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The Buzz: Tariffs and Southern Arizona's Economy

With the promise of import taxes, will major industries in our area be affected?

SunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

Federal health officials say 68 people in 19 states were sickened by the cucumbers, and 18 of them needed to be hospitalized. There were no reported illnesses with the eggs.

Trump’s proposed tariffs could spike U.S. grocery prices, industry experts warn

A 25% tariff on Mexican goods could have a ripple effect on U.S. produce prices and businesses.

AZ unemployment ticks up, remains low

Joblessness went up slightly for a third time in four months, but remains near historic low.

How some of Pima County’s youngest voters feel about casting their ballots

Arizona’s Gen Z voters set to shape the 2024 election.

Tucson likely to become host of Indoor Football League championship game

Rio Nuevo board offers to pay $1 million for a 3-year deal to host the annual event.

State forecast predicts AZ job growth rate to triple national rate

AZ economists see 1.3% growth on average through 2033.

The Assistance League of Tucson celebrates 65 years of helping community members.

Since being founded in the late 1950s, the organization has continued to grow.

Vance repeats mass deportation promises at second Tucson rally

"We gotta get those people out of our country," he said.

The minimum wage for tipped workers is on the ballot in two states, including here in Arizona

In Massachusetts and Arizona, voters will decide if a lower official wage for tipped workers should be phased out or made permanent.

Tipped workers’ wages at risk? AZ Prop. 138 explained

Proposition 138 proposes changes to the tip credit system in Arizona, but critics warn of wage cuts for service workers.

Walgreens will close 1,200 stores, hoping for a turnaround

The convenience-store part of pharmacy chains has been losing shoppers to Amazon, Walmart, Costco, and grocery stores.

7-Eleven to close over 400 stores in North America

The convenience store chain is shuttering “underperforming” locations, citing inflation pressures, slowed traffic, and a shift in consumer appetites.

U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico

California avocado growers are fuming about a U.S. decision to halt inspections of Mexican orchards by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The Buzz: Arizona's rural water fight continues

Debate over how to regulate groundwater pumping continue, with some officials calling for immediate action.

Arizona unemployment remained historically low in August

The state's first-ever streak of sub-3.5% unemployment continued through the end of the summer.

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