Tucson Electric's Falling Profits Spark Proposed Rate Increase
Utility's sales have dropped due to energy efficiency, grid upkeep costs of $1B.
Three Ingredients to Launch a Successful Startup
Local groups use events, classes, and festivals to entice startups to Tucson or help Tucsonans get their own companies up and going
Tucson Electric Seeks $12 Monthly Rate Increase
Proposal would restructure rates, including changing subsidies for solar.
Building Up Tucson's Entrepreneurs
Numerous events each year help startups learn about running successful businesses.
Home Flipping Down 19% in Tucson as Inventory Falls
Lack of distressed homes, slow appreciation rates cause of decrease.
Tucson's Tax Amnesty Lets Businesses Pay Penalty Free
With 10 days to go, city has already collected more back taxes than in its '09 amnesty
Can Landmark Tucson Eatery Reopen in Better Times?
La Fuente resisted closure, but eventually couldn't survive; owner still has hopes for it.
METRO WEEK: Economic Recovery Slow in Tucson
Reasons, ramifications and resolutions from Tucson and Phoenix economists.
Private-Sector Slowness Keeps Arizona Jobless Rate at 6.3%
Private sector sluggish, adding 500 jobs; back-to-school hires bring 28,000 government jobs.
Sahuarita Council OKs Big Housing Plan for Pecan Farm
Long-term plan calls for replacing pecan trees with houses on almost 3,000 acres.
Tucson Housing Market Continues Slow Climb
September home sales show residential real estate still recovering steadily.
METRO WEEK: Pro/Con Debate on Pima County Bond Election
$816 million borrowing proposal would require higher property taxes.
Defense Funding, Including for A-10, Passes US Senate
Bill moves through despite Obama veto threat; McCain pushes back.
Another Big Student Housing Structure Coming Near UA
Building joins complex west of campus, will have 104 apartments.
Health Care Booms in Southern Arizona
Numbers of medical jobs grow in industry that's about more than making money.
