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An Uber self-driving vehicle in San Francisco.

Gov. Ducey Suspends Uber From Autonomous Testing

Mar 27, 2018 The move comes in the wake of a pedestrian fatality in Tempe last week.
Molten metal pours out of a furnace.

UA Economist: Arizona Industries Could be Vulnerable to Retaliatory Tariffs

Mar 26, 2018 Eller professor explains what impact new tariffs have on the state's economy.
Arizona State Capitol Executive Tower

Money and Politics: Which Occupations Donate Most to Arizona Governor Candidates?

Mar 26, 2018 In campaign finance, CEOs and retirees are putting the most money into the gubernatorial race.

Unemployment Down in State, Flat in Tucson, Report Says

Mar 22, 2018 Businesses services were the fastest-growing sector in Tucson market.

Economist: Trump Tariffs Could Cost Jobs in Places Like Arizona

Mar 22, 2018 UA professor George Hammond cites potential rise in the cost of targeted materials.
The historic courthouse in downtown Tucson.

Supervisors to Vote on Two New Tenants for Old Courthouse

Mar 19, 2018 University of Arizona and Visit Tucson may split the majority of the courthouse's square footage.
Newspaper classified listings.

Report: More Jobs in Pima County's Future

Mar 16, 2018 The report predicts Arizona will add 150,000 by 2020.
A key in a door lock.

Number of Tucson Homes for Sale Hits Historic Low

Mar 14, 2018 Despite inventory being at an all-time low, price growth remains in check.
Walking down the road near the Bear Canyon Trail in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, February 2018.

New Shuttle Service Coming to Sabino Canyon, Replacing 2-Decade Operator

Mar 12, 2018 The new operator plans to deploy an all-electric fleet over five years.

Aerospace Company to Close Tucson Facility, Eliminating 413 Jobs

Mar 9, 2018 Company Rockwell Collins points to less demand for a certain kind of aircraft seating.
A farm in Arizona.

Trump Tariffs' Impact Could Reach Agriculture, Arizona Farmer Says

Mar 8, 2018 Agriculture industry braces for impact from President Trump's tariff declaration.
A bill to allow payment in cryptocurrency is working its way through the Arizona Legislature

Arizonans Could Soon be Able to Pay Taxes in Cryptocurrency

Mar 8, 2018 A bill to allow cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as payment in the state is working its way through the Legislature.
A For Rent sign in front of a home in the Sam Hughes neighborhood.

Drop in House Flipping May Point to Growth in Home Prices

Mar 8, 2018 Investors appear to be buying and holding on to their inventory instead of selling.
The American Eat Company, food court on Tucson's South Side.

South-Side Food Court Aims to Fill Need on Transforming South Side

Mar 6, 2018 American Eat Company is one of many projects promising economic growth in the area.

Study to Examine Effects of Arizona Recession-Era Health Insurance Cutbacks

Mar 6, 2018 UA researchers are investigating how the state tried to deal with Recession budget shortfalls.
A view of downtown Tucson.

City Council to Consider Renewing Downtown Business Improvement District

Mar 5, 2018 Affirmative vote would open a comment period for property owners in the district.

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