Business and Economics

Solar on the Rise: Electricity Output Equal to Hoover Dam

May 29, 2015 While rooftop solar is booming, others are working to take technology to bigger scale.

1 Millionth Streetcar Passenger Wins Free Rides

May 22, 2015 UA student who uses rail system to get to, from school awarded one-year pass.

Tucson Home Sales Strengthen; New Construction Behind

May 22, 2015 Year-to-date sales up 3.6%; average price up 5.1% to $208,000, Realtors association reports.

It's Not Just for the Birds

May 21, 2015 Tucson Audubon Society's New Executive Director

Arizona Job Growth Lagging in Key Sectors, Including Retail

May 21, 2015 Unemployment rate falls to 6% in April; 300 private-sector jobs added statewide, one-tenth of norm.

New Comcast Call Center Will Employ 1,125 in Tucson

May 21, 2015 Cable TV provider says it will open this fall; jobs will average $31,000 annually.

State Tax Revenues Climb on Strong Stock Market

May 20, 2015 Budget oversight committee reports April revenues brought year-to-date 2.5% ahead of plan.

Town of Patagonia Opens Center to Draw Tourists

May 20, 2015 Community gets good early response in working to entice visitors with information office.

International Port Grows As Gateway for Mexican Produce

May 19, 2015 Up to 1,600 trucks pass into the U.S. from Mexico through Nogales

AZ WEEK: Fresh International Trade Propels Economy

May 15, 2015 More than one-third of all fruits and vegetables imported from Mexico cross into Arizona.

The Local Role of the Export-Import Bank

May 15, 2015 Who helps facilitate international trade?

Ducey: State Must Stop Spending Money We Don't Have

May 11, 2015 Local governments say budget has forced them to raise taxes

METRO WEEK: County Budget Proposal Calls for Tax Increase

May 8, 2015 Extra revenue will cover state costs passed along to counties, administrator says

AZ WEEK: Arizona Economy More Than 5 Cs

May 8, 2015 Analysis of how national parks, military and related industries impact Arizona

Pima County Boosts Solar Electricity Usage

May 6, 2015 Supes unanimously approve 11 new solar installations on county property

Service Providers Work to End Homelessness in Tucson

May 5, 2015 Goal: End veterans' homelessness by end of this year, all homelessness by 2017.

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