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Flags representing the United States and Mexico are bundled together decoratively.

Leaders from Arizona and Sonora meet to strengthen political and economic bonds

Aug 23, 2019 The officials discussed trade, tourism and development at the annual "megaregion" meeting.
Roche senior manager Heidi Barnett, left, and Empire High School chemistry teacher Hillary Stacey at Roche/Ventana's Oro Valley lab.

Tucson educators bringing experience in STEM industry to classrooms

Aug 16, 2019 The UA-generated fellowship placed teachers in Arizona technology and medical companies for the summer.
From left, The Buzz host Christopher Conover, Lisette DeMars, Scott Egan, Debi Chess Mabi and Gracie Soto.

Gentrification and changing neighborhoods in Tucson

Aug 1, 2019 We continue our housing series with a live community discussion.
A sign for a long forgotten photography studio on Fourth Avenue was revealed when the building housing the Flycatcher bar was torn down. The Historic Fourth Avenue Coalition wants the decades-old "ghost sign" preserved as the Union on Sixth project is built next door.

'Ghost sign' revealed as Flycatcher is demolished

Jul 23, 2019 The decades-old sign advertises a photography studio.
Tony Paniagua interviews Liza Noland, director of rural programs for Local First Arizona, via Skype at Arizona Public Media.

Arizona organization offers help to boost rural economies

Jul 19, 2019 A discussion with Liza Noland, director of rural programs for Local First Arizona.
Twenty-dollar bills.

Remittances to Mexico break monthly record In May

Jul 8, 2019 Mexicans abroad sent $3.2 million to their home country, 1.5% more than the previous year.
Border patrol searches through tomatoes at port of entry.

Mexican tomato imports still up after duties were imposed

Jul 5, 2019 Import weights in Nogales have increased year-over-year for two months in a row, though opponents warn higher prices are yet to come.
Barriers around development taking place near Mercado San Agustin, January 2019. Surrounding areas are experiencing a rise in the cost of housing.

Addressing Tucson's housing challenges

Jun 28, 2019 Three local housing groups discuss today's housing challenges and ideas to help solve them.
Sonora's Luis Gonzalez (left) hands a signed copy of a memorandum of understanding to Arizona's Matthew Earl Jones on the first day of meetings for the Arizona-Mexico Commission.

Arizona, Sonora ink nonbinding deal to draw more filmmakers

Jun 27, 2019 Officials hope the region will compete with other world film destinations.
Madeleine Erasto, who's family are refugees from the Congo, dances to the live music at the family fun fest of the World Refugee Day celebration at Catalina High School on Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Tucson.

World Refugee Day in Tucson

Jun 26, 2019 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The youth photography program, Parks in Focus. And The Southwest Fair Housing Council observes the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.
Mexcio President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele in Chiapas, Mexico.

Mexico invests in trees in El Salvador to fight migration crisis

Jun 24, 2019 The strategy involves creating new employment opportunities in Central American countries.
Barcelona Manor, a northwest Tucson condominium built in 1972. A one bedroom unit in this development that sold for $36,400 in 2013 was advertised for $78,000 in 2019 — a 114% increase over six years. Buyers are finding similar changes across the low-cost Tucson real estate market.

Affordable Tucson homes in short supply

Jun 24, 2019 Condo and townhome buyers have seen prices spike.
A TuSimple self-driving truck.

Pima Community College to offer self-driving truck courses

Jun 14, 2019 Those completing the course may get priority for TuSimple autonomous vehicle jobs.
Workers sort through tomatoes at a packing plant in southern Sonora, Mexico.

Sigh of relief for border businesses after Mexico tariff threat

Jun 10, 2019 Last year, $14.5 billion in imports from Mexico passed through the Nogales commercial port alone.
University of Arizona Eller College of Management economist George Hammond sits across from Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera at Arizona Public Media on June 6, 2019.

Economist: Tariffs ineffective as a political strategy

Jun 7, 2019 A discussion with UA economist George Hammond.
File image of a box of produce from Mexico.

Arizona Chamber of Commerce speaks out against Mexican tariff threat

Jun 7, 2019 The group says Arizona consumers could see expenses go up.

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