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Tucson will help essential workers buy homes

May 26, 2022 The program builds off of a current city and county program.

Tucson teachers earn less than teachers in similar Western cities

May 24, 2022 A study by University of Arizona economists shows teacher salaries in Tucson aren’t keeping up with the nation or even Western cities comparable in size or cost of living

The past and future of Tucson's film industry

May 20, 2022 As lawmakers consider an incentive program to draw more film productions to Arizona, The Buzz examines the industry's role in Tucson.

Arizona hits record low unemployment, but Tucson lags in jobs recovery

May 20, 2022 The state also recorded one of the highest quit rates in the country.

Tucson brings in few affordable housing programs through federal tax credits

Apr 27, 2022 Officials say the city is at a disadvantage for the competitive program.

Federal government could take over job safety enforcement from Arizona

Apr 20, 2022 OSHA is starting the process of revoking Arizona's state plan this week.

End to unemployment benefits had very little effect on job market

Apr 19, 2022 Gov. Ducey touted the move last summer as a fix to the tight labor market

Tensions at Texas border meant increased commercial crossing in Nogales

Apr 18, 2022 Delays and blockades that stemmed from new inspections on northbound commercial vehicles pushed some additional cargo traffic to Arizona’s border.

The future of work

Apr 15, 2022 This week, The Buzz focuses on the future of work in a tight labor market.

Regulators approve rate increase for Tucson Electric Power customers

Apr 14, 2022 Tucson Electric Power customers will see their monthly bills go up by about four dollars on average.

Biosphere 2 starts a tech incubator

Apr 13, 2022 The laboratory welcomed four tech startups in a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Students compete at southern Arizona construction-skills competition

Apr 12, 2022 Corporate sponsored events offers a chance for them to get good-paying jobs in an exploding industry

HUD raises purchase price limit for homebuyer assistance in Tucson

Apr 8, 2022 The new limit is 95% of the median home value in the city.

"We Are Prone To Accidents Close to Home..." The songs of Oceanography.

Apr 7, 2022 Also on ARIZONA SPOTLIGHT: How UA recipients of the Mellon Foundation's "Fronteridades" grant are exploring the border experience; and author Jodie Hollander talks about leading a free series of "Poetry in the Parks" workshops.

Old Tucson prepares to reopen under new management

Apr 6, 2022 New company is shooting for opening by Halloween

Electric bills to rise $9-$13 a month under TEP plan

Apr 5, 2022 State regulators will decide on the proposal next week.

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