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President Barack Obama, speaking in Phoenix Aug. 6, 2013.

Obama: 'Housing Market Beginning to Heal'

Aug 6, 2013 In Phoenix, 'Ground Zero' for meltdown, he calls for new mortgage reforms to continue boosting middle class.
Conceptual drawing of the new Mariposa Port of Entry under construction in Nogales.

Mexico Plans to Spend Millions on Port Renovations

Aug 5, 2013 US has put $200M into upgrading its side of Mariposa Port of Entry, commercial crossing at Nogales.
Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild listens as Larry Lucero, president of the Arizona-Mexico Commission, talks about the pair's recent trip to Mexico to strengthen economic ties between Arizona and Sonora.

Tucson Wants Improved Economic Ties with Mexico

Aug 5, 2013 Mayor says recent trip south of border with AZ business leaders further opened eyes and minds to potential.
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Health Care Marketplaces Begin Enrollment in Fall

Aug 2, 2013 White House says insurance choices will increase for most consumers.
Phyllis Brodsky, Program Coordinator for Project FOCUS, discusses the pilot program at the University of Arizona that helps young adults with intellectual disabilities experience college life.

College Student Poverty Rate Higher Than Average

Jul 30, 2013 Census Bureau says in AZ, 46.9% of those not living with relatives are below federal threshold.

Pima County Asks for Resident Input on Borrowing Plan

Jul 29, 2013 Bond issue intended for 2014 election ballot; 140 proposals must be culled to get figure to $600M or less.

Gasoline Prices on Rise Around AZ

Jul 25, 2013 Statewide average up 3 cents to $3.57 in a week; Tucson lowest at $3.40, Flagstaff highest at $3.75.
Christie Van Cleve, a licensed raptor rehabilitator, shows off an owl.

AZ Nature Festivals Can Boost Local Economy

Jul 24, 2013 Birding events in Tucson, Sierra Vista attract visitors from around the state and country.

Tucson Buying More Solar Power from TEP

Jul 23, 2013 Corporation Commission vote allows city government to expand from 4% renewable energy to 10%.

Border Mayors Talk Immigration, Cross-Border Economics

Jul 22, 2013 Members of the Arizona-Sonora Border Mayors Coalition discuss future plans for their towns.

AZ Revenues Above Budget for Fiscal 2012-13

Jul 22, 2013 Legislative budget analysts report $9.13B brought to state coffers, 1.7% ahead of projections.
Sam Sumner, director of the Community Action program at the Tempe Community Action Agency.

AZ Week: Poverty Comes to Suburbs

Jul 19, 2013 New face of hardship emerges among middle class on edges of Phoenix, Tucson metro areas.
Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild talks with Mike Grassinger, president of the DM-50, a support organization for Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The two are working on the city's goal to end veterans' homelessness by 2015.

Tucson Goal: House Hundreds of Homeless Vets in 2.5 Years

Jul 19, 2013 Mayor Rothschild, city stepping up to national challenge, hopes to lead example for other communities.
Kegs await shipping at Dragoon Brewery in Tucson.

Brewing to Aid 19 Hotshots' Families

Jul 18, 2013 Arizona breweries making a special beer in honor of the Yarnell Fire fallen, all proceeds going to charity.
Pima Community College Downtown Campus.

AZ Week: Community Colleges Key Workforce Training

Jul 12, 2013 21st century economy's approaches mean people can learn more, earn more in career tech education fields.
The fence separating the U.S. from Mexico in Nogales, Ariz.

Immigration Reform Hits Big GOP Wall in US House

Jul 11, 2013 Senate-passed bill will be ignored, Speaker Boehner says; Grijalva, other House Dems rally for passage.

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