New Bill Would Establish Insurance Requirements for Ridesharing
Those using ride-for-hire apps would need insurance beyond personal plan
Nevada Awards Contract for Start of I-11
$83M contract for short stretch of freeway eventually to be part of Arizona-Las Vegas route.
State Revenues Continue Below Budget
8th straight month Arizona tax collections have missed projections, legislative committee reports; now 2.6% short.
Arizona's Craft Beer Industry Growing Rapidly
Total Economic Impact Exceeds $600M in 2013; numbers of small-scale breweries in Tucson has doubled.
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.
Renovated Mariposa Port of Entry Reopens in Nogales
City's Mayor Garino, Rep. Grijalva, Sen. Flake among those who attended ribbon cutting ceremony this morning.
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.
Next AZ Governor Faces Economic, Fiscal Issues
Deficit of up to $1B in next 2 years; tax revenue still low after recession; joblessness high.
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.
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.
