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Pima Surveying Residents About Library System Usage

ABout 180,000 people will receive survey from Pima County Public Library via email; use results to tailor system to what residents want.

Rio Nuevo Audit Includes Ups and Downs

Downtown Tucson redevelopment is stronger financially than last audit, but can improve.

The fence separating the U.S. from Mexico in Nogales, Ariz.

AZ Business Groups Lobby for Immigration Reform

US businesses head to DC, including AZ Chamber visiting all 9 AZ House members to cite positive economic impact.

City, UA, Private Company Partner to Form Economic Alliance

The Commercialization Network Alliance will connect innovative research with the business community.

NPR: Company Plans to Launch Balloon Ride to Stratosphere

World View, a new space tourism company in Tucson, would offer option to passengers as early as 2015; price about $75K.

Tucson Average Gasoline Prices Drop Again

City's gas costs declined by 1.5 cents in the past week, lowering average to $3.20 per gallon; country's average declines to $3.36.

Proposition to Bring I-11 Receives Opposition

A group of residents is objecting to an option that would build a highway through Avra Valley, just west of Tucson.

Raytheon Lays Off Group of Salaried Employees

Company spokesman says cuts made to remain 'competitive in the marketplace;' they will be offered severance benefits.

Bike Infrastructure Improvements Focus on Intersections

Tucson transportation planners creating bicycle boulevards piecemeal.

County Building Lease to Biotech Co Helping Create High-Wage Jobs

Biotech firm renting part of Pima's health dept. building; firm's expansion brings an increase in positions with six-digit salaries.

Phoenix Council to Vote on Opening Trade Office in Mexico

City leaders trying to follow example of neighbors in Southwest that have successfully established a business presence across the border.

Housing Project May Force Some Flagstaff Residents to Move Out

Georgia company plans to build a multifamily housing for NAU students; if city approves, people would have to leave homes located in the area.

State Preparing Roads for Mariposa Port of Entry Renovations

Project estimated to run between $50-215M; ADOT will spend $1.5M on temporary changes to Route 89 to ease congestion during construction.

North AZ Towns Losing Millions Over Closure of Grand Canyon

Government shutdown costing the region about $12M, estimates say; town of Tusayan has felt much impact since most income comes from canyon's tourism.

Alternatives For Proposed Interstate 11 Released

Upcoming meetings will give possible routes for Phoenix to Las Vegas highway; rest would connect Mexico and northern Nevada.

Arizona State Parks Open For Business During Shutdown

Park officials said they have seen an increase in number of visitors camping in northern AZ, since more than 250 federal camping sites in the state closed last week.

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