Business and Economics

Private-Sector Slowness Keeps Arizona Jobless Rate at 6.3%

Oct 15, 2015 Private sector sluggish, adding 500 jobs; back-to-school hires bring 28,000 government jobs.

Sahuarita Council OKs Big Housing Plan for Pecan Farm

Oct 14, 2015 Long-term plan calls for replacing pecan trees with houses on almost 3,000 acres.

Tucson Housing Market Continues Slow Climb

Oct 13, 2015 September home sales show residential real estate still recovering steadily.

METRO WEEK: Pro/Con Debate on Pima County Bond Election

Oct 9, 2015 $816 million borrowing proposal would require higher property taxes.

Defense Funding, Including for A-10, Passes US Senate

Oct 6, 2015 Bill moves through despite Obama veto threat; McCain pushes back.

Another Big Student Housing Structure Coming Near UA

Oct 5, 2015 Building joins complex west of campus, will have 104 apartments.

Health Care Booms in Southern Arizona

Oct 1, 2015 Numbers of medical jobs grow in industry that's about more than making money.

Tucson Tries Another College Football Bowl Game

Oct 1, 2015 'Arizona Bowl' will be Dec. 29, featuring teams from Mountain West and Conference USA.

Report: Arizona Revenues Fall Far Short of Highway Needs

Sep 29, 2015 Auditor General's Office projects $63 billion fund shortage in next quarter century.

Sun Tran, Teamsters Release Details of Bus Contract

Sep 28, 2015 Most union employees to receive raises; bus drivers' starting salaries will not increase.

Tucson-to-Phoenix Passenger Rail: Where's the Money?

Sep 28, 2015 ADOT's proposal draws excitement, but some worried about price tag in billions.

Snowbirds No More: Many Staying in Tucson Year-Round

Sep 23, 2015 Area retirement communities now see about 80% of residents make permanent move.

Testing to Tackle Lettuce Fungus Under Way in Yuma

Sep 22, 2015 One grower allows small part of his fields for trial on seeds developed to elude disease.

Tucson Housing Market Trends Continue Mostly Positive

Sep 21, 2015 Sales volume up 10.2% in August from year ago; average sales price up, to $211,000.

Tucson Bus Workers Get up to $5 Hourly Raises, Bonuses

Sep 18, 2015 Two-year contract that ended six-week strike will cost city $4.3 million.

Hispanics' Growing Role in Local Economy

Sep 18, 2015 Population, income, purchasing power, business ownership rising in Tucson.

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