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City annexation filing reveals next steps for Project Blue data center

The project requires a public hearing to move to the next step — scheduled for Aug. 19

Trump's tariffs could squeeze US factories and boost costs by up to 4.5%, a new analysis finds

The analysis highlights potential challenges for domestic manufacturers relying on global supply chains just as the Republican president prepares to announce tariff hikes he says will boost the U.S. economy.

US employers slash hiring as Trump advances a punishing trade agenda

The Labor Department reported Friday that U.S. employers added just 73,000 jobs last month, well short of the 115,000 forecasters had expected.

Bessent says new Trump child savings accounts are ‘back door for privatizing Social Security’

The Treasury Secretary affirmed the Trump administration's commitment to protecting Social Security, just hours after calling a children's savings plan in Trump's tax package a “back door for privatizing Social Security.”

Stock markets drop as Trump unleashes new round of global tariffs

Stocks slumped after President Trump unveiled a new round of global tariffs and after the U.S. created fewer jobs than expected in July.

Construction project will close an on-ramp to I-10 in Tucson

The plan is part of a bigger design which will bring other changes to a busy area.

Congressional District 7 Primary turnout rate below 20%

Pima County turnout around 21%, says Arizona Secretary of State.

Gallego brings back bill to expand opportunities for Tribal border enforcement agents

A bill is advancing in Congress that could give better pay and career mobility to Native American law enforcement agents on tribal lands.

Two dead in Southside explosion

Authorities are still investigating the incident that occurred on Monday.

Pima County files murder charges against undocumented man in federal custody

The Pima County Attorney is moving ahead with first-degree murder charges against a man who the federal government took into custody, saying he was in the country illegally.

Commander in charge of Dragon Bravo Fire defends handling of fire, says it's far from over

As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire had burned 71,000 acres and was 9% contained.

Former mayor’s long recall history fuels costly South Tucson election

Paul Diaz, no stranger to political fights, has launched South Tucson’s third recall in a decade, targeting three officials

Some Tucson voters may have received incorrect ballots in city council primary

About 360 Tucson voters may have received the wrong party ballot, according to the city's assessment—much lower than the county's earlier estimate of nearly 1,300.

More Public Meetings Set for Project Blue

The community is invited to learn more about the proposed data center

Trump's AI plan calls for massive data centers. Here's how it may affect energy in the US

The White House released the “AI Action Plan” Wednesday supporting AI and vowing to expedite construction of energy-intensive data centers.

Here's how a major Mexican tomato exporter is affected by Trump’s 17% tariff

The import tax began on July 14 and is part of a broader protectionist strategy affecting many countries, including Mexico.

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