The Buzz: Looking back on 2022
Newsworthy interviews and topics that we addressed this year.
City of Tucson partners with Department of Defense to recruit staff
The program helps service members transition out of the military and pays their salaries for up to six months.
Federal Budget Deal Could Benefit Tucson's Economy
A deal that brings an end to sequestration cuts in defense could have a positive impact on Tucson's financial health.
Tucson Economy Ready to Grow Behind Manufacturing Sector
Good economic times come as federal spending begins to increase again.
Trump Defense Promises Could be Boon to Southern Arizona Economy
Public- and private-sector military spending has a heavy impact on an area's economy.
Raytheon Begins its Expansion, Adding 2,000 at Tucson Plant
Tucson's largest private employer ready for new employees, buildings on South Side.
Tucsonans Seek Civility After Contentious Election Season
Plus, minimum wage effects, firefighting overseas, Tucson economic outlook.
Raytheon Will Add 2,000 High-Tech Jobs in Tucson
Missile-making operation already employs nearly 10,000 at two locations.
Raytheon President: Defense Spending Bill May Allow Growth
Money supports Tomahawk, air-to-air missiles from plant employing 9,600.
Davis-Monthan at 75 Years: What's Its Military Future?
Metro Week explores the past, present and future of Air Force base in Tucson.
Air Force: Davis-Monthan Impact $1.5B, 4,500 Jobs
Annual analysis puts air base's economic contribution at 5% of county GDP.
Defense Funding, Including for A-10, Passes US Senate
Bill moves through despite Obama veto threat; McCain pushes back.
Air Force Secretary: Ground A-10 for Budgetary Reasons
Congress resists retiring plane that is primary aircraft at Davis-Monthan.
METRO WEEK: Tucson Job Center Gets National Attention
One formerly homeless veteran got education, job with help from employment program.
METRO WEEK: State of Tucson is Wide Open to Growth Opportunities
Rothschild calls for extending road bonds, encourages Tucsonans to get involved.
