Brewer Signs $9.2B Budget for Coming Year
Plan includes $59 million more for new child safety agency, more educational funding; gov. line-item vetoes $4M.
From Chiapas, Mexico: More Than Just Coffee
Co-op selling coffee in Tucson helps Mexican families stay together and avoid dangerous illegal immigration.
AZ Week: Yuma Unemployment Rate High, Some Say Not Accurate
Economic, labor, tourism experts in area argue city's opportunities are growing despite 'unflattering' stats that may stem from having various seasonal work industries.
Tucson Pursuing Two More Annexations
City attempting to fill in pockets of unincorporated areas and increase revenue; pursue adding 150 homes near I-10 and Valencia in next few weeks.
UPDATED: AZ Senate Gives Initial Approval to Budget Plan
AZ Senate President Andy Biggs introduced amendment with $18M for new school assessment test, $15M for CPS; chamber debating spending plan all day Thurs.
Native American Traditional Foods Turn Into Viable Business
From tepary beans grown by the Tohono O’Odham people to chocolate produced by the Chickasaw Nation, Native Americans are entering the niche food market in many places.
Flake, McCain Want AZ Repaid for Keeping Canyon Open
State spent $465,000 to run AZ's biggest tourist draw while federal government was shut down in October.
Funding for Women's Services Down, Affecting Self-Sufficiency
Study analyzed 18 state-run services such as child care subsidies, domestic violence services.
Jobs in Arizona's Solar Industry Down in 2013
However state still ranks second in the nation for residents e ployed in the field, according to report.
Councilman Says Bus Service Cuts Should Not Happen
Tucson City Council seeking public input on bus fare increases, service changes, Cunningham opposes service cuts.
Pima County Proposal: Social Services Could be Funded Privately
County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry proposes change to save money, return savings to investors.
Tucson Bus Riders Face Higher Fares, Service Cuts
City Council needs more revenue, expense savings to erase deficit; public hearings start next month on issues.
Immigration Poll: Equal Number Prioritize Reform, Border Security
First time in years the numbers received equal support; figures come after House Republicans say issue unlikely to progress this year.
Expert: PHX Housing Slowdown Could Forecast Tucson Slowdown
ASU study shows sales and availability of housing decreased in late 2013; Phoenix real estate market slow past 2 months.
Tucson Working to Revive Miracle Mile, Property Owners See Value
In the decades since being the main highway to and through Tucson, street earned a reputation as a den of illicit activity, but things are changing.
