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Immigration and the Economy, if Campaign Promises Hold

Plus, looking ahead with a Border Patrol union rep; looking back with political analysis.

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.

'Mariposa Road' Improvements Moved Up Two Years

Phase one of SR 189 rebuild will start in 2019.

Will Prop 206 Boost or Bust Arizona Job Market?

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

What Can Politicians Actually Do To Improve the Economy?

Three experts weigh in on how public policy can improve Arizona's financial well-being.

Arizona Unemployment Grows for Fourth Straight Month

Jobless rate hits 6 percent as people enter workforce faster than job creation.

Arizona's GDP Growth Among Fastest in US

The value of all goods and services produced in the state grew more than 2 percent the last two quarters.

Davis-Monthan at 75 Years: What's Its Military Future?

Metro Week explores the past, present and future of Air Force base in Tucson.

Town Hall: Better Roads Would Strengthen Trade with Mexico

Business, government leaders lament infrastructure issues hampering imports, exports.

Arizona Unemployment Down for Third Straight Month

Arizona adds jobs, sees joblessness shrink to 5.4 percent.

Tucson Sells $8M Property to National Housing Developer

Mattamy Homes purchases 173 acres, plans to incorporate area mountain bike park.

Arizona Job Numbers Top Prerecession Highs; Tucson Lags

State employment totals top recent bests, but Tucson has only recovered 76 percent of the jobs lost.

METRO WEEK: State Budget Shapes Pima, Tucson Budgets

'Give us back those dollars that we need desperately,' local governments say.

METRO WEEK: Wards 1 and 2 Tucson City Council Races

Incumbents say track record deserves re-election; challengers say it's not enough.

METRO WEEK: City Government Lacks Fiscal Plan, Leadership

How did past city decisions shape the budget struggle, poverty and politics?

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