Tucson Bus Strike Averted by Last-Minute Agreement
Teamsters, Sun Tran management reach accord; drivers will vote Thursday on new contract; no details released.
Streetcar's First Paying Day: 3,500 Passengers, Few Problems
Number of riders nearly what officials projected; minor troubles with ticket vending machines at some stations.
Feds Target Human Smuggling Successfully in AZ
Officials say unlike Texas, Grand Canyon state experiences decline in "stash house" discoveries.
60,000 Try Tucson Streetcar on Weekend Inaugural Runs
Free rides lead to packed cars along 4-mile route of new, $200M system; operations almost glitch free, officials say.
Tucson Streetcar Debuts to Crowds, Hot Weather
Hundreds turn out for downtown ribbon cutting, first rides along 4-mile route on $196M rail system.
Pima County Approves $1.2B Budget on Party Line Vote
Fiscal year begins in July, property tax rate goes up, spending reduced.
Metro Week: Pima County Property Taxes Likely Going Up
Supervisors to decide between budget cuts, raising tax.
Tucson Aerospace Company Looks to Increase Business in Mexico
For past 3 months, Airtronics has been operating a plant in Nogales, Sonora; partners with locals.
Ports of Entry Working to Make City Intl Trade Powerhouse
Proximity to Mexico puts Old Pueblo in middle of opportunities for economic development; many hope to keep growing.
Metro Week: Tucson Budget Stability Long-Term Problem, No Easy Answers
Council wrestles with yearly deficits, short-term fixes; they this week approved a $1.26B budget after making more than $30M in cuts.
Metro Week: Tucson Budget Stability Long-Term Problem, No Easy Answers
Council wrestles with yearly deficits, short-term fixes; they this week approved a $1.26B budget after making more than $30M in cuts.
Federal Rural Development Grants Help AZ Businesses
US Dept. of Ag focusing on economic needs in the state; head of Rural Business Cooperative Services visited S. Arizona last week.
A-10 1-Year Save Proposal Means Big Dollars for S. AZ
Politically, the Southern Arizona highlight of the National Defense Authorization Act was an amendment by Rep. Ron Barber, D-Arizona, which kept the airplane flying for another year.
AZ Week: State Economic Growth Slow But Steady, Experts Say
Tucson job growth under 1% since 2012, will continue lagging for couple more years, report figures show.
Tucson Mayor Receives Highest Award from Mexican Govt
Institute for Mexicans Abroad says Rothschild has contributed to the Mexican community in the city, strengthened relationships between the two countries.
