Business and Economics

Tucson Starbucks to vote on unionizing

Jul 5, 2022 The vote could make it the fifth location in the state to unionize.

Real estate, rents continue to climb as housing crunch continues

Jul 1, 2022 Prices around Tucson continue to go up, leaving some unable to buy or going through eviction.

Green Valley hospital again in peril

Jun 23, 2022 Employees notified of possible shutdown.

Study says Arizona isn't doing enough to protect consumers from high medical debt

Jun 17, 2022 It calls for policy changes to address the issue.

Tucson sets up hotline for homeless people

Jun 17, 2022 Aims to connect people with shelter, food, other needs.

A grassroots Tucson baker wins a national award for excellence.

Jun 16, 2022 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Renowned author Tom Miller reads from "Where Was I? A Travel Writer's Memoir"; Adiba Nelson shares truth about her first day on the job as a new mother; and remembering cowboy poet & philosopher Baxter Black.

Study says rigid housing laws are contributing to Arizona's housing shortage

Jun 16, 2022 It also says municipalities can make zoning changes to encourage more housing.

Automation could leave many Arizonans out of work, study warns

Jun 9, 2022 It also recommends the state invest more in job training to hedge job losses.

Senate hears bill on Grand Canyon mining

Jun 7, 2022 A Senate subcommittee hears about the importance of the proposal.

Tucson housing market starts to cool off

Jun 3, 2022 Home prices are still on the rise, but not as dramatically.

Lifeguard shortage leaves some Tucson pools closed

Jun 1, 2022 Blame the pandemic and rising wages.

Gas prices will likely stay high through the summer

May 31, 2022 AAA says prices might put a strain on summer travel.

New University of Arizona building focuses on tech startups

May 27, 2022 Tech Launch Arizona helps new businesses get off the ground.

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.

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