Agriculture Act Restores Disaster Aid to AZ Ranchers
Omnibus Federal Farm Bill encompassed a variety of agricultural programs from conservation to food stamps.
Brewer, Sonora Gov Collaborating to Lure Tech Businesses to Area
Pair announce new partnership to attract companies from around the world to Arizona-Sonora region.
Building a Southern Arizona Food Economy
Investors, advocates look for ways to grow local and get residents to buy local; it's healthier, they say.
Experts: Feb. Peak of Tourism in Tucson, Not as High as It Was
With the gem show underway, visitors from all over coming in, however since 2008 number of tourists has declined.
Tucson Proposes Film Incentives to Regenerate Industry
Rental discount offered on city property for productions costing $2M or more to stop 'flyover' to NM, Texas.
2013 AZ Home Sales Prices Up 19%, Sales Lag
Phoenix sees 17% sales decline due to lack of inventory; Tucson median price up 8%, report says.
New Group Proposes Pro Baseball in Tucson
Independent league wants to place team at Kino Stadium; financial, leasing issues, legacy of failure stand in way.
Financial Issues Topping List in 2014 for Tucson, Pima County
Budget deficits, lagging economy, lead local governments to look to job creation.
AZ Week: Mexican Shoppers Enhance State Economy
Estimates put annual stimulus at $1 billion annually; Tucson area merchants are biggest beneficiaries.
AZ Unemployment Rate Down in November
7.8% jobless, down from October's 8.2%; retail shopping season ramp-up, overall improvement cited.
Forecast: Tucson Recession Jobs Lost Recovered by 2016
City added 6,000 jobs in past year in what economists point to as sign of improvement, with pace to continue.
4th Ave Street Fair Brings Millions into Community Each Year
Biannual fair usually brings hundreds of thousands of people; vendors make a huge chunk of their income in that weekend alone.
City Budget Shortfall in July 2014 Could Be $15M
Expenses, such as streetcar operations, pension costs, expected to exceed revenues, precise calculations not yet available.
Tucson Council Winners Sworn In, Face Immediate Budget Challenges
Three incumbents start new four-year term today, all say long-term budget fixes are priority.
AZ Week: State Strategizes to Improve Trade with Mexico
With $12 billion in trade, experts say Arizona needs more to take advantage of business opportunities.
