https://www.azpm.org/tags/economy Economy en-US Copyright Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:22:01 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-10-02/231447-7-brew-buys-former-salad-and-go-locations-including-36-in-arizona A Texas bankruptcy court approves a $123 million purchase of abandoned Salad and Go locations across the Southwest. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:22:01 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-10-02/231447-7-brew-buys-former-salad-and-go-locations-including-36-in-arizona Thatcher Warrick Hess https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-29/231378-raytheon-awarded-207-billion-pentagon-missile-contract The five-year contract will create 3,000 manufacturing jobs in AMRAAM missile production, according to the Department of War. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:59:46 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-29/231378-raytheon-awarded-207-billion-pentagon-missile-contract Kieran Hadley https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-24/231340-city-council-approves-grants-to-assist-businesses-located-in-construction-zones The pilot program uses $345,000 in American Rescue Plan funding to help small businesses survive disruptions. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:14:26 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-24/231340-city-council-approves-grants-to-assist-businesses-located-in-construction-zones Kieran Hadley https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-21/231291-new-report-claims-trump-policies-made-tucsonans-energy-rates-go-up The report from the Center for American Progress links federal policies to TEP’s rate increase proposal Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:16:40 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-21/231291-new-report-claims-trump-policies-made-tucsonans-energy-rates-go-up Kieran Hadley https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-17/231242-casa-grande-baby-formula-plant-tied-to-384m-settlement-over-unsafe-production Abbott Laboratories, the corporation behind Similac, did not admit any wrongdoing. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:10:36 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-17/231242-casa-grande-baby-formula-plant-tied-to-384m-settlement-over-unsafe-production Kieran Hadley https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-17/231241-protesters-march-on-ciscomanis-office-demanding-cheaper-care-and-groceries The small group brought visual aids, including a stroller and medical bed, to symbolize their demands. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:58:41 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-17/231241-protesters-march-on-ciscomanis-office-demanding-cheaper-care-and-groceries Kieran Hadley https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-14/231215-state-and-local-minimum-wage-is-set-to-increase-in-2027 Arizona’s minimum wage will increase to $15.65 and Tucson will go to $16. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:49:29 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-14/231215-state-and-local-minimum-wage-is-set-to-increase-in-2027 Kieran Hadley https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-09/231153-romero-grijalva-discuss-affordability-at-forum The elected officials spoke at a panel discussion hosted by UnidosUS about the Tucson Prosperity Initiative and efforts to combat poverty. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:35:47 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-09/231153-romero-grijalva-discuss-affordability-at-forum Kieran Hadley https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-01/231063-7-brew-wins-bid-to-buy-all-salad-and-go-locations An auction held yesterday showed that drive-thru establishment 7 Brew outbid Dutch Bros to buy 73 locations. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:09:14 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-01/231063-7-brew-wins-bid-to-buy-all-salad-and-go-locations Thatcher Warrick Hess https://www.azpm.org/business/2026-08-27/230972-trump-faces-backlash-from-ranchers-over-plan-to-import-beef The announcement has drawn sharp criticism from both ranchers and Republican politicians. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:03:12 GMT https://www.azpm.org/business/2026-08-27/230972-trump-faces-backlash-from-ranchers-over-plan-to-import-beef PBS NewsHour