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Tucson Electric's Falling Profits Spark Proposed Rate Increase

Utility's sales have dropped due to energy efficiency, grid upkeep costs of $1B.

Three Ingredients to Launch a Successful Startup

Local groups use events, classes, and festivals to entice startups to Tucson or help Tucsonans get their own companies up and going

Tucson Electric Seeks $12 Monthly Rate Increase

Proposal would restructure rates, including changing subsidies for solar.

Building Up Tucson's Entrepreneurs

Numerous events each year help startups learn about running successful businesses.

Home Flipping Down 19% in Tucson as Inventory Falls

Lack of distressed homes, slow appreciation rates cause of decrease.

Tucson's Tax Amnesty Lets Businesses Pay Penalty Free

With 10 days to go, city has already collected more back taxes than in its '09 amnesty

Can Landmark Tucson Eatery Reopen in Better Times?

La Fuente resisted closure, but eventually couldn't survive; owner still has hopes for it.

METRO WEEK: Economic Recovery Slow in Tucson

Reasons, ramifications and resolutions from Tucson and Phoenix economists.

Private-Sector Slowness Keeps Arizona Jobless Rate at 6.3%

Private sector sluggish, adding 500 jobs; back-to-school hires bring 28,000 government jobs.

Sahuarita Council OKs Big Housing Plan for Pecan Farm

Long-term plan calls for replacing pecan trees with houses on almost 3,000 acres.

Tucson Housing Market Continues Slow Climb

September home sales show residential real estate still recovering steadily.

METRO WEEK: Pro/Con Debate on Pima County Bond Election

$816 million borrowing proposal would require higher property taxes.

Defense Funding, Including for A-10, Passes US Senate

Bill moves through despite Obama veto threat; McCain pushes back.

Another Big Student Housing Structure Coming Near UA

Building joins complex west of campus, will have 104 apartments.

Health Care Booms in Southern Arizona

Numbers of medical jobs grow in industry that's about more than making money.

Tucson Tries Another College Football Bowl Game

'Arizona Bowl' will be Dec. 29, featuring teams from Mountain West and Conference USA.

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