Business and Economics

Tucson nonprofit drops its national affiliation with its umbrella organization

Apr 28, 2025 Assistance League of Tucson becomes Viva Pima! moving forward.

Officials address housing demand as Santa Rita Park closes for revamp

Apr 25, 2025 $8 million project displaces unhoused people.

A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy

Apr 23, 2025 In a release, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called Trump's tariff scheme “insane”, “economically reckless”, and “illegal”.

Unions claim Trump undermining worker protections on military bases

Apr 23, 2025 Labor leaders for government contractors said they face new barriers to entering military installations.

Raising kids is costly; Tariffs will make it even more expensive

Apr 18, 2025 By some estimates, raising a kid, who was born in 2015, could cost a middle class family close to $320,000 over 17 years.

The Buzz sits down with AZ Treasurer Kimberly Yee

Apr 18, 2025 Yee talks about her job, new initiatives and financial literacy.

Latino workers in Arizona face the highest risk of job automation, report finds

Apr 17, 2025 UCLA researchers call for investments in education and training to protect Latino workforce.

Fondomonte asks that AZ AG's lawsuit be dropped in court filing

Apr 14, 2025 The Saudi-backed alfalfa farm's answer to a civil complaint seeks an end to the suit and legal fees.

Is it 'Made in USA'? The answer can be complicated

Apr 14, 2025 Intricate trade rules and far-flung manufacturing networks can mean the country-of-origin stamp may tell only part of the story.

The Buzz: Willcox community members talk about the AMA

Apr 11, 2025 People express trepidation and hope about the future of water in northern Cochise County.

Mini tote bags tote-ally back in Tucson

Apr 11, 2025 Customers waited in line outside Trader Joe’s locations as news broke that highly coveted mini tote bags were back in stock.

Higher prices are likely for these 10 grocery items when tariffs hit

Apr 4, 2025 About half of the products in a supermarket, around 40,000 items, will be impacted by Trump's tariffs, either in whole or in part.

The Buzz: Wildfire and home insurance

Apr 4, 2025 As wildfires grow in frequency, some homeowners say they are losing their insurance.

Tariffs are another reason why Americans feel so lousy about the economy

Apr 3, 2025 As President Trump rolls out a new round of tariffs, shoppers are keeping a tight grip on their wallets.

The U.S. already has tariffs on a few sectors. It hasn't gone that great

Apr 2, 2025 Trade barriers and import tax protections can lead to unintended consequences.

Arizona unemployment rate hits 4% for first time since late 2021

Mar 31, 2025 The rate has climbed slowly after hitting an historic low in early 2024.

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