METRO WEEK: Downtown Parking Changes Coming Soon
New meters accept plastic payment, no more free parking along 4th Avenue.
Feds Hope to Combat Poverty Among Native American Youth
Obama administration says money for program will come from existing funds, nonprofits.
Raúl Grijalva: A Liberal Leader, Optimistic About 2015
Immigration, environmental policy top his list of things to protect during 7th term in Congress.
Some Undocumented Farmworkers Could Benefit from Obama's Immigration Changes
Although executive action doesn't address them directly, many have children who are US citizens.
Obama Deportation Deferral May Affect 135,000 in Arizona
Immigration plan's impact in state also could include visas for high-skilled workers, tightened border security.
Homelessness Down in Arizona
Tucson's focus to get veterans off the streets contributes to decline in numbers.
AZ Opens Trade, Investment Office in Mexico City
Arizona Commerce Authority will run it, focus to improve business relationship; city of Tucson will be a partner.
AZ WEEK: Ducey Says Revenue from Job Creation Can Fix Budget
Republican would like to eliminate income tax, revamp tax code to attract more businesses, bring more work to Arizona.
Next AZ Governor Faces Economic, Fiscal Issues
Deficit of up to $1B in next 2 years; tax revenue still low after recession; joblessness high.
METRO WEEK: Efforts Under Way to Ease Cross-Border Business
Arizona, Sonora states working to improve infrastructure, regional cooperation.
DPS Slow to Return to Pre-Recession Staffing Levels
Department starting to increase staff again, but not quickly enough to make up for losses, upcoming retirements.
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.
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.
