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David Witchner, Assistant Business Editor with the Arizona Daily Star works at his desk.

So. AZ Employment Growing Slowly

Apr 29, 2013 High-tech industries up double digits; overall increase less than 1%

AZ Week: Job Training Potential Unmet

Apr 26, 2013 Career Tech Ed, JTEDs need more funding, less stigma, advocates say
Mariachis perform at the Santa Cruz Nature and Heritage Festival.

Santa Cruz Festival Highlights Border

Apr 24, 2013 Culture, history, nature all wrapped into one unique region
Despite the tough economy, some people are taking chances on new businesses and women are a vital part of the entrepreneurs.

AZ Week: Economy, Tax Revenues Slow to Grow

Apr 12, 2013 Economists forecast recovery by 2015, one calls for conservative budgeting

AZ Foreclosure Filings Continue Decline

Apr 11, 2013 National filings for March lowest in 5 1/2 years

Retailers Mull Online Vs. Store Strategies

Apr 8, 2013 As e-commerce grows, businesses adjust, consumer scientist says
A bright red bird sits perched on a tree branch.

Desert River Harbors Life

Apr 3, 2013 San Pedro encompasses multiple wildlife habitats

AZ Week: State Pensions in Peril

Mar 29, 2013 Taxpayer-funded retirement systems $18B short; no quick fixes

AZ Week: State Road System at 'Pivotal Point'

Mar 22, 2013 $350M in cuts means shift to maintenance, less expansion

Half of AZ Roads in Bad Condition, Report Says

Mar 22, 2013 968 bridges also found deficient or obsolete by civil engineering group
Tucson City Hall

Tucson Seeks Reduced Plastic Bag Use

Mar 20, 2013 City will track use, recycling; no enforcement mechanism included

AZ Foreclosure Rate Falls

Mar 14, 2013 State ranked 6th worst in February, best showing in years
Shoppers pay a visit to The HabiStore. It's a thrift store operated by Habitat for Humanity.

Recycling: Win-Win for People, Nature

Mar 6, 2013 Second-hand stores save money, resources

Sequester Affects Tucson: Health, UA, More

Mar 1, 2013 Cuts ordered; furloughs would take 30 days to kick in
Despite the tough economy, some people are taking chances on new businesses and women are a vital part of the entrepreneurs.

AZ Week: No Recession from Budget Cuts

Mar 1, 2013 State could lose 30,000 jobs in 2 years, see growth slowed
The aqueduct in Queretaro Mexico

U.S. Business Fuels Mexican City's Boom

Feb 28, 2013 Querétaro is an example of what's working in Mexico, economists say

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