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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.

AZ Foreclosures Continue to Decline in July

State falls out of worst 10 in nation for first time in 6 ½ years; number down 60.4% from year ago.

Obama: 'Housing Market Beginning to Heal'

In Phoenix, 'Ground Zero' for meltdown, he calls for new mortgage reforms to continue boosting middle class.

Mexico Plans to Spend Millions on Port Renovations

US has put $200M into upgrading its side of Mariposa Port of Entry, commercial crossing at Nogales.

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.

Gasoline Prices on Rise Around AZ

Statewide average up 3 cents to $3.57 in a week; Tucson lowest at $3.40, Flagstaff highest at $3.75.

Tucson Buying More Solar Power from TEP

Corporation Commission vote allows city government to expand from 4% renewable energy to 10%.

AZ Revenues Above Budget for Fiscal 2012-13

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

Brewing to Aid 19 Hotshots' Families

Arizona breweries making a special beer in honor of the Yarnell Fire fallen, all proceeds going to charity.

AZ Week: Poverty Comes to Suburbs

New face of hardship emerges among middle class on edges of Phoenix, Tucson metro areas.

AZ Week: Community Colleges Key Workforce Training

21st century economy's approaches mean people can learn more, earn more in career tech education fields.

Phoenix-Tucson Passenger Train Options Narrowed

3 routes, including one paralleling I-10; state transportation officials hope to select one by year's end.

Another Big Drop in AZ Foreclosure Filings

Down 59.3% statewide from year ago; Phoenix, once nation's worst, saw 64% decline and higher prices.

AZ Week: Sales-Tax Reform Inches Ahead

'I have votes' in both chambers, key sponsor declares; cities still skeptical

Phoenix Tops Nation in Home Price Rise

Up 22.5% in March, report says; national rise most in 7 years

AZ Week: 'We're on Track' for Quality Jobs

Commerce Authority aiming for 75K high-paying positions in 5 years

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