Business and Economics

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.

Arizona Unemployment Up For Third Consecutive Month

Sep 17, 2015 Analyst says August usually marks the end of state's seasonal jobs slump

Tucson City Manager Credited with Helping End Bus Strike

Sep 17, 2015 Details of 2-year contract undisclosed by Teamsters Union and Sun Tran management.

Bus Strike, Day 41: Talks Ongoing, But No End Predicted

Sep 15, 2015 Management, union express optimism in meeting with federal mediator daily.

Number of Tucson Homes For Sale Continues to Drop

Sep 15, 2015 Housing inventory under 5,000, but prices not rising significantly, yet.

Tucson Job, Home Markets Growing at Similar Rates

Sep 14, 2015 Expert: Alike numbers in the two categories can often be a sign of sustainable growth.

Talks Continue to End Bus Strike; No Progress Reported

Sep 11, 2015 Federal mediator working with management, union for fourth time in a week, as walkout hits Day 37.

Gem Show Time Already? Fall Expo Kicks Off Thursday

Sep 9, 2015 Not as big as winter shows, but pre-season event is entitely open to the public.

Bus Routes Added; Tucson City Council to Discuss Strike

Sep 8, 2015 A dozen lines now running as Teamsters walkout on sun Tran hits five-week mark.

Passenger Train Routes to Phoenix Proposed

Sep 8, 2015 State transportation officials release environmental report on two proposed routes.

Why Are Arizona, US Losing Hospitals in Rural Areas?

Sep 8, 2015 57 facilities, including one Douglas, have closed in the last 5 years.

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