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Long-Awaited Broadway Widening Approved

Tucson City Council votes unanimously to accept task force recommendation for six lanes.

Report: Davis-Monthan Worth $1 Billion to Tucson

Base generates a huge economic impact in Southern Arizona

What's City Bond Rate Downgrade Mean?

Higher interest rates on Tucson borrowing for infrastructure, other capital projects.

METRO WEEK: Tucson Job Center Gets National Attention

One formerly homeless veteran got education, job with help from employment program.

Arizona Nonprofits Bouncing Back from Recession

Giving level back to pre-recession level of nearly $3 billion statewide, anlysis reveals.

Economist: Tucson Growth Will Outpace National by 2017

Government spending and population growth will spur economy, UA analyst says.

Solar on the Rise: Electricity Output Equal to Hoover Dam

While rooftop solar is booming, others are working to take technology to bigger scale.

Grijalva: Tucson's Cherrybell Mail Center May Not Close

Postal Service moves status from closing in July to 'to be determined,' congressman says.

1 Millionth Streetcar Passenger Wins Free Rides

UA student who uses rail system to get to, from school awarded one-year pass.

Tucson Home Sales Strengthen; New Construction Behind

Year-to-date sales up 3.6%; average price up 5.1% to $208,000, Realtors association reports.

It's Not Just for the Birds

Tucson Audubon Society's New Executive Director

Arizona Job Growth Lagging in Key Sectors, Including Retail

Unemployment rate falls to 6% in April; 300 private-sector jobs added statewide, one-tenth of norm.

New Comcast Call Center Will Employ 1,125 in Tucson

Cable TV provider says it will open this fall; jobs will average $31,000 annually.

State Tax Revenues Climb on Strong Stock Market

Budget oversight committee reports April revenues brought year-to-date 2.5% ahead of plan.

Town of Patagonia Opens Center to Draw Tourists

Community gets good early response in working to entice visitors with information office.

AZ WEEK: Fresh International Trade Propels Economy

More than one-third of all fruits and vegetables imported from Mexico cross into Arizona.

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