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Arizona Exports Surge

08-04-2015
Recent export growth in Arizona confirms the importance of Mexico to local economic development. The state of Arizona posted a growth rate of 9.1% in total merchandise exports between 2013 and 2014, faster than the U.S. rate of 2.7%. Exports...

Rise & Shine Index

06-19-2015
How much breakfast costs depends on where you live. While Tucson has a relatively low overall cost of living compared to other western regions, a “rise & shine breakfast” is a bit more costly. A rise & shine breakfast, for...

Rough Roads (2013)

05-21-2015
Pavement quality plays a vital role in traffic safety and commuter comfort. When roads wear out, they must be rehabilitated and resurfaced to maintain smooth, safe driving conditions. Deteriorated roads also increase user costs, which over time can amount to...

The Pothole Index (2013)

05-13-2015
Updated data for 2013 suggest that Tucson roads improved compared to 2012, but remained rougher than the national average and the 11 western urban areas. Tucson again had the highest pothole index in 2013, at 125.5, compared to 11 other...