Native American Traditional Foods Turn Into Viable Business
From tepary beans grown by the Tohono O’Odham people to chocolate produced by the Chickasaw Nation, Native Americans are entering the niche food market in many places.
Flake, McCain Want AZ Repaid for Keeping Canyon Open
State spent $465,000 to run AZ's biggest tourist draw while federal government was shut down in October.
Funding for Women's Services Down, Affecting Self-Sufficiency
Study analyzed 18 state-run services such as child care subsidies, domestic violence services.
Jobs in Arizona's Solar Industry Down in 2013
However state still ranks second in the nation for residents e ployed in the field, according to report.
Councilman Says Bus Service Cuts Should Not Happen
Tucson City Council seeking public input on bus fare increases, service changes, Cunningham opposes service cuts.
Pima County Proposal: Social Services Could be Funded Privately
County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry proposes change to save money, return savings to investors.
Tucson Bus Riders Face Higher Fares, Service Cuts
City Council needs more revenue, expense savings to erase deficit; public hearings start next month on issues.
Immigration Poll: Equal Number Prioritize Reform, Border Security
First time in years the numbers received equal support; figures come after House Republicans say issue unlikely to progress this year.
Expert: PHX Housing Slowdown Could Forecast Tucson Slowdown
ASU study shows sales and availability of housing decreased in late 2013; Phoenix real estate market slow past 2 months.
Tucson Working to Revive Miracle Mile, Property Owners See Value
In the decades since being the main highway to and through Tucson, street earned a reputation as a den of illicit activity, but things are changing.
AZ Foreclosure Filings Drop to Pre-Recession Levels
January's report ranks AZ 17th in the country; there were 2,363 last month, according to RealtyTrac.
Agriculture Act Restores Disaster Aid to AZ Ranchers
Omnibus Federal Farm Bill encompassed a variety of agricultural programs from conservation to food stamps.
Brewer, Sonora Gov Collaborating to Lure Tech Businesses to Area
Pair announce new partnership to attract companies from around the world to Arizona-Sonora region.
Building a Southern Arizona Food Economy
Investors, advocates look for ways to grow local and get residents to buy local; it's healthier, they say.
Experts: Feb. Peak of Tourism in Tucson, Not as High as It Was
With the gem show underway, visitors from all over coming in, however since 2008 number of tourists has declined.
