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Howard Buffett owns land in two areas. The first is farming operations near Willcox. The second, a ranch along the US/Mexico border east of Naco.

For Sale in Cochise County: 'You Don't Buy Land; You Buy Water'

Jan 27, 2016 Part 2:Billionaire's son owns, leases land to develop new agricultural practices for Africa.
Young pistachio trees planted in 2010 by Mark Cook's company North Bowie Farming. The trees were planted in 2010 and are nearing maturity. Cook said if planting is not done wisely, water will become too expensive and farming will no longer be economically viable in the area.

For Sale in Cochise County: Bigger Bowie Farms Tap Water

Jan 26, 2016 Part 1:Thousands of purchased acres have been planted in water-thirsty nut trees.

METRO WEEK: State Budget Shapes Pima, Tucson Budgets

Jan 22, 2016 'Give us back those dollars that we need desperately,' local governments say.

The Next Step to Revitalize Downtown Tucson

Jan 22, 2016 An influx of smaller, private construction and renovation projects have helped will vacant space in downtown
Students celebrate their achievements at a University of Arizona graduation ceremony.

Study: More College Grads Would Boost State Economy

Jan 20, 2016 $7B bump could come from improving attainment at universities, tech education schools.
Eleazar Castellanos at the Southside Worker Center.

Under the Sun

Jan 15, 2016 Andrew Brown talks to people about the realities of life in Southern Arizona, including the struggle to find work.

Legislature Eyes Breaks for Business

Jan 15, 2016 Ducey, some legislators want to make the state more business friendly.

Arizona Spotlight for January 15, 2016

Jan 14, 2016 StoryCorps in Tucson preents a grandfather's tale of adventure during World War II; new biography tells the story of the first American woman to become a doctor; Tucson unemployed look for work "Under the Sun".
Tucson City Hall.

Tucson Faces $12M Budget Deficit by June, More in 2017

Jan 14, 2016 As much as $40M by mid 2017 if cuts, new revenues are not applied.

Golden Eagle Distributors Sold to Phoenix-Based Company

Jan 13, 2016 Tucson beverage distributor will be part of state's largest distributor, Hensley Beverage Co.

Number of Tucson Homes Sold in 2015 Rose 10 Percent

Jan 10, 2016 Prices up, too; most key statistics rose and grew at higher rates than year earlier.

2016 Brings 'Cautious Optimism' in Tucson

Jan 7, 2016 Some think this could be the year Tucson's economy moves past slow growth.

Tucson City Golf Rates Will Be More Expensive in 2016

Dec 29, 2015 Greens fees increases not expected to hurt business, one tourism specialist says.

Wrapping Up 2015 with Tucson Chamber

Dec 18, 2015 Slow, steady growth remained the trend this year for Tucson's economy
Homeless man reading near Santa Rita park.

Will Tucson Reach 2015 Goal to Eliminate Vets' Homelessness?

Dec 14, 2015 More than 1,400 veterans have been housed, VA official says; but more to go.

METRO WEEK: Slow Economic Growth Forecast for Tucson

Dec 11, 2015 City will mirror state and nation, won't return to pre-recession boom.

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