Tim Steller

For Star subscribers: Tucson had an alarming 96 traffic fatalities last year, and Arizona ranks as one of the worst states for traffic deaths. But a state legislator is proposing loosening driving laws.

For Star subscribers: Federal agents are increasing checks of people leaving the country at places like the Arizona-Mexico border. It's part of Big Tech and Big Government's growing surveillance regime.

For Star subscribers: The shootings of two employees Friday morning at a Goodwill donation center didn't happen in Tucson city limits. Still, they underscored the ongoing sense of a scary violent town. 

For Star subscribers: Data centers have proliferated in Arizona and are backed by some of the world's richest companies. So why are we giving them a sales-tax break? 

For Star subscribers: Sen. Mark Kelly's apparent presidential ambitions have been boosted by the presidential attention he received after his Nov. 18 video stating "You can refuse illegal orders."

For Star subscribers: Tucson has lagged economically for decades, but it's been especially bad the last couple of years. The council decision to raise some taxes is likely to help keep Tucson mired.

For Star subscribers: A customer got into a tussle with a man stealing cigarettes from a Tucson Circle K. The shoplifter died, and criminal charges could be filed. That's the risk when you intervene.

For Star subscribers: Left-wing political pressure on the University of Arizona campus have been met with right-wing government dictates.