Business and Economics

Study: Tomato Imports Lead to Billions Of Dollars, Thousands Of Jobs

Nov 5, 2018 Researchers found that produce grown elsewhere has a big impact on the U.S. economy.

Coffee or Mimosa? Understanding Your Ballot Over Brunch

Oct 31, 2018 A Tucson resident hosts a "Ballot Brunch" at home to explore the issues before Election Day.

Trade War Helps Local Food Bank

Oct 24, 2018 Millions of pounds of extra food is on the way to Southern Arizona.

Understanding the Issues in Arizona's 3rd Congressional District

Oct 22, 2018 A closer look at challenges in Tucson, Nogales and Yuma.

Major Mining Conference Coming to Hermosillo

Oct 19, 2018 More than 300 companies from all over the world will have a presence at the 13th International Mining Congress.

Arizona Local Governments Weigh Incentives for Electric Car Company

Oct 15, 2018 Casa Grande and Pinal County are discussing incentives for Lucid Motors, a Saudi-backed California startup.

Tech Weekend Brings Together Entrepreneurs From Arizona, Sonora

Oct 12, 2018 The three-day, 54-hour Techstar Startup Weekend in Tucson is focused on Latinx in tech.

CD2 Candidates at Odds on Southern Arizona Issues

Oct 9, 2018 Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick and Republican Lea Marquez Peterson vie to represent Pima and Cochise Counties district.

Dairymen: Mexico's Answer to Steel Tariffs is Devastating Arizona Dairy Farms

Oct 5, 2018 Mexico has placed a 25 percent tariff on U.S. dairy products, after the U.S. did the same to Mexican steel.

New Trade Agreement's Future Could Depend On US Democrats

Oct 4, 2018 The congresses of the three countries still have to approve the agreement to put it into action.

Chamber: Hispanics Own 1 in 4 Tucson Homes

Oct 4, 2018 Census data show 43 percent of Tucson residents identify as Hispanic.

New Trade Agreement Aimed at Moving Trucks Through the Border Faster

Oct 1, 2018 More than half of the old NAFTA agreement was kept in place.

Economic Upturn Spurs New Housing in Sahuarita

Oct 1, 2018 The town has seen a 40 percent increase in residential construction permits over last year.

Leaders, Execs to Meet at Business Summit to Talk US-Mexico Ties

Sep 26, 2018 Topics on the agenda include government transition, trade, Mexican government corruption and economic wealth disparity.

Ducey, Garcia Spar on Education Policy in Tucson Debate

Sep 25, 2018 Candidates for Arizona Governor continue to offer disparate visions on the future of the state, in second debate this week.

Hopis Asking Feds to Explore Other Options for Power Plant

Sep 25, 2018 The tribe's economy relies heavily on coal, which powers the Navajo Generating Station.

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