Self-driving car startup that lost permit in California coming to Tucson
The company lost its permit after the state found it had failed to monitor safety drivers' records.
Arizona's minimum wage set to increase
State law mandates it go up with inflation.
Foreclosures in AZ up but still well below pre-pandemic normals
Numbers take notable jump as pre-moratorium cases resume and more expected cases join.
Pima County tourism saw strong rebound in 2021
Report commissioned by local tourism bureau says visitor spending up 77 percent
Tucson sets up hotline for homeless people
Aims to connect people with shelter, food, other needs.
Lifeguard shortage leaves some Tucson pools closed
Blame the pandemic and rising wages.
Tucson will help essential workers buy homes
The program builds off of a current city and county program.
Tucson teachers earn less than teachers in similar Western cities
A study by University of Arizona economists shows teacher salaries in Tucson aren’t keeping up with the nation or even Western cities comparable in size or cost of living
Arizona hits record low unemployment, but Tucson lags in jobs recovery
The state also recorded one of the highest quit rates in the country.
Tucson brings in few affordable housing programs through federal tax credits
Officials say the city is at a disadvantage for the competitive program.
Regulators approve rate increase for Tucson Electric Power customers
Tucson Electric Power customers will see their monthly bills go up by about four dollars on average.
Canada-based Flair adds flights to Tucson
Discount airline aims to bring snowbirds to Tucson, and take skiers to Canada
Thousands of people return to Southern Arizona for gem shows
The Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase is attracting national and international crowds.
Tucson receives federal grant to develop green jobs and infrastructure plan
The city worked with a coalition of nonprofits, universities and other organizations to write the proposal.
City invites non-profits and businesses to apply for COVID-19 relief program grants
The money will go towards affordable housing, workforce development and other projects.
