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Tomatoes on their way north across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Trade between Arizona, Mexico well above pre-pandemic levels

A new University of Arizona reports shows many economic indicators between Arizona and Mexico are up, including exports, imports and and northbound border crossings.

The Buzz: An economic update for Southern Arizona and beyond

Economists say they see some slowing ahead for the area's economy, but belay worries of a recession

The Buzz: Getting to Know Oracle

Our new summer series makes its first stop just across the Pima/Pinal county line.

A Waymo self-driving vehicle sits curbside on Dec. 16, 2022, at the Sky Harbor International Airport Sky Train facility in Phoenix. Self-driving car pioneer Waymo announced Thursday, May 4, 2023, that its robotaxis will be able to carry passengers through most of the Phoenix area for the first time.

Waymo robotaxis make more inroads in Phoenix, San Francisco

Self-driving car pioneer Waymo has announced its robotaxis will be able to carry passengers through most of the Phoenix area for the first time.

UA Geosciences professor Paul Kapp leads a regional structural geology class in the Orocopia Mountains of southern California, March 2023.

UA graduate programs ranked among nation's best

Management Information and Geosciences were singled out in top college survey.

Cheyenne Cota is one of the baristas at Wanderlust Kaffee and the case manager at Jennifer’s House.

Coffee shop helps women get back on their feet

The non-profit is for women transitioning back into society.

A dispensary employee weighing and portioning marijuana.

The Buzz: How AZ's marijuana industry has grown after two years of recreational sales

Marijuana became a billion-dollar industry within months of Arizona loosening restrictions on who can buy products.

UA tech incubator expands to Sierra Vista

Projects aims to help one startup each quarter.

Business "growing" in Sierra Vista

Nonprofits and business can work in new shared space.

A set of wine glasses stand on a display table behind a tasting bar at Birds and Barrels Vineyards Rail Road tasting room in Willcox on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. The business started shortly after owner Chad Preston finished his military service.

The Buzz: Arizona's growing wine industry

State lawmakers celebrate Arizona Wine Month as wine's place in the state's economy grows

Tombstone is a top tourist attraction for visitors to Arizona.

The first-ever "Tombstone Festival of Western Books" to be celebrated

Residents are holding the event ahead of the Tucson Festival of Books

Electrical trade student Nora Marshall, 18, wires a light switch in her electrical class at West-MEC in Buckeye on Sept. 16, 2022.

Building the future: Trade occupations encouraged as demand for skilled labor grows

The Arizona Commerce Authority estimates that by 2030, the number of people employed in construction and manufacturing jobs in the state are expected to rise 30% and more than 20%, respectively.

Arizona has embraced the legalization of sports betting, and sites including FanDuel at Footprint Center have helped the state become second fastest in the nation to reach a billion dollars in total wagers.

The Buzz: Sports Betting in Arizona

Arizona has always been a destination for major sporting events, but those within the state now also have the ability to gamble on the outcomes of those games.