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U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico

California avocado growers are fuming about a U.S. decision to halt inspections of Mexican orchards by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The Buzz: Arizona's rural water fight continues

Debate over how to regulate groundwater pumping continue, with some officials calling for immediate action.

Arizona unemployment remained historically low in August

The state's first-ever streak of sub-3.5% unemployment continued through the end of the summer.

Southwest Gas bills should drop for customers in October

A Corporation Commission filing shows the company is zeroing out a fee on bills

AG Mayes wants approval of new well for Saudi-backed alfalfa farm revoked

Mayes letter to state water department requests action within 10 business days.

CEOs of Albertsons and Kroger says shoppers would see lower prices after merger

The executives argued for what would be the largest grocery chain merger in U.S. history while testifying on Wednesday during a federal court hearing in Oregon.

Southern Arizona's mortgage market rebounding

The number of loans for homes is among the fastest growth rates in the nation.

From date palms to alfalfa: How Arizona became fertile ground for Saudi farms

What started with a camel handler would grow into a lucrative trade, but eventually ended in exploitation of lax water laws.

UA move-in week expected to boost Tucson economy by nearly $10 million

This year all dorms are at capacity as more than 7,500 students move in.

The Buzz: What does record-low unemployment mean for Arizona?

There are positives and negatives for the state when there are so few people in need of work.

Hedge fund buys $100 million of land in La Paz County

Land is in an area that has little regulation on groundwater pumping, and could be sent elsewhere in the state.

Costco says it's going to start cracking down on membership sharing

Shoppers will have to start scanning their membership cards at the entrances to Costco warehouses rather than just presenting them to a store employee.

Hobbs revives infrastructure bank for rural and tribal projects after 10-year hiatus

The Greater Arizona Development Authority expects to finance between $50 to $100 million within the next year. 

Inflation math is changing America's dinner plans

Higher prices have Americans choosing between splurging a bit at the supermarket over going out to eat.

The Dow Jones plunges over 1,000 points as markets are rocked by U.S. economy fears

Stocks fell sharply Monday, as worries about the U.S. economy sparked a world-wide sell-off.

Dry but alive: Rethinking golf's green lawns

Golf is a commonly blamed culprit of Arizona's water woes. How much water goes to the state's courses?

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