Arizona One of Top States for Green Energy Hiring
State No. 5 in report on announced jobs in sector, mostly in solar energy installations.
El Conquistador Deal Being Finalized
Pending deal between two different buyers that will split up the recently troubled resort and golf course.
Corporation Commission Race Centers on Role of State's Largest Utility
Democratic candidates say APS has poured $2M in support of Republican duo; GOP candidates deny involvement.
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.
METRO WEEK: Efforts Under Way to Ease Cross-Border Business
Arizona, Sonora states working to improve infrastructure, regional cooperation.
METRO WEEK: $200M Tucson Streetcar Opens For Service
3,600 trips/day projected ridership, credited as economic stimulus
City Prepares for Streetcar Inauguration
First 3 days, rides are free; will run from morning hour to late at night in 10, 20 and 30-minute intervals.
Metro Week: Pima County Property Taxes Likely Going Up
Supervisors to decide between budget cuts, raising tax.
Arrival of 8th Streetcar Marks Fleet Completion
Scheduled to open doors to passengers July 25; more testings from UA to downtown Tucson underway until then.
Print Journalism in Tucson Took 'Bigger Hit,' SPJ President Says
Five years after the collapse of the Tucson Citizen, Tucson Weekly and Inside Tucson Business pass over to new owners; a look into the state of print today.
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.
Raytheon Receives $350M Pentagon Contract
U.S. Dept. of Defense orders company's newest model of its SM-3 missile; orders 44 items total, including missile, accompanying materials.
Forecast: Tucson Recession Jobs Lost Recovered by 2016
City added 6,000 jobs in past year in what economists point to as sign of improvement, with pace to continue.
4th Ave Street Fair Brings Millions into Community Each Year
Biannual fair usually brings hundreds of thousands of people; vendors make a huge chunk of their income in that weekend alone.
