Mexico Plans to Spend Millions on Port Renovations
US has put $200M into upgrading its side of Mariposa Port of Entry, commercial crossing at Nogales.
Tucson Wants Improved Economic Ties with Mexico
Mayor says recent trip south of border with AZ business leaders further opened eyes and minds to potential.
Health Care Marketplaces Begin Enrollment in Fall
White House says insurance choices will increase for most consumers.
College Student Poverty Rate Higher Than Average
Census Bureau says in AZ, 46.9% of those not living with relatives are below federal threshold.
Pima County Asks for Resident Input on Borrowing Plan
Bond issue intended for 2014 election ballot; 140 proposals must be culled to get figure to $600M or less.
Gasoline Prices on Rise Around AZ
Statewide average up 3 cents to $3.57 in a week; Tucson lowest at $3.40, Flagstaff highest at $3.75.
AZ Nature Festivals Can Boost Local Economy
Birding events in Tucson, Sierra Vista attract visitors from around the state and country.
Border Mayors Talk Immigration, Cross-Border Economics
Members of the Arizona-Sonora Border Mayors Coalition discuss future plans for their towns.
AZ Revenues Above Budget for Fiscal 2012-13
Legislative budget analysts report $9.13B brought to state coffers, 1.7% ahead of projections.
Tucson Goal: House Hundreds of Homeless Vets in 2.5 Years
Mayor Rothschild, city stepping up to national challenge, hopes to lead example for other communities.
AZ Week: Poverty Comes to Suburbs
New face of hardship emerges among middle class on edges of Phoenix, Tucson metro areas.
Local Efforts Offer Help, Give Hope to Homeless
Three organizations working to fill the poverty gap.
AZ Week: Community Colleges Key Workforce Training
21st century economy's approaches mean people can learn more, earn more in career tech education fields.
Immigration Reform Hits Big GOP Wall in US House
Senate-passed bill will be ignored, Speaker Boehner says; Grijalva, other House Dems rally for passage.
Phoenix-Tucson Passenger Train Options Narrowed
3 routes, including one paralleling I-10; state transportation officials hope to select one by year's end.
