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Brewer Will Continue to Use State Money to Keep Grand Canyon Open

National park will remain open for another 9 days; AZ governor had until Weds to make decision, send funds to fed gov.

North AZ Towns Losing Millions Over Closure of Grand Canyon

Government shutdown costing the region about $12M, estimates say; town of Tusayan has felt much impact since most income comes from canyon's tourism.

Future of Baseball in Southern AZ May Be in Limbo

As stadiums seat empty and amid future move of the Tucson Padres to El Paso for the 2014 season.

Elected Officials in AZ Continue Shutdown Criticism

GOP lawmaker: 'Mean-spirited actions' by Obama; Dem congressman: 'Congress failing to do its job.'

In Your Mail: 2013 Property Tax Statements

Pima County sends bill details to 450,000 home, business owners; sampling shows reduction on average of 1.1%.

AZ Week: Municipalities Rebounding, Cautiously

Mayors, other officials express optimism as they leave depths of recession behind, including big budget cuts.

AZ Income-Tax Overhaul Target of Study

Task force will begin meeting Wednesday to consider policy changes leading to legislation for simplification in 2014.

AZ Jobless Rate Stays at 8.0%; July Job Loss: 15,100

Government, education, tourism industry shed workers, but year-over job gains remain strong.

Tucson Wants Improved Economic Ties with Mexico

Mayor says recent trip south of border with AZ business leaders further opened eyes and minds to potential.

Health Care Marketplaces Begin Enrollment in Fall

White House says insurance choices will increase for most consumers.

Pima County Asks for Resident Input on Borrowing Plan

Bond issue intended for 2014 election ballot; 140 proposals must be culled to get figure to $600M or less.

Border Mayors Talk Immigration, Cross-Border Economics

Members of the Arizona-Sonora Border Mayors Coalition discuss future plans for their towns.

AZ Revenues Above Budget for Fiscal 2012-13

Legislative budget analysts report $9.13B brought to state coffers, 1.7% ahead of projections.

Tucson Goal: House Hundreds of Homeless Vets in 2.5 Years

Mayor Rothschild, city stepping up to national challenge, hopes to lead example for other communities.

Local Efforts Offer Help, Give Hope to Homeless

Three organizations working to fill the poverty gap.

Immigration Reform Hits Big GOP Wall in US House

Senate-passed bill will be ignored, Speaker Boehner says; Grijalva, other House Dems rally for passage.

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