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Honduran migrants hang out in a central plaza in Sonoyta, Mexico, across the border from Lukeville, Arizona.

US to Invest $10.6B to Address Migration From Mexico, Central America

Dec 19, 2018 The money is said to be targeted at root causes of migration by investing in development those countries.
Gold coins are among the unclaimed property being auctioned off by the Arizona Department of Revenue in December 2018

Things People Leave Behind: Forgotten Valuables Up for Auction

Dec 13, 2018 Items up for bid include gold, silver, and collectibles left in safe deposit boxes.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador speaks in his home state of Tabasco about what he says is a plan to rescue the oil industry in Mexico, Dec. 9, 2018.

Mexico Lays Out Plans for $8B Oil Refinery

Dec 11, 2018 Andrés Manuel López Obrador promised during his campaign that he would bring down gas prices.
Twenty-dollar bills.

Economic Forecast: Recession Possible by 2020

Dec 10, 2018 The event saw varying degrees of optimism regarding Tucson, the nation and the possibility for recession.
Lea Marquez Peterson answers questions from the press following the 2nd Congressional District debate on Oct. 9, 2018.

Marquez Peterson Leaving Tucson Hispanic Chamber

Dec 4, 2018 After nearly a decade of leading the chamber, the recent congressional candidate is moving on.
The port of entry in Douglas, Arizona in April 2016.

Study: Southeastern Arizona Needs Two Ports Of Entry

Nov 30, 2018 The intended expansion will split commercial traffic away from the aging downtown port that leads to the city of Douglas.
Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he'll push for anti-poverty programs in meeting with members of the U.S. Cabinet.

Arizona, Phoenix Leadership to Join Mexican Presidential Inauguration

Nov 29, 2018 Delegations from the state and capital are heading to Mexico City for the inauguration of Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Saturday.
Angie Dickinson at Old Tucson Studios during the filming of "Rio Bravo" in 1959.

Return to Rio Bravo

Nov 28, 2018 Also on Arizona Spotlight: How the Kino Border Initiative is aiding migrant families; Tucson mystery writer bases novel around opioid addiction; and remembering filmmaker Nicolas Roeg.
A flag flies by the dome of the U.S. Capitol.

House Passes Bill to Boost Cross-Border Academic Collaboration

Nov 28, 2018 The legislation encourages U.S.-Mexico academics and business.
Soccer and horse racing co-exist at Rillito Park Racetrack.

Rillito Foundation Offers 30 Internships With UA Agriculture College

Nov 28, 2018 Students have the opportunity to gain experience in various business roles.
A study shows shopping in person is an important experience for many people.

Study: Holiday Big Box Shopping Still Important to Consumers

Nov 23, 2018 Brick and mortar stores still hold value for the role they play in people's lives, researcher says.
A soldier installs concertina wire along the border wall near the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. The wire is meant to deter people from jumping the wall illegally, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Nogales Residents Feel Economic Impact of Razor Wire on Border Fence

Nov 19, 2018 Nogales city officials say they have been forced to cut holiday bonuses in half for 300 city employees.
Newspaper classified listings.

Arizona Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.7 Percent in October

Nov 16, 2018 The labor force increased by just over 16,300, and the economy added 23,300 jobs.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Sonoran Gov. Claudia Pavlovich at a June 2017 Arizona-Mexico Commission summit in Scottsdale, Arizona. The commission also met in November 2017 in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico.

Sonoran Leadership Welcomes Ducey’s Re-election

Nov 14, 2018 The governor of the Mexican state highlighted Ducey's support for the so-called Arizona-Sonora Megaregion.
The sign at Tucson's Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

Uber Says it Will Offer Rides at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Nov 12, 2018 The UberMILITARY program matches riders with drivers who have base access.
St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson.

Nurses at Two Tucson Hospitals Vote to Unionize

Nov 9, 2018 How unions function in right-to-work states like Arizona.

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