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Local officials and Raytheon executives gather to cut the ribbon on the newest addition to Raytheon Missile System's Tucson facility.

Raytheon Opens New Buildings in Latest Expansion

Research and development facility will employ 2,000 new workers.

County Considering Buying Bowling Alley

Golden Pin Lanes on the northwest side would be turned into a space to house a variety of county health and community service agencies.
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City Receives $300K EPA Grant for Soil Studies on 12th Ave

Money comes from the agency's Brownfields program.
A view of Hermosillo, Sonora

Hermosillo Town Hall Brings Cross-Border Biz and Government Together

The meeting in Sonora is aimed at increasing trade across the international line.

Are "Dark Skies" Good for Tucson?

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Democratic candidates for governor talk education funding; Michael F. Blake on "The Cowboy President", and a backstage visit with "The Hunchback of Notre Dame".
Fire crews at Tucson International Airport welcome the first arrival of a maiden flight at the airport.

Airport Authority's Economic Impact Estimated at $7.4 Billion a Year

Most recent estimate shows nearly 50 percent increase in economic impact in the past five years.
New home construction northwest Tucson. February 2018

Report: Pima County Has Highest Property Tax Rate in Arizona

While the rate is highest in the state, it is below the national average.
Roxanne Diaz makes buttons that read 'I am Democracy, and I Vote."

Money and Politics: What Do the Donations Buy?

A small screenprinting business keeps afloat with orders from candidates and other political causes.
An Uber self-driving vehicle in San Francisco.

Gov. Ducey Suspends Uber From Autonomous Testing

The move comes in the wake of a pedestrian fatality in Tempe last week.
Arizona State Capitol Executive Tower

Money and Politics: Which Occupations Donate Most to Arizona Governor Candidates?

In campaign finance, CEOs and retirees are putting the most money into the gubernatorial race.

Economist: Trump Tariffs Could Cost Jobs in Places Like Arizona

UA professor George Hammond cites potential rise in the cost of targeted materials.
The historic courthouse in downtown Tucson.

Supervisors to Vote on Two New Tenants for Old Courthouse

University of Arizona and Visit Tucson may split the majority of the courthouse's square footage.
A key in a door lock.

Number of Tucson Homes for Sale Hits Historic Low

Despite inventory being at an all-time low, price growth remains in check.
Walking down the road near the Bear Canyon Trail in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, February 2018.

New Shuttle Service Coming to Sabino Canyon, Replacing 2-Decade Operator

The new operator plans to deploy an all-electric fleet over five years.
A For Rent sign in front of a home in the Sam Hughes neighborhood.

Drop in House Flipping May Point to Growth in Home Prices

Investors appear to be buying and holding on to their inventory instead of selling.
A view of downtown Tucson.

City Council to Consider Renewing Downtown Business Improvement District

Affirmative vote would open a comment period for property owners in the district.

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