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Mid-Year Economic Forecast

Two of Arizona's top economists give their assessment on the Arizona economy at the mid-year point of 2010.

Federal Stimulus Funding Passes $100M Mark at the University of Arizona

University of Arizona President Dr. Robert Shelton says funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for competitive reserach grants at the UA has surpassed the $100M mark.

RTA puts plans on hold to assume Sun Tran.

Agreement with the City of Tucson hits a roadblock.

Commercial Real Estate bottoms out, follows national trend.

Empty storefronts line Tucson's most traveled corridors, but experts believe recovery is coming.

Solar Energy and Water Concerns

Solar energy is a natural for Arizona, but is there a drawback? Some people say generating power from the sun can use too much water and Arizona can't afford that.

U.S. Representative addresses SB 1070, solar energy, health care and other topics.

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords joins us on the weekly roundtable to discuss various issues that are important to residents of Southern Arizona.

UA Budget Questions

UA President Dr. Robert Shelton says where the UA budget goes from here depends on the outcome of May 18th vote

Group calls for City Charter Changes

Spearheading the changes is the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, which is pushing the Tucson City Council to put the charter changes on this November's ballot.

Retailing 2010

Retailers have cause for optimism

Macy's Faring Well

One of the hardest hit sectors in the down U.S. economy is retail. Consumers are keeping their wallets closed over fears of unemployment and uncertainty about the future. One retailer is showing signs of improvement in its financial picture.

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