Education the Centerpiece of Ducey's $9.79 Billion Budget
Promising resources for state schools and more teacher pay, including 2% annual raises.
Arizona Budget Writers Gauging Effect of Wage Hike
Legislative committees to review the scope of the impact on different sectors.
Mortgage Rates on the Rise in Southern Arizona
Realtors association says average home payments are 8.9 percent higher than in October.
Tucson Church Shelters Central American Asylum Seekers
Plus, Tucson works with businesses; what local governments want from state lawmakers.
State Legislative Leaders: Education Is Top Priority
Also, a conversation with state Treasurer Jeff DeWit on the economy.
Wish List for State Business Leaders: Education, Roads
Also: Less regulation, expanded Arizona-Mexico trade, ballot initiative reform.
As Shoppers Dwindle, Korean Merchants Depart Nogales
There were once more than 150 Korean families; now less than 40 remain.
Mexico Mulls Options Should US Withdraw From NAFTA
Analysts fear an investment slowdown due to uncertainty over the agreement.
New Flights Have More Passengers Flying from Tucson
Tucson International Airport traffic was unusually high in October, November.
Year-end: 2016 Kick-Started Tucson's Economic Rebound
Dropping unemployment, new employers, and a growing downtown.
State High Court Won't Stop Higher Minimum Wage Jan. 1
Court turns down business organizations' request to freeze it for now; next action, February.
Golf Drives $4B to Arizona's Economy, UA Study Says
Sport was expendable and took a big hit in recession; now it has bounced back.
More Move to Arizona, Florida Than Other States in 2016
Moving company's trend tracker shows the two states displace Texas.
Will State Supreme Court Delay Minimum Wage Increase?
Business organizations want it stopped until full appeal can be heard.
Brick-Mortar Stores Still Busy in Age of Internet Shopping
Retail shops see rush once it's too late for delivery of online shopping orders.
