Business and Economics

Pima County Proposal: Social Services Could be Funded Privately

Feb 26, 2014 County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry proposes change to save money, return savings to investors.

A-10 Elimination Proposed by Secretary of Defense

Feb 24, 2014 The Tucson-based aircraft is on the budgetary chopping block again; nearly 80 of them based in Davis-Monthan.

Tucson Bus Riders Face Higher Fares, Service Cuts

Feb 20, 2014 City Council needs more revenue, expense savings to erase deficit; public hearings start next month on issues.

Immigration Poll: Equal Number Prioritize Reform, Border Security

Feb 18, 2014 First time in years the numbers received equal support; figures come after House Republicans say issue unlikely to progress this year.

Expert: PHX Housing Slowdown Could Forecast Tucson Slowdown

Feb 17, 2014 ASU study shows sales and availability of housing decreased in late 2013; Phoenix real estate market slow past 2 months.

Tucson Working to Revive Miracle Mile, Property Owners See Value

Feb 14, 2014 In the decades since being the main highway to and through Tucson, street earned a reputation as a den of illicit activity, but things are changing.

AZ Foreclosure Filings Drop to Pre-Recession Levels

Feb 13, 2014 January's report ranks AZ 17th in the country; there were 2,363 last month, according to RealtyTrac.

Agriculture Act Restores Disaster Aid to AZ Ranchers

Feb 12, 2014 Omnibus Federal Farm Bill encompassed a variety of agricultural programs from conservation to food stamps.

Brewer, Sonora Gov Collaborating to Lure Tech Businesses to Area

Feb 12, 2014 Pair announce new partnership to attract companies from around the world to Arizona-Sonora region.

Building a Southern Arizona Food Economy

Feb 3, 2014 Investors, advocates look for ways to grow local and get residents to buy local; it's healthier, they say.

Experts: Feb. Peak of Tourism in Tucson, Not as High as It Was

Jan 31, 2014 With the gem show underway, visitors from all over coming in, however since 2008 number of tourists has declined.

Tucson Proposes Film Incentives to Regenerate Industry

Jan 27, 2014 Rental discount offered on city property for productions costing $2M or more to stop 'flyover' to NM, Texas.

2013 AZ Home Sales Prices Up 19%, Sales Lag

Jan 23, 2014 Phoenix sees 17% sales decline due to lack of inventory; Tucson median price up 8%, report says.

New Group Proposes Pro Baseball in Tucson

Jan 17, 2014 Independent league wants to place team at Kino Stadium; financial, leasing issues, legacy of failure stand in way.

Financial Issues Topping List in 2014 for Tucson, Pima County

Jan 7, 2014 Budget deficits, lagging economy, lead local governments to look to job creation.

AZ Week: Mexican Shoppers Enhance State Economy

Dec 20, 2013 Estimates put annual stimulus at $1 billion annually; Tucson area merchants are biggest beneficiaries.

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