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METRO WEEK: Tucson Job Center Gets National Attention

One formerly homeless veteran got education, job with help from employment program.

Economist: Tucson Growth Will Outpace National by 2017

Government spending and population growth will spur economy, UA analyst says.

Ducey: State Must Stop Spending Money We Don't Have

Local governments say budget has forced them to raise taxes

METRO WEEK: County Budget Proposal Calls for Tax Increase

Extra revenue will cover state costs passed along to counties, administrator says

Service Providers Work to End Homelessness in Tucson

Goal: End veterans' homelessness by end of this year, all homelessness by 2017.

Pima County Will Hold Bond Election in November

Voters to decide on borrowing money for projects in 7 subject areas, including roads

Tax Filing Deadline Wednesday; Here's How to Get Help

United Way adds volunteers to its assistance program for final push to file on time.

METRO WEEK: Pima County Foster Care System Remains Overwhelmed

There are more children than homes and prevention the best plan, court director says

New Community Would Add 28,000 Homes in Benson

'Villages at Vigneto' proposal working its way through town government

Pima County Breaks Ground to Give Raytheon Expansion Room

Project is first step in economic development opportunity for southern tier of Tucson.

New Bill Would Establish Insurance Requirements for Ridesharing

Those using ride-for-hire apps would need insurance beyond personal plan

Pima County Superintendents Urging Lawmakers to Keep K12 Funding

School leaders come together as state legislature works on budget

Nevada Awards Contract for Start of I-11

$83M contract for short stretch of freeway eventually to be part of Arizona-Las Vegas route.

Tucson Improves Economic Ranking Worldwide

Still not recovered from recession, report says

Tucson-Area Representatives React to State of the Union

Party-line responses from two members of Arizona’s Congressional delegation

State Revenues Continue Below Budget

8th straight month Arizona tax collections have missed projections, legislative committee reports; now 2.6% short.

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