Arizona Jobless Rate Falls Again; Workforce Growth Slight
May employment usually slows with school out; this year's slows more than decade-long trend.
New Businesses Get Leg Up from Incubators
Groups focus on getting entrepreneurs get through tough early years, grow.
Pima County Approves Tax Increase with New Budget
Supervisors voted to raise property taxes $17 a year on the average home
PCC OKs Budget With Tax Increase, Hiring Freeze
Spending to drop $7.5 million next year because state aid eliminated.
Clearer, Better Smelling Santa Cruz River A Good Sign
River report says quality of water is improving
Arizona Fire Season Looks Bad, But Not Worst in West
El Niño weather makes Pacific Northwest and California more susceptible to fire.
What's City Bond Rate Downgrade Mean?
Higher interest rates on Tucson borrowing for infrastructure, other capital projects.
Slimmed Broadway Widening Proposal Awaits Council Vote
City Council will decide on $70M plan to expand two-mile stretch from Country Club to Euclid.
Pima County Sues State Over Costly Budget Provision
Claims spending package unconstitutional in requiring county to pay part of TUSD's taxes.
Colossal Cave Will Have First New Operator in 52 Years
Ortega National Parks, which runs Carlsbad Caverns, will take over Pima County site.
METRO WEEK: Tucson Job Center Gets National Attention
One formerly homeless veteran got education, job with help from employment program.
Economist: Tucson Growth Will Outpace National by 2017
Government spending and population growth will spur economy, UA analyst says.
Obama Cabinet Members Laud Tucson Homeless Vets' Efforts
HUD, Labor, VA secretaries visit job training center
EPA Rule Could Protect Tucson's Washes; Businesses Object
Rule extends law to seasonal waterways that criss-cross the city; some businesses object.
When It Hits 100: Take the Plunge; Public Pools Beckon
Cannonball! Crowds expected at Tucson's 10 pools, county's 9.
