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In the 1990s, small, independent antique shops began to fold and dealers relocated into large antique malls. Midtown Antiques in Stillwater, Minnesota is likely the largest in the upper Midwest.

"Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Adiba Nelson shares an open love letter to all women, everywhere; and how UA scientists are understanding climate change through research in the Southern Ocean.
Looking out at the tower at the Tucson International Airport.

CBP moving to new airport location to streamline operations

The airport authority announced a $1.8 million plan to renovate the airport’s old executive terminal for CBP use.
The Supreme Court rejected Arizona’s bid to challenge what it says is California’s practice of unfairly assessing taxes on thousands of out-of-state businesses for “doing business” in the state, even though they may only own a stake in a company operating in California.

Supreme Court refuses to hear Arizona challenge to California tax law

The challenge came over a tax California collects from Arizona companies "doing business" in that state.
A storefront window advertising auto title loans in Tucson, July 2019.

Group pushing title loan interest cap pulls plug on effort

The group says it won't move ahead due to a state law making it easier to challenge petitions.
Kaibeto Kneel Down Bread vendor sells Navajo tamales in Kaibeto, Arizona.

New online tool points consumers Native American-owned businesses

The RezRising website and phone app aims to not only draw attention to Native American entrepreneurs, but also change attitudes.
A solar array used by Tucson Electric Power to add renewable energy to the grid, August 2019

Regulators approve renewable energy plan for UA

The plan has Tucson Electric Power using solar and wind sources to meet all the university's electricity needs by 2021.
A father brings his infant child to El Rio Community Health Center for a checkup.

Sinema sponsors bill to help cover cost of family leave

The bill is a bipartisan proposal with White House support.

Korean company takes interest in Sonoran solar projects

The two Sonoran projects will have an estimated peak capacity of roughly 125 megawatts each.
Martha McSally, November 2018.

McSally pushing North American trade deal

Senate Republicans claim the House is delaying a vote on the USMCA.
A section of the Asarco-owned Silver Bell Mine, in 2010.

Arizona miners strike against Asarco

Strikers are calling for better pay and benefits.
Art Car World is a museum that exhibits decorated vehicles from different places and artists.

Douglas is turning to tourism for an economic boost

The city is conducting tours twice a month in the community.
The Welcome Broadway development project envisions a mixed-use, public market-style space.

Market-style development could threaten historic buildings on Broadway

A group is calling for two buildings to be designated historic landmarks to protect them amid development.

Out-of-state retailers now have to pay Arizona tax

Arizona joins over 40 states in taxing e-commerce as the transaction privilege tax takes effect.
Among the proposed projects along the Sunshine Mile stretch of Broadway Boulevard is the relocation of a group of bungalows. The small homes would be uprooted and turned into a walkable shopping plaza.

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.
Border patrol searches through tomatoes at port of entry.

Gov Ducey pushing for ratification of North American trade deal

The Arizona governor heads to Washington, D.C., to urge approval of the USMCA.
A sign for missile-maker Raytheon.

Raytheon president says merger won't hurt Tucson

Raytheon President Wes Kremer said the company continues to invest in Tucson operations.

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