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.
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.
Corporation Commission Race Centers on Role of State's Largest Utility
Democratic candidates say APS has poured $2M in support of Republican duo; GOP candidates deny involvement.
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: 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.
Tucson Wants to Redevelop Ronstadt Transit Center
Proposals due Aug. 28, must maintain transit, add other uses to 5-acre site.
60,000 Try Tucson Streetcar on Weekend Inaugural Runs
Free rides lead to packed cars along 4-mile route of new, $200M system; operations almost glitch free, officials say.
Tucson Streetcar Debuts to Crowds, Hot Weather
Hundreds turn out for downtown ribbon cutting, first rides along 4-mile route on $196M rail system.
City Prepares for Streetcar Inauguration
First 3 days, rides are free; will run from morning hour to late at night in 10, 20 and 30-minute intervals.
Metro Week: Pima County Property Taxes Likely Going Up
Supervisors to decide between budget cuts, raising tax.
AZ Week: State Economic Growth Slow But Steady, Experts Say
Tucson job growth under 1% since 2012, will continue lagging for couple more years, report figures show.
Tucson Pursuing Two More Annexations
City attempting to fill in pockets of unincorporated areas and increase revenue; pursue adding 150 homes near I-10 and Valencia in next few weeks.
Raytheon Receives $350M Pentagon Contract
U.S. Dept. of Defense orders company's newest model of its SM-3 missile; orders 44 items total, including missile, accompanying materials.
