Across Tucson, coverage here takes in electric, gas, water, phone and internet utilities. Reporting follows rate requests, grid reliability, infrastructure and the regulators who oversee them.
The Downtown Links project connects Barraza-Aviation Parkway to Saint Mary's Road after a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 6.
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November 5, 2026
Tucson Fixes Parking Meters as Grant Road Delays PersistCity transportation officials outlined repair progress, delayed road projects, and new street funding for Tucson drivers.
November 3, 2026
Tucson Electric Seeks 9.8% Rate IncreaseRegulators are weighing a request that would raise the average residential monthly bill by about $13.50.
October 29, 2026
Tucson Voters to Decide on TEP Franchise AgreementIn November 2026, residents will vote on Proposition 421 to renew Tucson Electric Power's 25-year franchise agreement.
October 21, 2026
Tucson Electric Power Proposes Monthly Rate IncreaseThe utility provider is seeking a rate hike, citing federal policies and increased costs for shareholders.
October 8, 2026
Tucson Voters Will Decide on TEP Franchise ExtensionThe proposed 25-year franchise agreement will appear on the November 2026 ballot for Tucson residents to consider.
October 6, 2026
Tucson Electric Power Proposed Rate IncreaseThe utility company has requested a rate hike that could increase monthly bills for Tucson residents.
October 6, 2026
Tucson Officials Reviewed Voter-Approved InfrastructureThe city provided an update on progress regarding road, safety, and park projects funded since 2012.
September 30, 2026
Tucson Power Outage Affected Over 500 CustomersTucson Electric Power crews restored service to Eastside residents after a downed wire cut electricity on Tuesday.
September 22, 2026
Tucson Council Held Hearing on Water Ordinance RevisionsCity officials weighed proposals to lower usage thresholds for large water consumers across the municipality.
September 22, 2026
Tucson Inspected Fourth Avenue Street SignsThe city transportation department began reviewing faded signage to improve visibility for locals and visitors.
Regular subjects here include rate increase requests, grid performance during extreme heat, water quality and system maintenance, and broadband expansion into underserved areas. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it wherever a utility's service area extends. Desert heat makes summer demand and grid reliability a recurring story in a way few other markets experience. Utility transition plans toward renewable energy and the rate impacts that follow tend to recur as regulatory filings move forward.
