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Nominees for Arizona Supreme Court Announced

The Commission on Appellate Court Appointments has recommended three candidates to Governor Jan Brewer for an opening on the Arizona Supreme Court created by the retirement of Chief Justice Ruth V. McGregor.

Airport in final stretch 'sound-proofing' nearby homes

A 17-year program to sound-proof homes around Tucson International Airport is entering the home stretch. So far 881 homes have received the treatment with another 235 more slated to be finished by mid-2010 when the program wraps up.

Green Valley is getting even greener for retirees at La Posada

The sun, the warm weather, golf and the arts are what typically attract retirees to Southern Arizona. For those choosing to live at La Posada in Green Valley, there’s a new consideration: green living.

Laser developer to see changes after being sold

Changes are in store for Tucson laser manufacturer Spectra-Physics as a result of being sold last month.

Lawmakers called back for budget re-do Monday

Arizona’s state budget battle went down to the midnight June 30 wire — and then past it — without resolution. After using her line-item veto authority on six of nine budget reconciliation bills, Gov. Jan Brewer called the Legislature back into a special session that is to begin at 1 p.m. Monday (July 6) to resolve differences between what lawmakers have proposed and what she wants.

Key Spring Training bill gets lawmakers' approval

A bill that would give a Pima County Sports and Tourism Authority, the ability to levy taxes — after they’re  approved by voters — cleared the state Senate in the waning hours of the Legislative session last week. The measure had been approved in mid-June by the state House of Representatives.

Rio Nuevo to live on but with major changes

State lawmakers agreed to let Tucson’s Rio Nuevo downtown redevelopment district live on, but the City of Tucson will have far less control over its future.

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Raytheon lands $167M contract for missiles

Raytheon Missile Systems announced it has received a $167 million contract for AIM-9X infrared-guided air-to-air missiles. The Block I missile production provides jobs for more than 250 Raytheon employees, many of those in Tucson. The missiles will be supplied to the U.S. military and its allies.

Incentives for renewable energy firms gets OK

Legislation providing incentives to encourage renewable energy firms to locate or expand their operations in Arizona cleared the state Legislature last week.

CAP pipeline hits caliche on way to Green Valley

Construction of a pipeline that would deliver water from the Central Arizona Project to the Sahuarita and Green Valley is being delayed by 65 feet of rock-hard caliche. As a result Community Water Company of Green Valley is now looking for another location for the recharge facility that would be served by the pipeline, according company president Arturo Gabaldon.

UMC opens new, expanded emergency, trauma center

After three years of construction, University Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., has opened a larger emergency department and trauma center.

Denim retailer Buckle opens Park Place store

Buckle, a retailer specializing in trendy denim apparel and accessories and footwear, opened its second Tucson location July 1 in Park Place Mall.

When should you talk to a business bankruptcy lawyer?

Owning and operating a business in Arizona is a complex, stressful experience. Financial distress often is part of the landscape. Knowing when financial problems should be discussed with a bankruptcy lawyer or professional may be an important survival tool.

Lawmakers OK bill to change Tucson elections

A bill requiring the City of Tucson to do away with partisan elections for city council and mayor and require them to win elections only within their wards was approved in the final hours of this year’s regular session.

Vail high schoolers to compete in New York City

The “Bail Outs” from Vail High School was one of 10 teams to face off in the final round of a game of financial know-how in New York as part of a Junior Achievement competition.

CyraCom, UA combine to train medical interpreters

Tucson-based language services company CyraCom and the University of Arizona’s National Center for Interpretation are collaborating in the development of advanced curricula in an effort to provide local interpreters with advanced and comprehensive training in the field of medical interpretation.