New Bill Would Establish Insurance Requirements for Ridesharing
Those using ride-for-hire apps would need insurance beyond personal plan
Arizona One of Top States for Green Energy Hiring
State No. 5 in report on announced jobs in sector, mostly in solar energy installations.
Tucson-Area Representatives React to State of the Union
Party-line responses from two members of Arizona’s Congressional delegation
El Conquistador Deal Being Finalized
Pending deal between two different buyers that will split up the recently troubled resort and golf course.
Food Bank Wants to Help Local Farmers Make Their Produce More Available
$100K grant from feds may help the cause.
Tucson Fast Food Workers Continue to Demand Better Pay
Local, nationwide protests happening Thursday; movement began two years ago.
Raúl Grijalva: A Liberal Leader, Optimistic About 2015
Immigration, environmental policy top his list of things to protect during 7th term in Congress.
Some Undocumented Farmworkers Could Benefit from Obama's Immigration Changes
Although executive action doesn't address them directly, many have children who are US citizens.
AZ Opens Trade, Investment Office in Mexico City
Arizona Commerce Authority will run it, focus to improve business relationship; city of Tucson will be a partner.
METRO WEEK: 'Tucson Can Do More to Help Homeless Population'
Housing director at Primavera Foundation says city still lacks more options for affordable housing, job opportunities; resources available to get them off their feet.
METRO WEEK: Efforts Under Way to Ease Cross-Border Business
Arizona, Sonora states working to improve infrastructure, regional cooperation.
Federal Rural Development Grants Help AZ Businesses
US Dept. of Ag focusing on economic needs in the state; head of Rural Business Cooperative Services visited S. Arizona last week.
From Chiapas, Mexico: More Than Just Coffee
Co-op selling coffee in Tucson helps Mexican families stay together and avoid dangerous illegal immigration.
Immigration Poll: Equal Number Prioritize Reform, Border Security
First time in years the numbers received equal support; figures come after House Republicans say issue unlikely to progress this year.
AZ Foreclosure Filings Drop to Pre-Recession Levels
January's report ranks AZ 17th in the country; there were 2,363 last month, according to RealtyTrac.
