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METRO WEEK: City Government Lacks Fiscal Plan, Leadership

How did past city decisions shape the budget struggle, poverty and politics?

Tucson Offers Tax Amnesty Program for Businesses

City giving owners fresh start on delinquencies, licensing, breaks on interest, penalties.

UA, Uber Announce Driverless Cars Research Program

College and company will work together to develop lenses, sensors on Tucson campus.

Frustrated Sun Tran Riders Want 20-Day-Old Strike Ended

Strike started Aug. 5, with no talks scheduled between union and company.

Air Force Secretary: Ground A-10 for Budgetary Reasons

Congress resists retiring plane that is primary aircraft at Davis-Monthan.

The Economic Impact of Education

School districts are some of the area's largest employers and support many other businesses locally

Women's Business Center: Entrepreneurs Get Jump Start

Center works with women/immigrants, teaches how to start and run a business

8 of 43 Bus Routes Running as Strike Nears One Week

More than 500 drivers, mechanics, other workers off job seeking higher wages, better work conditions.

Municipal Bus Strike in 5th Day, No End in Sight

2 City Council members call on city transportation officials to get involved, saying they support drivers.

Why Do Unusual Businesses Thrive?

Businesses that break the mold succeed in Tucson thanks to loyal customers, dedicated owners

Group Helps Grow Interest in Agriculture, Gardening and Nutrition

Cooperative Extension offers many programs in Arizona.

Mexican Peso at Historic Low, Could Hurt Tucson's Economy

One US dollar trading at 16 pesos, weakening Mexican shoppers' buying power north of border.

UA Tech Incubator Welcomes New Companies

Seven startups will join Arizona Center for Innovation with goal of getting products to market

New Books, Movies Return to Pima County Libraries

Pima County Public Library's collection development manager talks spending priorities and need for diversity in acquisitions.

Tucson's Oldest Businesses

Tucson is home to at least one business that existed when the area was part of Mexico

Home Sales at 10-Year Best to Start 2015

Number of homes sold in first four months hasn’t been this high since the housing bubble burst

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