AZ Opens Trade, Investment Office in Mexico City
Arizona Commerce Authority will run it, focus to improve business relationship; city of Tucson will be a partner.
Next AZ Governor Faces Economic, Fiscal Issues
Deficit of up to $1B in next 2 years; tax revenue still low after recession; joblessness high.
Tucson Streetcar Ridership Exceeds Expectations
5,000 passengers on average day, compared with projections of 3,600; wide range of users from students to families.
What Does It Take to Start a Business in Tucson?
Inside Tucson Business Editor Thelma Grimes joins AZPM's Zac Ziegler to discuss local business news.
METRO WEEK: Healthcare Providers' Sales Part of Trend
UA, Cardonelet health networks going to outside ownerships in separate deals expected to be completed soon.
Tucson Fast-Food Workers Strike for Higher Wages
$15 dollar an hour, right to form unions without retaliation are among demands.
Farmers' Market Taps Bounty of Back Yard Gardeners
Consignment program at Community Food Bank allows growers to share and sell "their extra."
METRO WEEK: Efforts Under Way to Ease Cross-Border Business
Arizona, Sonora states working to improve infrastructure, regional cooperation.
DPS Slow to Return to Pre-Recession Staffing Levels
Department starting to increase staff again, but not quickly enough to make up for losses, upcoming retirements.
Tucson Wants to Redevelop Ronstadt Transit Center
Proposals due Aug. 28, must maintain transit, add other uses to 5-acre site.
Tucson Bus Strike Averted by Last-Minute Agreement
Teamsters, Sun Tran management reach accord; drivers will vote Thursday on new contract; no details released.
Streetcar's First Paying Day: 3,500 Passengers, Few Problems
Number of riders nearly what officials projected; minor troubles with ticket vending machines at some stations.
60,000 Try Tucson Streetcar on Weekend Inaugural Runs
Free rides lead to packed cars along 4-mile route of new, $200M system; operations almost glitch free, officials say.
Tucson Streetcar Debuts to Crowds, Hot Weather
Hundreds turn out for downtown ribbon cutting, first rides along 4-mile route on $196M rail system.
METRO WEEK: $200M Tucson Streetcar Opens For Service
3,600 trips/day projected ridership, credited as economic stimulus
