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Green Valley Hospital Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Jun 26, 2017 Developer used controversial EB-5 Visa Program to raise millions to built hospital.
Some American companies choose Nogales, Sonora, to manufacture parts.

Episode 321: U.S. Companies In Sonora Give Shape to Economic Ties

Jun 23, 2017 Exploring the connection throughout the Arizona-Sonora 'mega-region.'

Health Care Reforms Could Mean 400K Lose Insurance in Arizona

Jun 23, 2017 State-funded insurance losses would be greatest in rural places, possible result would be rural hospital closures.
A view above the Santa Rita Mountains from satellite.

Rosemont Mine Nears Final Approval, but Legal Challenges Remain

Jun 22, 2017 Opposition groups say they will sue.
Fruit stacked at the Mariposa Port of Entry.

Report: Arizona's Trade With Mexico Down by 9% in Past Year

Jun 20, 2017 A devalued Mexican peso may be to blame, one economist says.
City sales tax proposal would add a half-cent to every dollar of retail purchases.

Arizona Tax Revenue Up 7 Percent in May

Jun 20, 2017 State revenues are still down for the year.
Afternoon traffic heading into the U.S. builds up at the San Luis Port of Entry in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, 2011.

Border Business Strong Amid NAFTA Renegotiation

Jun 19, 2017 Arizona and Sonora continuing with 'business as usual.'
The Lizard Fire near Cochise Stronghold.

Episode 320: Arizona Fire Season Sets Blazing Pace

Jun 16, 2017 Plus, checking in on Arizona-Mexico trade; and the start of the monsoon.
The Tucson Unified School District headquarters, 1010 E. 10th St.

Episode 142: TUSD Searches for Next Superintendent

Jun 16, 2017 Also, Rosemont mine gets US environmental OK; opponents say they'll continue resisting.
Newspaper classified listings.

Arizona Unemployment Ticks Up in May

Jun 15, 2017 But employment in the state rose by 1.8 percent over the year.
A new house.

Average Tucson Home Price Highest Since Before Recession

Jun 13, 2017 Higher prices driven by lack of inventory on the real estate market.

Tucson-Culiacan Flight Beating Expectations for Mexican Airline

Jun 12, 2017 Aeromar airline says it's a more popular route than the closer Hermosillo.
Main street, Douglas, Ariz., April 2017.

City of Douglas Hopes to Cash in on Trade with Mexico

Jun 12, 2017 New life and economic opportunity coming to Cochise County border town.
The DeConcini Port of Entry

Arizona's Sluggish-Port Reputation Hurting Cross-Border Trade

Jun 9, 2017 Some are trying to change that perception to attract companies.
The view from Mars Hill west of Flagstaff.

Limited Housing Inventory, and Space to Grow, Pushes Up Prices in Flagstaff

Jun 9, 2017 Long-term lack of homes for sale has lead to unaffordable prices for many residents.
Diane Barker, left, of the Tucson-based medical manufacturer WestMed speaking with a representative from a distribution company and prospective clients at the ExpoMed medical device fair in Mexico City.

Arizona Medical-Device Companies Search for Inroads to Mexican Market

Jun 9, 2017 Domestic production in Mexico was $15.5 billion two years ago.

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