Business and Economics

New I-10 Sign Installation Could Cause Delays

Jan 5, 2015 Stretch of freeway east of I-19 down to single lane in Tucson parts of this week

Homeless Families in Need of Shelter on Cold Nights

Jan 5, 2015 Salvation Army seeing fewer individuals seeking overnight shelter

Supply-Demand Driving Arizona Turquoise Prices

Dec 24, 2014 Change in mining regulations abd techniques, growth of Chinese middle class putting pressure on availability.

State Revenues Continue Below Budget

Dec 19, 2014 8th straight month Arizona tax collections have missed projections, legislative committee reports; now 2.6% short.

Protecting Davis-Monthan a Priority for Arizona Senators

Dec 19, 2014 McCain, Flake visit Tucson base, pledge to work for preservation of A-10, military-related jobs in region.

Arizona's Craft Beer Industry Growing Rapidly

Dec 17, 2014 Total Economic Impact Exceeds $600M in 2013; numbers of small-scale breweries in Tucson has doubled.

Tucson Getting Credit Card-Friendly Parking Meters, Higher Fees

Dec 16, 2014 New devices downtown, along University Boulevard, North 4th Avenue will improve convenience, at $1 per hour.

Mexican Peso Drops in Value, Could Hurt Arizona Retailers

Dec 16, 2014 With U.S. dollar at 15 pesos, experts say Mexican visitors are spending less when they come across the line.

Interstate 11 Corridor Project Moves Ahead

Dec 16, 2014 Option for new highway in Tucson still alive, but latest routing calls for no new path through Avra Valley.

Federal Budget Plan Helps Southern Arizona

Dec 15, 2014 Temporary spending package brings good news but also uncertainty for region

METRO WEEK: Downtown Parking Changes Coming Soon

Dec 12, 2014 New meters accept plastic payment, no more free parking along 4th Avenue.

Researchers Are Studying Economic Impact of the 4th Avenue Street Fair

Dec 12, 2014 Tucson event is held twice a year, attracting tens of thousands of people from all over.

El Conquistador Deal Being Finalized

Dec 12, 2014 Pending deal between two different buyers that will split up the recently troubled resort and golf course.

Food Bank Wants to Help Local Farmers Make Their Produce More Available

Dec 8, 2014 $100K grant from feds may help the cause.

Feds Hope to Combat Poverty Among Native American Youth

Dec 4, 2014 Obama administration says money for program will come from existing funds, nonprofits.

Raúl Grijalva: A Liberal Leader, Optimistic About 2015

Dec 3, 2014 Immigration, environmental policy top his list of things to protect during 7th term in Congress.

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