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Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild listens as Larry Lucero, president of the Arizona-Mexico Commission, talks about the pair's recent trip to Mexico to strengthen economic ties between Arizona and Sonora.

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.
Mariachis perform at the Santa Cruz Nature and Heritage Festival.

Santa Cruz Festival Highlights Border

Culture, history, nature all wrapped into one unique region

Verifying Legal Employment Has Perils

E-Verify, employment-eligible system at work in AZ, not foolproof
Immigration protest

SB 1070 Still Hurting Business

Newspaper reports Phoenix convention bookings down
US-Mexico border

Illegal Immigration Continues Slowing

Latest report shows several factors keep crossings down

Mexican Shoppers Help Tucson's 'Black Friday'

They spend $1B a year in Pima County; they'll be here in force this week
Citizens, scientists, economists, and politicians work to transition our current food system into one that grows healthy foods while employing sustainable practices.

Organic Food Production in Transition

Senior member of Union for Concerned Scientists suggests caution

U.S. Latinos Flex Economic Muscle

$1 trillion in national spending, including $40B in Arizona
Conceptual drawing of the new Mariposa Port of Entry under construction in Nogales.

Economist: AZ-Sonora Trade Has Bright Future

New infrastructure at border, port of Guaymas will aid state importers, exporters
US-Mexico border

Legislation Seeks Borderland Safety Warnings

House bill would lead state to issue advisories on regional conditions
Two food banks in Nogales, Ariz., provide fresh produce and pantry staples to families in need.

Two Food Banks, One Community

Nogales, Arizona food banks are assisting thousands of people each month.
Felipe Garcia, vice president of community affairs for the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, discusses how Mexican shoppers contribute to the Tucson economy.

Money from Mexico Boosts Tucson Businesses

New study shows shoppers from neighboring Mexican states are vital to our economy
Republican Pat Kilburn and Democrats Matt Heinz M.D. and Daniel Patterson, the three candidates for two seats in Arizona House District 29, square off in an interview with Bill Buckmaster.

Three Candidates Vie for Two Seats in AZ District 29

House of Representatives Democratic Reps. Matt Heinz, M.D. and Daniel Patterson face Republican Pat Kilburn in this heavily Democratic district.
In an interview with Bill Buckmaster, Pima County Board of Supervisors' Chair Ramon Valadez discusses the ramifications of Proposition 203, the medical marijuana act, and the proposed recreation facility on the Northwest side of town.

Super Rec-area Planned

Pima County Supervisors Chairman Ramon Valadez says the board has given the green light to move forward with plans for a massive recreation complex on Tucson's northwest side.

Seeking Safety North of the Border

Wealthy Mexicans are investing time and money in Arizona, concerned about violence in their country.
Bill Buckmaster interviews the candidates for the Arizona House of Representatives in District 30

LD 30 Showdown

Three candidates, Republicans David Gowan and Ted Vogt are challenged by Democrat Andrea Dalessandro for two seats in the Arizona House of Representatives from District 30.

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