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UA tech incubator expands to Sierra Vista

Projects aims to help one startup each quarter.
Gas prices average in Arizona at $4.295 per gallon, higher than the average in the U.S., according to AAA.

Gas guzzler: Gas prices jump in Arizona to $4+ and rising

Maricopa County averages at $4.61 per gallon while Navajo County averages $3.74 per gallon.
Cochise Garden

Business "growing" in Sierra Vista

Nonprofits and business can work in new shared space.
The Peoria Sports Complex is home to the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners.

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.
Tombstone is a top tourist attraction for visitors to Arizona.

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

Residents are holding the event ahead of the Tucson Festival of Books
A now-hiring sign is posted at Chase Bank in downtown Phoenix. February 2023

‘It’s not just about salary’: Workers’ market gives employees opportunities, help against inflation headwinds

Hourly wages in the state grew 5.7% from December 2021 to December 2022.
The Arizona State Capitol Executive Tower in Phoenix. January 2021.

Arizona governor vetoes bill eliminating tax on rentals

The state does not tax rent payments, but many local governments do.
Crews prepare to start demolition on the former Century Park 16 movie theater. The site falls within an area where land owned by the Pascua Yaqui tribe can make land it owns a part of its reservation.

Closed Century Park theater demolished for new Pascua Yaqui casino

Congress designates Old Pascua as tribal land.
Kris Mayes, a Democratic candidate for Arizona attorney general, smiles before a debate against Republican Abraham Hamadeh on Sept. 28, 2022.

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

The investigation started under the previous attorney general, Mark Brnovich.
Two University of Arizona telescopes on Mount Graham near Tucson.

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.
Glendale's State Farm Stadium will host its third NFL Super Bowl.

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
World View headquarters outside of Tucson.

Pima County cuts new deal with World View

Previous lease with near-space exploration firm was "unconstitutional."
$20 bills, USD.

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.
Trumpet player Edward Conway performs outside Footprint Center.

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.
$20 bills, USD.

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%.

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