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Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the nation.

Parks Raising Price of Lifetime Pass for Seniors

Jul 17, 2017 The National Parks service will increase the fee from $10 to $80 in August.
A new house.

Tucson House Sales Climb, Inventory Does Not: Higher Prices

Jul 14, 2017 Despite a lack of homes for sale and rising prices, Tucson's real estate market remains hot.
The Arizona Capitol Building. January 2017

State Reps Want to Shine Light on Public-Safety Pension 'Crisis'

Jul 11, 2017 A series of meetings aims to bring attention to the system, which is resulting in growing debt.
A view of the Santa Rita Mountains from Rancho Sahuarita.

Sahuarita Gets Funding for Tech and Manufacturing Center

Jul 10, 2017 Town hopes to develop hub for business.
Google Maps image of the Southwest U.S.-Mexican border, with the Mexican state of Sonora highlighted.

Hispanic Chamber Looks for Wider Audience Via Mexican Radio

Jul 10, 2017 A new agreement allows business to get their message deep into Mexico
A woman crosses the street in Nogales, Sonora.

'Business as Usual' for Border Businesses Despite Politics

Jul 7, 2017 Relationships trump what national leaders say.
The cathedral in the Zócalo, or central plaza, of Mexico City.

Mexico Urged To Think Big In NAFTA Talks

Jul 6, 2017 Officials there are urging a push for a deal that would benefit all three nations and increase competitiveness.
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva.

Grijalva: NAFTA Negotiation Should Focus on Workers

Jul 5, 2017 Policies that protect wages and environment are his priority.
A key in a door lock.

Average Wage Earner Can Still Afford a Pima County Home, For Now

Jul 3, 2017 Typical payment on a median-priced home is 33 percent of average wage in the market.

Episode 144: Sick Leave Takes Effect in Arizona

Jun 30, 2017 Plus: local reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's travel ban changes and the U.S. Senate health care bill.
Cars moving through Tucson.

Busy Roadways Expected in Arizona for Holiday Weekend

Jun 29, 2017 AAA forecasts 865,000 Arizonans will leave town for Independence Day weekend.
A truck at the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales at the Arizona-Mexico border.

U.S. Trade Office Taking Comment on NAFTA Renegotiation

Jun 28, 2017 A trade representative rom Arizona will be among the speakers.
Fresh peppers.

NAFTA On Agenda For Sen. Flake’s Meeting With Mexican Senators

Jun 27, 2017 Arizona is crucial for agricultural goods traveling in both directions, one expert says.
650 people watched TMC's health care forum in person, and the Facebook video of the event has topped 2,500 views.

Tucsonans Ask About Congressional Bills' Impact on Health Care, Jobs

Jun 27, 2017 Tucson Medical Center panel of experts answer questions about AHCA and BCRA.
One of the Navajo Generating Station's three 750-megawatt generators.

Navajo President: We Will Embrace Renewable Energy

Jun 27, 2017 Move will help transition from coal-fired generating station and find job sources.

Food Prices are Down 6 Percent in Arizona

Jun 26, 2017 Lower oil prices likely driving cost down.

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