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New I-10 Sign Installation Could Cause Delays

Stretch of freeway east of I-19 down to single lane in Tucson parts of this week

Arizona's Craft Beer Industry Growing Rapidly

Total Economic Impact Exceeds $600M in 2013; numbers of small-scale breweries in Tucson has doubled.

Tucson Getting Credit Card-Friendly Parking Meters, Higher Fees

New devices downtown, along University Boulevard, North 4th Avenue will improve convenience, at $1 per hour.

Interstate 11 Corridor Project Moves Ahead

Option for new highway in Tucson still alive, but latest routing calls for no new path through Avra Valley.

Mexican Peso Drops in Value, Could Hurt Arizona Retailers

With U.S. dollar at 15 pesos, experts say Mexican visitors are spending less when they come across the line.

Federal Budget Plan Helps Southern Arizona

Temporary spending package brings good news but also uncertainty for region

METRO WEEK: Downtown Parking Changes Coming Soon

New meters accept plastic payment, no more free parking along 4th Avenue.

Researchers Are Studying Economic Impact of the 4th Avenue Street Fair

Tucson event is held twice a year, attracting tens of thousands of people from all over.

El Conquistador Deal Being Finalized

Pending deal between two different buyers that will split up the recently troubled resort and golf course.

Obama Deportation Deferral May Affect 135,000 in Arizona

Immigration plan's impact in state also could include visas for high-skilled workers, tightened border security.

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.

What Does It Take to Start a Business in Tucson?

Inside Tucson Business Editor Thelma Grimes joins AZPM's Zac Ziegler to discuss local business news.

METRO WEEK: Healthcare Providers' Sales Part of Trend

UA, Cardonelet health networks going to outside ownerships in separate deals expected to be completed soon.

Tucson Fast-Food Workers Strike for Higher Wages

$15 dollar an hour, right to form unions without retaliation are among demands.

METRO WEEK: Efforts Under Way to Ease Cross-Border Business

Arizona, Sonora states working to improve infrastructure, regional cooperation.

DPS Slow to Return to Pre-Recession Staffing Levels

Department starting to increase staff again, but not quickly enough to make up for losses, upcoming retirements.

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