Brewer: State Finished Last Year With Big Cash Balance
Preliminary report on 2012-13 fiscal year shows budget at $895M in black; state deficit will be gone early.
Upgrades at Mariposa Port Expected to Boost Nogales
Mayor, produce industry say renovations at commercial entry from Mexico will speed traffic, add jobs.
In Your Mail: 2013 Property Tax Statements
Pima County sends bill details to 450,000 home, business owners; sampling shows reduction on average of 1.1%.
AZ Week: Municipalities Rebounding, Cautiously
Mayors, other officials express optimism as they leave depths of recession behind, including big budget cuts.
AZ Income-Tax Overhaul Target of Study
Task force will begin meeting Wednesday to consider policy changes leading to legislation for simplification in 2014.
AZ Week: Changing Tactics to Grow Tucson's Economy
Filling 'talent gap' will retain and attract businesses more than incentives, tax breaks, location, other factors.
AZ Jobless Rate Stays at 8.0%; July Job Loss: 15,100
Government, education, tourism industry shed workers, but year-over job gains remain strong.
AZ Foreclosures Continue to Decline in July
State falls out of worst 10 in nation for first time in 6 ½ years; number down 60.4% from year ago.
Obama: 'Housing Market Beginning to Heal'
In Phoenix, 'Ground Zero' for meltdown, he calls for new mortgage reforms to continue boosting middle class.
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.
