Water and Copper: How mining's history follows Arizona's feelings about water use in the state
Mining was Arizona's first billion-dollar industry. As we consider our state's economic drivers and their water use, we ask not only how much water goes into mining but what its aftermath does to water.
Record Job Growth for Arizona
The state added 57,000 new jobs last year, according to the Office of Economic Opportunity.
The Buzz: A look at UA and ASU's move to the Big 12 Athletic Conference
The economics of a new media deal are driving the programs to leave a conference that is the only one many fans have ever known.
Cactus League rebounds without shutdowns from COVID-19, labor disputes, economic study shows
The Cactus League contributed $418 million to Arizona’s Gross Domestic Product, according to a study conducted by Arizona State University’s Seidman Research Institute.
Arizona fares slightly better as high mortgages, low inventory hit home sales
The National Association of Realtors reported this week that existing home sales fell 2.2% from June to July, when 4.07 million homes were sold nationwide.
General Motors to close information technology center near Phoenix and eliminate 940 jobs
Similar centers in Warren, Michigan, near Detroit, suburban Atlanta, and in Austin, Texas, will remain open.
Grijalva and Ciscomani sitdown together
The talk was an opportunity to hear about differences and common ground.
Leaf cutter bees play key role for Arizona cash crop
The state's alfalfa production depends on pollination by a special species.
Retail sales in Cochise County down, but bar and resturant sales were up in June
Communities like Bisbee and Sierra Vista see a decline in retail sales while Douglas, Willcox and Tombstone see an increase.
National Park tourism contributes billions to Arizona's economy
More than 10,000,000 visited Arizona's national parks in 2022.
Douglas Downtown Revitalization Project adjustments, gain criticism from locals
Petitions have circulated against the city's plan to update infastructure of the downtown area.
Air Force wants Davis-Monthan AFB to house new unit
The new wing will replace the retiring A-10s.
‘Very personal project’: Repurposed shipping containers provide alternative shelter for those experiencing homelessness
There is no lease or time limit for how long each resident can stay.
The "Barbenheimer" Experience Arrives in Tucson
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Using a natural desert resource in a new way; and ""Chasing the Ghost Bear: On the Trail of America’s Lost Super Beast".
Arizona tourism reaches highs since pandemic
Funding generated by the tourism industry in Arizona continues to increase, reaching nearly pre-pandemic levels.
