Bar Wars
State officials say private prisons need tighter regulation. A look inside the Florence Correctional Center suggests they may be right.
By Dave Maass

Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.


The Skinny
Mayor Bob seeks builders' bucks... All the sports that fits... And more!


The Envelope, Please
We award the first annual 'Phoneies' to those public officials who responded, or not, to a phone call from a constituent.
By Dave Devine


Change is in Order
County road construction costs go up as contractors win approval for add-ons that boost the price.
By Chris Limberis


Playing in the Street
What's wrong with a neighborhood saying 'Not in my backyard'? Somebody's got to draw the line.
By Renée Downing


Breath of Fresh Air
Before cable TV and VCRs, there was the late movie. Back when Tucson TV personalities were real, Hank Lominac was the realest of all.
By Tom Danehy


Vol. 19, No. 1
A note from the editor.
By Michael Parnell


This Modern World
An off-site link to Tom Tomorrow's fabulous political cartoon.


Jim Hightower
An off-site link to the home page of Jim Hightower, whose populist musings often appear in the Weekly.



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