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Tucson housing market starts to cool off

Home prices are still on the rise, but not as dramatically.

Lifeguard shortage leaves some Tucson pools closed

Blame the pandemic and rising wages.

Gas prices will likely stay high through the summer

AAA says prices might put a strain on summer travel.

Tucson will help essential workers buy homes

The program builds off of a current city and county program.

Tucson teachers earn less than teachers in similar Western cities

A study by University of Arizona economists shows teacher salaries in Tucson aren’t keeping up with the nation or even Western cities comparable in size or cost of living

The past and future of Tucson's film industry

As lawmakers consider an incentive program to draw more film productions to Arizona, The Buzz examines the industry's role in Tucson.

Arizona hits record low unemployment, but Tucson lags in jobs recovery

The state also recorded one of the highest quit rates in the country.

Tucson brings in few affordable housing programs through federal tax credits

Officials say the city is at a disadvantage for the competitive program.

Federal government could take over job safety enforcement from Arizona

OSHA is starting the process of revoking Arizona's state plan this week.

End to unemployment benefits had very little effect on job market

Gov. Ducey touted the move last summer as a fix to the tight labor market

Tensions at Texas border meant increased commercial crossing in Nogales

Delays and blockades that stemmed from new inspections on northbound commercial vehicles pushed some additional cargo traffic to Arizona’s border.

The future of work

This week, The Buzz focuses on the future of work in a tight labor market.

Regulators approve rate increase for Tucson Electric Power customers

Tucson Electric Power customers will see their monthly bills go up by about four dollars on average.

Biosphere 2 starts a tech incubator

The laboratory welcomed four tech startups in a ribbon cutting ceremony.

HUD raises purchase price limit for homebuyer assistance in Tucson

The new limit is 95% of the median home value in the city.

Arizona exports nearing pre-pandemic peak

Mexico and Canada ranked as Arizona’s largest export partners.

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