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A March 2015 launch of a NASA-funded World View balloon flight to carry experiments to a near-space environment.

Court Stops Pima County Contract with World View Balloon Company

Feb 2, 2017 Judge found the lease didn't satisfy state law; county borrowed $15 million to build it.
A key in a door lock.

Tucson Real Estate Will See Years of Growth, Analyst Says

Feb 1, 2017 Rising mortgage rates no cause for concern so long as economic recovery continues.
Tucson International Airport.

Tucson to NYC Flight Will Stop in May, Resume in December

Jan 30, 2017 Passenger load not as strong as needed for nonstop flight.
The floor of the Tucson Convention Center during the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show.

Tucson's Winter Visitor Season Peaks with Gem Shows

Jan 27, 2017 Forty events, vendors from around the globe expected to attract thousands.
Marana Mayor Ed Honea, Sahuarita Mayor Tom Murphy and Oro Valley Mayor Satish Hiremath, January 2017.

Southern Arizona Towns Navigating a More Moderate Growth

Jan 25, 2017 Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Marana mayors balancing residents' needs with growth, planning and revenue.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection 2016 East Coast Trade Symposium in Crystal City, Virginia, Dec. 1, 2016.

Federal Government Sponsors Tucson Security Symposium

Jan 25, 2017 Homeland Security officials to sit down with local businesses.
A-10s from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base taxi at March Air Reserve Base, California. February 1, 2016

Trump Defense Promises Could be Boon to Southern Arizona Economy

Jan 24, 2017 Public- and private-sector military spending has a heavy impact on an area's economy.
A view from the Lake Mead side of the Hoover Dam.

Study: Lake Mead Shortage Could Slow Home Construction, Agriculture

Jan 23, 2017 Drought declaration would cause rationing that would affect adequate water supplies.
A chart showing unemployment in Arizona for December 2016.

Arizona Unemployment Hits 9-Year Low: 4.8%

Jan 19, 2017 Statistics show strong signs of economic growth in the state.
Jonathan Pinzón, Ruth Guevara and César Reyes (from left to right) from Zumma co-organize Cumbre Sonora and the Sonora Energy Roundtable in Hermosillo.

After Trump is Inaugurated, Sonora to Host ‘Megaregion’ Business Summit

Jan 19, 2017 Energy roundtable will kick off decade-old business summit in Hermosillo.
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox speaks with AZPM, January 2017.

Q&A With Former Mexican President Vicente Fox

Jan 19, 2017 Startup Tucson, NAFTA and the future of trade relations between the two countries.
Tailings piles at the Asarco-owned Mission Mine Complex south of Tucson.

EPA: Toxic Chemicals Released in Arizona Rose in 2015

Jan 17, 2017 Pollutants released into the air, water and land was up 12% from the prior year.

Mexican Ex-President Fox to Help Tucson Entrepreneurs

Jan 16, 2017 New agreement signed between Vicente Fox and Startup Tucson.
Tucson seen from Sentinel Peak.

Tucson's Housing Market Ends Year with Strong December

Jan 16, 2017 2016's monthly and annual statistics closed at multi-year highs.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Arizona Week, Jan. 13, 2017.

State of the State and a Schools-Focused Budget

Jan 13, 2017 Education and the economy dominated the week's news from the Arizona Capitol.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey delivers his 2017 State of the State address in Phoenix.

Education the Centerpiece of Ducey's $9.79 Billion Budget

Jan 13, 2017 Promising resources for state schools and more teacher pay, including 2% annual raises.

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