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Sen. Kelly heads to Mercado to talk issues with business owners

Mar 17, 2025 Kelly's visit included Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as they chatted with business owners.

AZ Sen. Mark Kelly urges Trump to reconsider tariffs

Mar 12, 2025 Kelly warns they hurt Arizona's economy, raise prices, and threaten key industries.

On Harriet Tubman Day, a new effort to place the abolitionist on the $20 bill launches

Mar 10, 2025 Monday's announcement is the latest push to honor Tubman on the currency and remove Jackson, the country's seventh president and a slaveholder.

Fluctuating tariffs causing instability for Arizona produce

Mar 8, 2025 The uncertainty of fluctuating tariffs is causing hardship and economic instability for Arizona produce companies, according to small business owners and larger produce companies who recently shared their concerns with Governor Katie Hobbs.

Pima County Board of Supervisors reviews federal funding freeze impact

Mar 4, 2025 Officials warn that paused grants and funding cuts could impact essential county programs.

High housing costs frustrate Arizonans, even as Tucson market cools

Mar 4, 2025 A new study suggests many Arizonans are willing to commute further if it means lower housing costs.

Tariffs could raise price of produces, cars and more

Mar 3, 2025 President Donald Trump is renewing his promise of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, saying he could implement them as soon as Tuesday, which experts say could lead to higher costs for consumers across a host of products.

Tucson home prices down slightly as market shows signs of cooling.

Feb 28, 2025 Data from Realtor.com show a slight price dip and other signs of a moderating market.

Pima County reviews $150 million federal grants at risk amid funding freeze

Feb 26, 2025 County officials assess potential financial losses, job impacts and budget adjustments.

Forecast predicts slowed but continued job growth in Arizona

Feb 26, 2025 State economists predict most sectors and counties will continue to add workers in the coming years.

Fabric giant Joann is going out of business and closing all 800 of its stores

Feb 25, 2025 The crafts retailer formerly known as Jo-Ann Fabrics had been struggling financially for several years following a DIY-driven uptick in sales during the early days of the pandemic.

Harvesting Fruit for Better Health, Understanding and Friendships

Feb 24, 2025 Iskashitaa Refugee Network volunteers glean grapefruit, oranges and other fruit from Tucson-area trees

Saguaro National Park visitor centers to close Mondays amid National Park Service layoffs

Feb 21, 2025 Two visitor center staff laid off ahead of busy tourism season.

'It was the very beginning of my career': National Park Service layoffs impact Southern Arizona

Feb 19, 2025 National park job cuts spark concerns over conservation, tourism and the future of public lands.

Retailers including Trader Joe's and Kroger have begun limiting egg purchases

Feb 13, 2025 Experts say it's hard to predict when the industry will bounce back from the effects of bird flu.

Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Food, and Friends

Feb 13, 2025 International visitors flock to Tucson for the annual shiny shows.

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