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Real estate, rents continue to climb as housing crunch continues

Prices around Tucson continue to go up, leaving some unable to buy or going through eviction.

Green Valley hospital again in peril

Employees notified of possible shutdown.

Tucson sets up hotline for homeless people

Aims to connect people with shelter, food, other needs.

Study says rigid housing laws are contributing to Arizona's housing shortage

It also says municipalities can make zoning changes to encourage more housing.

Automation could leave many Arizonans out of work, study warns

It also recommends the state invest more in job training to hedge job losses.

Senate hears bill on Grand Canyon mining

A Senate subcommittee hears about the importance of the proposal.

Tucson housing market starts to cool off

Home prices are still on the rise, but not as dramatically.

Lifeguard shortage leaves some Tucson pools closed

Blame the pandemic and rising wages.

Gas prices will likely stay high through the summer

AAA says prices might put a strain on summer travel.

Tucson will help essential workers buy homes

The program builds off of a current city and county program.

Tucson teachers earn less than teachers in similar Western cities

A study by University of Arizona economists shows teacher salaries in Tucson aren’t keeping up with the nation or even Western cities comparable in size or cost of living

The past and future of Tucson's film industry

As lawmakers consider an incentive program to draw more film productions to Arizona, The Buzz examines the industry's role in Tucson.

Arizona hits record low unemployment, but Tucson lags in jobs recovery

The state also recorded one of the highest quit rates in the country.

Tucson brings in few affordable housing programs through federal tax credits

Officials say the city is at a disadvantage for the competitive program.

Federal government could take over job safety enforcement from Arizona

OSHA is starting the process of revoking Arizona's state plan this week.

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