NPR: Company Plans to Launch Balloon Ride to Stratosphere
Oct 23, 2013 World View, a new space tourism company in Tucson, would offer option to passengers as early as 2015; price about $75K.
Phoenix Council to Vote on Opening Trade Office in Mexico
Oct 16, 2013 City leaders trying to follow example of neighbors in Southwest that have successfully established a business presence across the border.
Brewer Will Continue to Use State Money to Keep Grand Canyon Open
Oct 16, 2013 National park will remain open for another 9 days; AZ governor had until Weds to make decision, send funds to fed gov.
North AZ Towns Losing Millions Over Closure of Grand Canyon
Oct 10, 2013 Government shutdown costing the region about $12M, estimates say; town of Tusayan has felt much impact since most income comes from canyon's tourism.
Future of Baseball in Southern AZ May Be in Limbo
Oct 9, 2013 As stadiums seat empty and amid future move of the Tucson Padres to El Paso for the 2014 season.
Elected Officials in AZ Continue Shutdown Criticism
Oct 7, 2013 GOP lawmaker: 'Mean-spirited actions' by Obama; Dem congressman: 'Congress failing to do its job.'
AZ Week: Higher Ed Adjusting to Talent Needs
Sep 27, 2013 Shift to knowledge-based economy of skilled workers, thinkers has universities rethinking their approaches.
Latinos Strong in Economic Recovery, Report Suggests
Sep 23, 2013 Study finds Latino-owned businesses have doubled in number in a decade to 67,500, with more expansion planned.
AZ Jobless Rate Rises to 8.3%; Job Growth Continues
Sep 19, 2013 39,800 jobs added in August; year-over-year job growth rate remains steady at 2%, state officials report.
Brewer: State Finished Last Year With Big Cash Balance
Sep 16, 2013 Preliminary report on 2012-13 fiscal year shows budget at $895M in black; state deficit will be gone early.
Upgrades at Mariposa Port Expected to Boost Nogales
Sep 12, 2013 Mayor, produce industry say renovations at commercial entry from Mexico will speed traffic, add jobs.
Rothschild: Stronger Economic Ties Between AZ, Sonora a Must
Sep 11, 2013 Tucson mayor says he's working to strengthen relationships with Mexican business, governmental officials.
In Your Mail: 2013 Property Tax Statements
Sep 6, 2013 Pima County sends bill details to 450,000 home, business owners; sampling shows reduction on average of 1.1%.
AZ Week: Municipalities Rebounding, Cautiously
Aug 30, 2013 Mayors, other officials express optimism as they leave depths of recession behind, including big budget cuts.
First Tucson Modern Streetcar Arrives Friday
Aug 30, 2013 After 1,600-mile journey from Clackamas, Ore., manufacturing plant; city will spend next month testing it.
AZ Income-Tax Overhaul Target of Study
Aug 19, 2013 Task force will begin meeting Wednesday to consider policy changes leading to legislation for simplification in 2014.Selected Archive Filters
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