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The Buzz: Combatting Generational Poverty in Pima County

A new effort aims to help those who are born into poverty move up the socio-economic ladder.

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.

Where's the new money in the state budget going?

We look at a handful of areas that will see a notable increase in funds this fiscal year

Kelly proposes suspending federal gas tax

The suspension would extend until the start of 2023.

Infrastructure act funds are on the way to Arizona

The first rounds of funds will go to mine and well cleanup and public transit.

Union Pacific will use self-driving trucks to move freight between Tucson and Phoenix

It will be San Diego company TuSimple's first customer on that route.

Tucson airport expecting more than 60,000 travelers in Thanksgiving week

Number of passengers is just shy of pre-pandemic levels.

Pima County road work continues

No "stay at home" order for those who pave and repair public roads.

Arizona House panel OKs ban on new airport ride-hailing fees

The 4-3 vote fell along party lines, with majority Republicans in support.

Streetcar from the airport to Tucson Mall? A federal grant could put plans in motion.

As the city looks to expand its transit network, it wants to prevent gentrification and displacement.

ADOT widens I-10, but will it be enough?

The number of cars traveling between Tucson and Casa Grande could quadruple in two decades.

Rio Nuevo plans to clean up Broadway properties for redevelopment

The economic development group hopes to make the midcentury modern buildings more attractive to business.

Pima Community College to offer self-driving truck courses

Those completing the course may get priority for TuSimple autonomous vehicle jobs.

State Seeks Public Comment on Proposed New Interstate

The Arizona Department of Transportation has released its preferred route for a new interstate from the Mexican border to north of Phoenix.

Proposed Arizona Highway I-11 Generates Support, Opposition

Some are calling a smart step toward boosting trade, while others say it's unnecessary and warn of its environmental impact.

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