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PCC gets money to double its aviation tech program

The Arizona Legislature approved $15 million to expand the program, the first state money since cutting community college funding four years ago.

60 Years In, Arizona-Mexico Commission Celebrates Strong Ties Across the Border

Recent political tensions don't diminish the relationship between Arizona and Mexico, a commission official says.

US-Mexico Tomato Import Negotiations Latest Row In Decades-Long Fight

Some U.S. growers see the billions of pounds of tomatoes imported from Mexico as an existential threat.

Mexico Becomes Top US Trade Partner for the First Time

Trade with Mexico account for about 15 percent of all U.S. trade worldwide, surpassing both China and Canada for the first time.

Kino Sports Complex Expansion Draws National, International Attention

The facility is still under construction, but is already booking space for January.

Trump's Threat to Close Border Stirs Fears of Economic Harm

Politicians, business leaders and and economists warned of blocking cross-border trade and the movement of people.

Raytheon Missile Systems Head Retiring

Taylor Lawrence is retiring; Wesley Kremer will be taking his place.

A Change At The Top for World View

The balloon-launch company has replaced CEO Jane Poynter.

Arizona GOP Reps Move to Lower the Minimum Wage for Some

A bill in the House would allow students to be paid less than the state minimum wage.

County Fires Up Debate Over New Tobacco Sales Measure

The ordinance would raise the minimum age to buy tobacco to 21, including vaping products.

Canada is Arizona's Largest International Employer, Diplomat Highlights

There are more than 350 Canadian companies doing business in Arizona.

Sonora Looks to Gain From New NAFTA Car Parts Rules

No made-in-Sonora parts are being used, but that could soon change.

Study: Tomato Imports Lead to Billions Of Dollars, Thousands Of Jobs

Researchers found that produce grown elsewhere has a big impact on the U.S. economy.

Arizona Local Governments Weigh Incentives for Electric Car Company

Casa Grande and Pinal County are discussing incentives for Lucid Motors, a Saudi-backed California startup.

Foothills Mall Set for Redevelopment

Pima County Supervisors approve rezoning, clearing the way for a multi-use district.

Saudi Fund Invests $1B in Electric Car Firm Planning Production in Arizona

The money from the sovereign fund could mean the production at a Casa Grande factory of Lucid Motors vehicles for market.

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