Benefits of incorporation 'exaggerated'

The longstanding conventional wisdom that widespread annexation or incorporation would be a financial bonanza for the region may not be all that wise - at least as Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry calculates it.

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Michigan union members demonstrate loudly at the Capitol in Lansing as legislators consider "right-to-work" legislation. Hundreds of labor supporters packed the rotunda area Wednesday, blowing whistles and chanting slogans. State police and Capitol security officers kept a lid on the situati…

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13 local firms receive honors

Thirteen local businesses were honored this week with the Tucson Metro Chamber's Copper Cactus Awards, which celebrate "the accomplishments and contributions of our business community."

Man, Woman of Year honors are announced

has played a role in several efforts, including the CAP project.

Man, Woman of Year honors are announced

Rick Myers is alerted to his selection as Man of the Year just outside the BIO5 Institute at the University of Arizona. Suzanne McFarlin, executive director of Greater Tucson Leadership, notified Myers, who is currently chairman of the Arizona Board of Regents.

Man, Woman of Year honors are announced

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Man, Woman of Year honors are announced

Summing up quickly what Rick Myers, Colleen Niccum and Tom Chandler have done for the community would be difficult. In fact, a whole evening could be spent honoring and thanking this trio, who are the recipients of this year's Greater Tucson Leadership awards for service.

To build economy, go regional, panel urges

Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, left, spoke to Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry during a panel discussion on the future of the Tucson economy Wednesday.

To build economy, go regional, panel urges

Moving the region's economy forward requires a united government, members of the Tucson Rotary Club were told Wednesday.

Cut use of plastic bags or else, panel suggests

Bashas' cashier Kathleen O'Dell loaded plastic bags into a shopping cart on Wednesday. A special city committee is urging that plastic-bag use be reduced through educational programs - and their use be tracked and reported to the city by retailers.

Cut use of plastic bags or else, panel suggests

If Tucsonans don't start using fewer plastic bags, in a few years they might not have any plastic bags to use.

Meet the Corporation Commission candidates

The Tucson Metro Chamber is hosting a candidate forum this week to meet some of the candidates for Arizona Corporation Commission.

Forest supervisor cites 4 key areas needing review on Rosemont Mine

Air quality, impacts on Cienega Creek, economics and wildlife are among issues needing review before a decision is made on the Rosemont Mine, Coronado National Forest's chief told a business group Tuesday.