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Left to right, Mariano Rodriguez and Mike Cease are challenging Steve Kozachik in the Ward 6 race for Tucson City Council in November.

Jobs, Environment and Crime are Key for Ward 6 Candidates

Central Tucson Council race features incumbent Democrat, Republican and Green Party challengers.
A migrant worker for G Farms checks watermelons.

Hispanic Chamber: Immigration Bill Could Hurt Local Economy

Changes with the RAISE Act could lower the area's access to workers who fill manual labor jobs.

Center Gets Grant to Help Find Jobs for Homeless Vets

Program supports homeless veterans in search of jobs or career training.
Startup Tucson's Justin Williams, January 2017.

Federal Cuts Hit Tucson Business-Incubator Program

Startup Tucson's Thryve Next program falls victim to SBA budget cuts.
Fresh peppers.

Document Outlines Trump's NAFTA Renegotiation Goals

Necessary step before negotiations can begin in August.
650 people watched TMC's health care forum in person, and the Facebook video of the event has topped 2,500 views.

Tucsonans Ask About Congressional Bills' Impact on Health Care, Jobs

Tucson Medical Center panel of experts answer questions about AHCA and BCRA.
Produce inspected at the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales, Az. (2015)

Interest Group: Border Tax Would Cost Consumers $1.2 Trillion

Americans for Affordable Products says state congressional delegation opposes 20% import tax.
A view of Tucson from Tumamoc Hill.

Tucson Can Keep Tax Incentive for Downtown Redevelopment

Legislature proposed changes, but city's key tool to encourage development intact.
Tucson's Greyhound Bus Station sits at the corner of Broadway Boulevard and Euclid Avenue.

Tucson's Greyhound Station Finds Forever Home

Intercity bus terminal is in permanent home east of downtown after 15 years in a temporary space.
A-10s from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base taxi at March Air Reserve Base, California. February 1, 2016

Trump Defense Promises Could be Boon to Southern Arizona Economy

Public- and private-sector military spending has a heavy impact on an area's economy.
Downtown Tucson.

Economists Predict Strong Year Ahead for Tucson, Nation

Tucson poised for growth behind increased federal spending, population growth.
Pima County Board of Supervisors at a meeting in early April 2015.

Supervisors Approve Leasing 2 Downtown Lots to Rio Nuevo

Pima County aims to avoid economic development incentive issues.

Local Officials Push to Keep Cherrybell Postal Facility Open

Elected reps will host congressman who oversees US Postal Service for tour, meeting.
Company CEO Jim Cantrell said a Vector rocket is small enough to fit on the back of a commercial truck.

Rocket Manufacturer to Boost Tucson Economy with 200 Jobs

Vector Space Systems will add $225 million to the local GDP over the next five years.
A man works on a housing construction site.

Will Prop 206 Boost or Bust Arizona Job Market?

Proponents say current minimum is unlivable; opponents call 206 a job killer.

What Can Politicians Actually Do To Improve the Economy?

Three experts weigh in on how public policy can improve Arizona's financial well-being.

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