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Facing Deficit, South Tucson May Trim Essential Services

City may outsource fire department, scale back police services.

Interest Group: Border Tax Would Cost Consumers $1.2 Trillion

Americans for Affordable Products says state congressional delegation opposes 20% import tax.

Tucson Can Keep Tax Incentive for Downtown Redevelopment

Legislature proposed changes, but city's key tool to encourage development intact.

Tucson's Greyhound Station Finds Forever Home

Intercity bus terminal is in permanent home east of downtown after 15 years in a temporary space.

Sen. Flake: A Border Tax Is Bad For Business

The proposed 20 percent increase has been met with resistance from some Republicans.

Pima County May Appeal of World View Court Ruling

A judge voided the contract, saying the lease agreement violated state law.

Court Stops Pima County Contract with World View Balloon Company

Judge found the lease didn't satisfy state law; county borrowed $15 million to build it.

Federal Government Sponsors Tucson Security Symposium

Homeland Security officials to sit down with local businesses.

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.

Economists Predict Strong Year Ahead for Tucson, Nation

Tucson poised for growth behind increased federal spending, population growth.

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.

September Sees Back-to-School Boost for Arizona Employment

The start of the academic year means roughly 30,000 people were hired last month, according to state data.

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.

Will Prop 206 Boost or Bust Arizona Job Market?

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

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