Business and Economics

Federal Budget Plan Helps Southern Arizona

Dec 15, 2014 Temporary spending package brings good news but also uncertainty for region

METRO WEEK: Downtown Parking Changes Coming Soon

Dec 12, 2014 New meters accept plastic payment, no more free parking along 4th Avenue.

Researchers Are Studying Economic Impact of the 4th Avenue Street Fair

Dec 12, 2014 Tucson event is held twice a year, attracting tens of thousands of people from all over.

El Conquistador Deal Being Finalized

Dec 12, 2014 Pending deal between two different buyers that will split up the recently troubled resort and golf course.

Food Bank Wants to Help Local Farmers Make Their Produce More Available

Dec 8, 2014 $100K grant from feds may help the cause.

Feds Hope to Combat Poverty Among Native American Youth

Dec 4, 2014 Obama administration says money for program will come from existing funds, nonprofits.

Raúl Grijalva: A Liberal Leader, Optimistic About 2015

Dec 3, 2014 Immigration, environmental policy top his list of things to protect during 7th term in Congress.

Tucson Fast Food Workers Continue to Demand Better Pay

Dec 3, 2014 Local, nationwide protests happening Thursday; movement began two years ago.

Federal Grant May Help Relieve Navajo Hunger

Dec 2, 2014 1 in 5 on reservation is 'food insecure,' meaning they may not know source of their next meal, researchers say.

Tucson Businesses Prepare for Holiday Shopping Season

Nov 26, 2014 Mayor Jonathan Rothschild declares it 'Buy Local Month.'

Some Undocumented Farmworkers Could Benefit from Obama's Immigration Changes

Nov 26, 2014 Although executive action doesn't address them directly, many have children who are US citizens.

Mexican Consulate Flooded with Calls Since Obama’s Immigration Changes

Nov 24, 2014 Officials set up hotline and mobile app to help prevent scams, provide correct information.

Obama Deportation Deferral May Affect 135,000 in Arizona

Nov 21, 2014 Immigration plan's impact in state also could include visas for high-skilled workers, tightened border security.

Homelessness Down in Arizona

Nov 3, 2014 Tucson's focus to get veterans off the streets contributes to decline in numbers.

Experts: Fewer Trees May Result in Healthier Forests

Oct 28, 2014 Scientists say this could increase water supplies for people, help environment in Northern Arizona.

Expect Mail Delays After Closure of Tucson Postal Service Processing Center

Oct 27, 2014 Agency failed to conduct required impact studies on how service would be affected by closing Cherrybell facility, others around country.

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