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Town Hall: Better Roads Would Strengthen Trade with Mexico

Apr 29, 2016 Business, government leaders lament infrastructure issues hampering imports, exports.

William Shatner Brings his World to Tucson

Apr 28, 2016 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Pros & Cons of Prop 123; the latest on the state budget dealmaking; and a Tucson man plans to work his way across all 50 states.
Juan Bayardo, who also goes by John, will be traveling with his truck and tools to the 48 contiguous states. He'll take an airplane to Alaska and Hawaii.

Tools and Trade In All 50 States

Apr 28, 2016 Tucson resident plans to travel across the country to "get gigs" and meet new people.
A-10s from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base taxi at March Air Reserve Base, California. February 1, 2016

Air Force: Davis-Monthan Impact $1.5B, 4,500 Jobs

Apr 25, 2016 Annual analysis puts air base's economic contribution at 5% of county GDP.
The scene at Cinema La Placita, a warm-weather, outdoor theater in open space at La Placita Village.

La Placita Village Tenants Given July 31 Move-Out Deadline

Apr 22, 2016 Colorful, iconic downtown Tucson office complex may be torn down for redevelopment.

Has Tucson Residential Real Estate Market Recovered?

Apr 22, 2016 Four consecutive months of positive indicators, most March sales in 10 years.

First-Time Buyers Push Tucson Housing Market's Strong Trend

Apr 20, 2016 Lower-priced sales dominate post recession volume, Realty association reports.
McNeeley got clean at The Haven and started learning how to deal with her anger and parse through the trauma of her past. "It taught me so much mindfulness and self-awareness about myself," she said.

Stories of Success After Prison at the Second Chance Forum

Apr 20, 2016 For the nearly 20,000 people released from prison in Arizona each year, finding a job can be difficult.

Solar Company Finds Hidden Asset Through Incubator

Apr 15, 2016 Owners of REhnu launches product thanks to mentorship from Startup Tucson.

Arizona Unemployment Down for Third Straight Month

Apr 14, 2016 Arizona adds jobs, sees joblessness shrink to 5.4 percent.

Tucson Electricity Bills Will Go Down $4.26 on Average

Apr 13, 2016 Low fossil fuel costs mean savings for utility customers for the next year.
Roberto Reveles, at microphone, and other Somos America members announce the possibility of a renewed boycott over immigration legislation.

Immigrant Groups Threaten Boycott over State Legislation

Apr 12, 2016 Business organizations decry what would be repeat of 2010 boycott over SB 1070.

Report: Arizona Women Earn 84% of What Men Earn

Apr 11, 2016 State's pay gap is among 10 smallest in the nation, but hasn't changed in years.

Tucson's Job Market Grows Faster Than National Pace

Apr 8, 2016 After years of slow growth, local job growth outpaces national average in February
The streetcar on Broadway Boulevard, April 5, 2016.

Tucson Seeks to Replicate Streetcar Success in Growth

Apr 6, 2016 Property values boom along tracks. Is a focus on transit the way to go?
A new home being built on Tucson's Northwest side.

Arizona Exceeds National Income Growth Average

Apr 4, 2016 Bureau of Economic Analysis shows 4.6 percent growth in Arizona

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