to the incumbents. ( Last night’s invited just those running for re-election.)

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Remember the striker bill that Beale got a Chandler Republican to write to allow allow referendum backers to withdraw their petition after they submitted it? It is on Gov. Hobbs' desk, waiting for her signature. (Link to the last time I wrote about HB2873.) www.tucsonagenda.com/p/marana-s-m...

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Marana’s messy data center referendums

Striker bill could kill petitions … Three Marana candidates challenged … And Kalshi has faith in Rodney.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I’ll explain what this has to do with the Governor’s race in tomorrow’s @tucsonagenda.bsky.social.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 Hi, I’m back at the #TucsonCouncil and attending their night meeting.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

It shouldn’t be a surprise but the @pimadems.bsky.social have a packed room for their annual Udall Dinner tonight. Party elders, candidates and former electeds are everywhere.

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