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.
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.
Raúl Grijalva: A Liberal Leader, Optimistic About 2015
Immigration, environmental policy top his list of things to protect during 7th term in Congress.
Some Undocumented Farmworkers Could Benefit from Obama's Immigration Changes
Although executive action doesn't address them directly, many have children who are US citizens.
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.
Homelessness Down in Arizona
Tucson's focus to get veterans off the streets contributes to decline in numbers.
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.
Pima County Approves $1.2B Budget on Party Line Vote
Fiscal year begins in July, property tax rate goes up, spending reduced.
