Pima Supervisors Reject Taxes for Road Repairs, Plan to Ask Voters
After voting down a property and a sales tax, the board asked county staff to prepare language for a bond issue for the November ballot.
Pima Community College Dropping Football, May Cut Golf and Tennis
The football program was never self-supporting, as originally hoped.
Tucson Council Mulls Fate of Money-Losing Golf Courses
The Silverbell and Fred Enke courses aren't making a profit and will require capital improvements in the coming years.
Downtown Redevelopment: A Look at Rio Nuevo's Past and Future
The state has extended the development district through 2035; how is downtown doing and what's next?
Tucson's Health is Below Average in Some Ways, Group Says
Health-data program rep says social and economic factors can have a big impact on the health of a city like Tucson.
Park Service: Saguaro National Park Adds $88M to Economy
Economic impact of park grows 20 percent in one year, the agency said in an annual report.
Rothschild: Prepped Industrial Space Entices Employers to Tucson
Tucson's mayor said making sure vacant land is ready for industry helps attract jobs.
Raytheon Opens New Buildings in Latest Expansion
Research and development facility will employ 2,000 new workers.
County Considering Buying Bowling Alley
Golden Pin Lanes on the northwest side would be turned into a space to house a variety of county health and community service agencies.
How Are Teachers Paid? A Discussion of School Funding With Former Supe
John Pedicone says the education debate is about much more than teacher salaries.
Tucson Real Estate Figures Show Springtime Momentum
Numbers indicate strong seller's market continuing into summer
Airport Authority's Economic Impact Estimated at $7.4 Billion a Year
Most recent estimate shows nearly 50 percent increase in economic impact in the past five years.
Report: Pima County Has Highest Property Tax Rate in Arizona
While the rate is highest in the state, it is below the national average.
Bill to Extend Rio Nuevo Passes Arizona Senate
The bill would maintain the special taxation district through 2035.
Money and Politics: What Do the Donations Buy?
A small screenprinting business keeps afloat with orders from candidates and other political causes.
