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Electric bills to rise $9-$13 a month under TEP plan

State regulators will decide on the proposal next week.

How Tucson gets its fuel

As gas prices rise, The Buzz examines how gas reaches the city.

Canada-based Flair adds flights to Tucson

Discount airline aims to bring snowbirds to Tucson, and take skiers to Canada

Rental and downpayment assistance only go so far in tight housing market

Fewer Tucsonans are able to take advantage of city and county programs as cash buyers outbid them and the cost of housing increases.

Tucson businesses and the next phase of the pandemic

This week, The Buzz examines what changes in public health measures and the economy of the pandemic mean for local businesses.

The American Rescue Plan Act one year later

This week, The Buzz examines how ARPA funds have been put to use in Southern Arizona.

Infrastructure Act funds are coming, but are small and underserved towns ready to go after it?

Municipalities with bigger staffs and more know-how will have an advantage in getting the funds.

Average price of a gallon of gas hits $4.13 in Arizona

AAA says prices have topped levels not seen since 2008.

Making beer in Southern Arizona

This week, The Buzz focuses on the area's beer business, its growth and how it has felt the pinch of supply chain problems.

Arizona Senate votes to create tax credit for film producers

The measure was approved Thursday with bipartisan support.

Kelly proposes suspending federal gas tax

The suspension would extend until the start of 2023.

Infrastructure act funds are on the way to Arizona

The first rounds of funds will go to mine and well cleanup and public transit.

$3.4B in produce came in through Nogales in 2021

After being slightly edged out by Hidalgo, Texas, for tomato imports in 2017, Nogales has maintained the top spot since then.

Arizona bankruptcies at 15-year low

The pandemic brought the monthly count to below 1,000 filings.

In months since border reopening, sales tax revenues up in Nogales

State treasurer’s data shows that roughly $1.2 million in sales taxes were generated in the city in November, and $1.3 million in December.

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