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State of City: Opportunities for Growth in Tucson

Rothschild calls for extending road bonds, encourages Tucsonans to get involved.

Pima County Superintendents Urging Lawmakers to Keep K12 Funding

School leaders come together as state legislature works on budget

Arizona One of Top States for Green Energy Hiring

State No. 5 in report on announced jobs in sector, mostly in solar energy installations.

State of City Speech Friday: Progress Report for Tucson

Mayor reports on 'Five Ts' of local economy - trade, tourism, transportation, teaching and technology.

Health Care Jobs to Grow, Construction Jobs Stay Stagnant

Tucson area will experience slow employment growth in next 2 years, but still lag rest of Arizona.

Arizona Employment Rising, But Recession Hangover Remains

State projects 2.2% growth this year, 2.4% next; Tucson area growth will pick up more slowly.

Arizona's Beer Industry is Growing

Looking at the state's growing craft brewing industry and legislation that could soon be affecting it.

Insect Forces Expanded Arizona Citrus Quarantine

Tiny bug psyllid can carry 'citrus greening disease,' and has devastated parts of Florida's crop.

METRO WEEK EXTRA: In Search of Local Brewing Products

All components needed to make craft beers truly Tucson products are falling into place.

METRO WEEK: Tucson Beer Brewing Becoming Big Business

Craft beverages continue growing in popularity; one brewmaster's search for all local products.

Arizona Leads in Solar Industry Jobs, With 7% Growth

More than 9,000 employed statewide, mostly as installers; that's third best in country.

Tucson Commercial Real Estate Outlook Mixed

Industrial opportunities on outskirts; office vacancies abound across metro area.

Economist: 2016 Tucson Job Growth Will Outpace US Average

Attributes sunny economic outlook to warm winter weather that attracts people from colder climes.

METRO WEEK: Gem Shows Big Contributors to Economy, UA Research

$120 million economic impact, international research collaboration opportunities from big winter event.

Tucson Home Sales Take Unexpected January Dip

Down one-quarter from December, but Realtors say 2015 should still be strong sales year.

Arizona Worst in Nation in Construction Job Loss

Decline of 4,400 last year makes it West's only state to lose jobs; business worries about education cited.

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