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Baseball is back! Cactus League expects full crowds, significant economic impact with 2023 spring training

The Cactus League has been forced to pivot the last three years with the global pandemic and MLB lockout changing the way the league brought in its revenue.

The first-ever "Tombstone Festival of Western Books" to be celebrated

Residents are holding the event ahead of the Tucson Festival of Books

Arizona governor vetoes bill eliminating tax on rentals

The state does not tax rent payments, but many local governments do.

Closed Century Park theater demolished for new Pascua Yaqui casino

Congress designates Old Pascua as tribal land.

AG Mayes withdraws Arizona's part investigating investment firms and sustainability practices

The investigation started under the previous attorney general, Mark Brnovich.

Report reveals Super Bowl scale economic impact from UA Space Sciences

Astronomy, optical sciences and space exploration generate significant money and jobs for Southern Arizona.

NFL extracts significant price for Super Bowl host cities

The pro league is not required to share revenue it generates from Super Bowl 57 in Phoenix

Pima County cuts new deal with World View

Previous lease with near-space exploration firm was "unconstitutional."

Phoenix led the nation in inflation in 2022, but rise may slow in 2023

In Arizona, the biggest increases came in the price of gas.

The Buzz: A look at Arizona's new government

The Inauguration of November's winners comes as the legislative session nears.

Busker nation: Outside of sporting events, street performers capture soundtrack of Phoenix life

Contemporary musicians like Ed Sheeran and Tracy Chapman started their careers as buskers.

Supporters: Debt collection act an important protection, but not a cure-all

The new law lowers the interest rate that businesses or debt collectors can levy on medical debt from the previous 10% to 3%.

Report: Home affordability an issue in Pima County, across Arizona

A report from Attom Data Solutions highlights the gap between media home price and average earnings.

Think tank says education aggregate expenditure limit should be ended permanently

The Grand Canyon Institute report claims AEL is bad for Arizona schools and the state's economy.

Arizona slipped from top 10 in Pentagon spending, but defense economy still strong

The defense industry remains a pillar of the state’s economy.

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