Business and Economics

Home Flipping Down 19% in Tucson as Inventory Falls

Oct 29, 2015 Lack of distressed homes, slow appreciation rates cause of decrease.

Tucson Nonprofit Offers Micro Loans to Mexican Businesses

Oct 28, 2015 Borrowing averages $400 with 95% payback rate by south of border entrepreneurs.

Tucson's Tax Amnesty Lets Businesses Pay Penalty Free

Oct 20, 2015 With 10 days to go, city has already collected more back taxes than in its '09 amnesty

Can Landmark Tucson Eatery Reopen in Better Times?

Oct 19, 2015 La Fuente resisted closure, but eventually couldn't survive; owner still has hopes for it.

METRO WEEK: Economic Recovery Slow in Tucson

Oct 16, 2015 Reasons, ramifications and resolutions from Tucson and Phoenix economists.

Davis-Monthan and Tucson's Economy

Oct 15, 2015 The military base has been a major source of money in Tucson for nearly 75 years.

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.

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