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Relishing their jobs: Meet the wonder women of the Weinermobile

Oscar-Meyer “hotdoggers” spend a full year driving the iconic hot dog across the country.
November 24, 2023

Arizona Thanksgiving meal cost down 28% as turkey prices decrease

Arizona consumers faced “historically high” prices for their Thanksgiving meal ingredients in 2022.
November 23, 2023

Sierra Vista City Council approves final plat plan for Buffalo Soldier Ranch housing development

The new development will span about 111 acres and house a maximum of 349 homes
November 22, 2023

How Arizona’s economic engines are rumbling towards Ukraine

Inside the lofty plans of an economic coalition trying to make Arizona integral to Ukraine’s recovery.
November 20, 2023

Protests fill ABOR meeting following UA's financial crisis

University of Arizona President Robert Robbins delivered his State of the University and the board of regents approved a new tuition model.
November 16, 2023

Arizona economic coalition holds meeting with Ukranian officials in Tucson

The AZDIC has acted as a liaison between Arizona business and Ukraine for many months.
November 15, 2023

New report finds immigrant contributions in the state in the billions

A new report by the American Immigration Council found that immigrants contribute more than $26 billion annually to the state’s economy, including more than $5 billion from undocumented immigrants.
November 15, 2023

UA President addresses financial crisis saying they "overinvested"

President Robert Robbins' email came after the University of Arizona garnered criticism over its financial status.
November 13, 2023

Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation set to recieve more than $500,000 grant

The grant is U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Build to Scale program
November 12, 2023

UA leadership: "Our financial health is fragile"

The University of Arizona has implemented a 2% budget cut and started hiring freezes.
November 7, 2023

The Buzz examines Southern Arizona's home rental market

Rent costs have outpaced wage growth, leading to issues for many renters and growth in help for those households.
November 3, 2023

Tucson Green Bank becomes the first green bank in Arizona

Groundswell Capital, a non-profit financing entity in Tucson, is the first green bank in the state
October 31, 2023

U.S. Dep. of Energy announced federal support of three transmission projects

The Southline Transmission Project is one of the three projects and will span from Hidalgo County New Mexico to Pima County in Arizona.
October 30, 2023

The Buzz speaks with Tucson City Council candidates

Candidates see streets, crimes and homelessness as the city's top issues.
October 27, 2023

$1.2 billion American Battery Factory breaks ground in Tucson Southside

The lithium iron phosphate battery manufacturer is expected to bring in billions of dollars to Southern Arizona.
October 26, 2023

The Buzz: El Tour de Mayor of Tucson

AZPM takes a drive around Tucson with three candidates running in the mayor's race.
October 20, 2023

When a reservoir is more than just stored water

Reservoirs are a common solution to the seasonal ebbs and flows of river water. But, for some communities, they are so much more.
October 11, 2023

Water and Copper: How mining's history follows Arizona's feelings about water use in the state

Mining was Arizona's first billion-dollar industry. As we consider our state's economic drivers and their water use, we ask not only how much water goes into mining but what its aftermath does to water.
September 27, 2023

Housing and Water: How government, environmentalists and developers shape Arizona homes

The state's mild winters are often a plus for people who move here. So how does that growing population interact with a shrinking water supply?
September 20, 2023

SRP funds university research

The dozens of projects look at the environment and job recruitment.
September 17, 2023
VIDEO

Arizona Cuisine

Chefs Brett Vibber and Jaren Bates are redefining Arizona cuisine through foraged ingredients, indigenous foods, and an innovative menu.
September 5, 2023

Ignis Clothing

Ian Urquhart is focused on quality street wear at an affordable price, he will be heading to New York Fashion Week this September where Ignis Clothing will be hitting the runway.
July 27, 2023

Sierra Vista's Germany - The German Cafe

Meet the friendly faces behind The German Cafe in Sierra Vista
May 19, 2023

St. Philips Art Market

Take a stroll through Tucson's most iconic weekly open air market focused on uniquely local artists, makers, creators, and food businesses.
February 6, 2023

Jane Hamilton

Three decades ago she had $400 in the bank and was raising four children as a single mother, but that didn’t stop Jane Hamilton from starting her own business.
February 3, 2023

Borderlands Brewers

We follow Ayla Kapahi and Savanna Saldate of Borderlands Brewing Co. as they show off their craft and remind us what we should know about the history of beer.
January 14, 2023
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