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The view of Mel's Bisbee Bodega from Main Street.

Mandatory or Voluntary, Bisbee Community to Keep Bag Ban Alive

Shop owners and residents would prefer not to fight the state in court over mandatory ban.
Rob Paulsen has voiced Ninja Turtle Rapheal, Yakko Warner from "Animaniacs", Pinky from "Pinky & the Brain" and Slingshot from "Transformers" (among many, many others).

Rob Paulsen: What Doing Voices for Cartoons is Really Like

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How Arizona sales taxes are implemented; an interview with musician A.J. Croce; and the harmonious bond between a Tucson man and his pet canary.
A view of downtown Bisbee.

Facing Loss of State Funding, Bisbee to Roll Back Bag Ban

Version of resolution being drafted would make the ban voluntary, but reserve the city's right to challenge the state in court.
Tucson International Airport implemented tighter rules for carry-on items in Oct. 24, 2017.

New TSA Policies Could Mean Longer Waits During Busy Season at Tucson Airport

Airport officials advise arriving at least 90 minutes before flights while staff adjust to new policies and the increase in travelers.
Members of the NAFTA negotiating teams from the U.S., Canada and Mexico, Aug. 16, 2017

Elections, New Proposals Could Delay NAFTA Deal

Expert thinks trade talks were extended because US negotiators introduced food trade as a topic.
A key in a door lock.

Tucson Has 22nd-Highest Eviction Rate in US, Survey Says

Author thinks eviction rates are closely tied to economic well-being of a city.
Newspaper classified listings.

Tucson Job Growth Lags Behind Arizona Numbers

City adding fewer new jobs, but gains are in high-paying jobs.
Plastic bags often litter many urban and rural areas around the world.

Attorney General: Bisbee Plastic-Bag Ban Violates State Law

Bisbee City Council will decide whether or not to fight the law Monday.
An unidentified Raytheon employee works on a weapons component at the Tucson plant.

State Lawmakers Tour Southern Arizona Economic Drivers

Two dozen members of the Legislature toured businesses in Pima County.
Tables set for Sun Corridor's 2017 luncheon, an annual event in which the organization lays out it's development goals for the region.

UA the 'Talent Factory' in Sun Corridor's Development Goals

The organization held its annual economic development update this week.
Left to right, Mariano Rodriguez and Mike Cease are challenging Steve Kozachik in the Ward 6 race for Tucson City Council in November.

Jobs, Environment and Crime are Key for Ward 6 Candidates

Central Tucson Council race features incumbent Democrat, Republican and Green Party challengers.
The TEP Building in downtown Tucson

TEP to Buy Electricity Generated by Natural Gas from Gila Bend Plant

New deal includes option to buy the unit outright within the next three years.
A For Rent sign in front of a home in the Sam Hughes neighborhood.

Tucson Housing Prices Come Close to Highest in a Decade

Low inventory continues to push home prices up.
A sign welcoming visitors to Bisbee, Arizona.

Bisbee Fires Back on Legislator's Challenge to Plastic-Bag Ban

Memorandum claims the law is necessary to uphold another constitutional provision and is not a statewide concern.
IRS officials suggest you take precautions to find an ethical tax preparer.

Arizona Seniors Register Financial Complaints at 10th Highest Rate

Recent report shows 1.37 complaints for every 100,000 seniors in the state.
BASIS started with a small school in Tucson and grew into an international network of charters and private schools.

Public Schools Inc.: From Small Tucson Charter to International Network

Part II of an investigation looking at the successful expansion of Tucson's BASIS schools into private and international operations.

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