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By now most people have had an opportunity to navigate the ongoing construction along the modern streetcar line & traffic has been impacted along the entire route and it's clear that this transportation project will have an impact on the community and Cycling.

Modern Streetcar Tracks Snare Cyclists

Sep 27, 2012 Bike riders say falls common; city engineers working on issues
Downtown Tucson.

Take a Tour of Tucson Cuisine

Sep 27, 2012 Moveable feast: Downtown lunch-time walks now available
Citizens, scientists, economists, and politicians work to transition our current food system into one that grows healthy foods while employing sustainable practices.

Organic Food Production in Transition

Sep 25, 2012 Senior member of Union for Concerned Scientists suggests caution
Tom Early, Lieutenant for the Tucson Police Department is raising awareness about the ongoing problem of metal theft in our community.

Metal Thefts Cost $2M in Tucson

Sep 24, 2012 Police, business groups hope to raise awareness, reduce problem

State Reports Improved Revenues for 2012

Sep 21, 2012 Fiscal year finished $26M better than previously reported
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce released today (September 20th) a report on the Hispanic Market in Tucson and surrounding communities.

Latino Spending at $7.3B in Pima County

Sep 20, 2012 'All businesses can benefit' as population gains economic influence
Despite the spike in gas prices, independent dealers say they are struggling because it's hard to make money on gasoline alone.

Gasoline Prices Continue Rising

Sep 14, 2012 Arizonans paying 35 cents more than one month ago

AZ Foreclosure Rate Continues Decline

Sep 13, 2012 Down 28.7% in a year; still 4th worst in U.S. with 7,900 August filings
SB 1070 protest in 2010.

Study: Undocumented Boost AZ Economy

Sep 11, 2012 Opponents say they cost state much more in services

AZ Week: Obama's Economic Report Card

Sep 7, 2012 2 state economists say much more - or much less - could be done

AZ Housing Prices Up 16.6% in 1 Year

Sep 4, 2012 State leads U.S. in biggest gain since 2006, tracking firm says
Economists David Wells, left, and Byron Schlomach analyzed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's economic plan for *Arizona Week*

AZ Week: Economists Disagree on Romney Plan

Aug 31, 2012 It moves nation in right direction, one says; 'it doesn't add up,' says another

AZ Revenues Continue to Outperform Budget

Aug 20, 2012 Fiscal '12 surplus revised upward by $22M; July income above forecast
Despite the tough economy, some people are taking chances on new businesses and women are a vital part of the entrepreneurs.

AZ Week: Economy Takes Baby Steps

Aug 17, 2012 Job growth slow, steady; infrastructure attention needed, economist says
Construction for Tucson's light rail system continues along Fourth Avenue.

Another Month of Streetcar Work Downtown

Aug 14, 2012 So says head of public-private development group promoting business

AZ Mayors Seek Business in Mexico

Aug 14, 2012 Trade mission starts in Hermosillo, proceeds to capital

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