Tucson turns down TEP franchise while Cochise County approves jail tax

Updated 8:00 PM May 17, 2023 Cochise County officials tallied an additional 2,079 ballots on Wednesday. The vote did not change the overall outcome of the race. In a statement to the media, they said they still have 157 ballots with signature verification questions that must be answered by Friday. Tucson election officials did not […]

Would NHL Coyotes franchise consider a move to Hartford?

Hartford — Whalers fans, please don’t say never. N of the weekNotice Regarding Uncertain Future Residence in Coyote, Arizona This has again caused NHL fans to speculate about a potential landing spot for a franchise that has struggled for years to find a permanent arena. Some on social media speculated that Hartford, which had been […]

Voters reject TEP franchise agreement

Tucson voters rejected new bill Tucson Power Company Initial results show that the franchise agreement with the city included a fee to help fund the underground installation of a major power line through Midtown, as well as to help fund future climate change programs. Proposition 412 would maintain current franchise fees while increasing city residents’ […]

Will 49ers use franchise tag this offseason?

The 49ers usually don’t need to rely on a franchise tag. They did a great job expanding the player before they needed to use the 1 year tag. It’s hard to imagine the 49ers doing well this offseason. A tag is a one-year, fully-guaranteed contract that equates to one of the top five average salaries […]