Town of Florence assessing impact of possible prison closure
Jan 24, 2020 About 10% of the town budget is tied to the Florence State Prison.
As strike against Asarco enters fourth month, workers remain determined
Jan 14, 2020 Workers brought their fight to the state Capitol on Monday, rallying to demand that lawmakers hold foreign companies accountable for their treatment of U.S. workers.
Number of Mexicans granted work visas in the U.S. increases
Jan 13, 2020 Mexico praised the rise in migrants taking part in U.S. work visa programs, calling it a sign of the countries' strong economic partnership.
Help wanted, and wanted, and wanted: Census to hire 57,000 in Arizona
Jan 9, 2020 Most of the jobs in Arizona involve going door to door to interview people who have not filled out the census form.
New online tool points consumers Native American-owned businesses
Jan 8, 2020 The RezRising website and phone app aims to not only draw attention to Native American entrepreneurs, but also change attitudes.
Arizona minimum wage workers get a raise this year
Jan 3, 2020 The minimum wage increased from $11 to $12 an hour as a result of a 2016 proposition.
The future automated workplace
Dec 19, 2019 How the "new industrial revolution" will affect jobs and education in Tucson and Pima County.
Striking mine worker unions call on government to intervene
Dec 17, 2019 The unions filed charges of unfair labor practices against Asarco in response to the company's best and final offer.
Regulators approve renewable energy plan for UA
Dec 11, 2019 The plan has Tucson Electric Power using solar and wind sources to meet all the university's electricity needs by 2021.
Food bank giving out energy-saving kits
Dec 9, 2019 TEP donated 11,000 kits with LED bulbs and water-saving gadgets for distribution at Tucson's food bank.
What’s the military’s economic impact in Arizona?
Dec 6, 2019 A 2017 study from the Maguire Company measured the military's economic output.
Sinema sponsors bill to help cover cost of family leave
Dec 5, 2019 The bill is a bipartisan proposal with White House support.
Streetcar from the airport to Tucson Mall? A federal grant could put plans in motion.
Dec 1, 2019 As the city looks to expand its transit network, it wants to prevent gentrification and displacement.
Raytheon Missile Systems president discusses growth and priorities in Tucson
Nov 22, 2019 Plus, young employees share what it's like to work at the company.
East side development renews concerns about water and growth
Nov 20, 2019 Members of the City Council say it's time for the state to pitch in with CAP water.
Korean company takes interest in Sonoran solar projects
Nov 18, 2019 The two Sonoran projects will have an estimated peak capacity of roughly 125 megawatts each.Selected Archive Filters
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