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If you’ve seen a car driving around town lately with what looks like a camera on top, it just might be a self-driving car. That’s because Google, Uber, Waymo and now Israeli company Mobileye are all using Arizona as testing grounds for the development of these autonomous vehicles.
Aug. 16, 2017
U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer said in opening remarks that NAFTA "has failed" Americans as a result of trade deficits. Some clash with that view, while others partially agree.
Aug. 16, 2017
State utility regulators have allowed Arizona’s largest utility to collect another $95 million a year from its customers.
Aug. 16, 2017
Electricity companies in Arizona and in Mexico are planning a project to run power back and forth across the border.
Aug. 15, 2017
Last week, we told you about a program out of San Quentin prison in California that teaches inmates coding skills. Here in Arizona, the Department of Corrections has opened three new job centers in our state’s prison system. Here to tell us more about these programs — and the effect they’re having on inmate’s lives — is Craig Harris with The Arizona Republic.
Aug. 15, 2017
The lawsuit says Glendale should re-pay all lost wages and benefits, and reinstate the National Guard member to her job.
Aug. 15, 2017
A controversial effort to impose trade penalties on solar panels made overseas has many in the industry sounding the alarm.
Aug. 15, 2017
Amid declining use, Tucson's City Council is considering new uses for five of its 15 public golf courses.
Aug. 14, 2017
The city contracted their jail services with private prison company Core Civic. More than a month into the contract, it appears Mesa is saving money on jail costs.
Aug. 14, 2017
The parent company of Applebee’s said Thursday it would close more than 100 locations after a disappointing second quarter.
Aug. 14, 2017
If you're looking for locally-grown pecans, you can find them in eastern and central Arizona. Farmers are looking forward to a good harvest this year.
Aug. 14, 2017
A painting by famed artist Willem de Kooning stolen over three decades ago turned up in a New Mexico antique store.
Aug. 11, 2017
A priceless painting stolen during an art jeist at the University of Arizona more than 30 years ago has been recovered.
Aug. 11, 2017
Share price of GoDaddy Inc. hit a 52-week high on Wednesday, after it posted strong second-quarter results.
Aug. 10, 2017
The numbers are in. And according to a new economic study, Arizona’s first NCAA Final Four basketball championship generated more than $324 million in economic impact for the state.
Aug. 10, 2017
A Texas business alliance supported by the Mexican government is lobbying to protect its interests at the free trade agreement negotiations, and they hope states like Arizona will follow their lead.
Aug. 10, 2017
Earlier this week on The Show, Arizona Republic columnist Laurie Roberts told us why she doesn’t think the city of Phoenix is getting a good deal in its sale of the downtown Sheraton Hotel. David Krietor, president of Downtown Phoenix Inc., heard our conversation and wanted the chance to clarify some details.
Aug. 10, 2017
If you're a pizza lover in Phoenix, then you probably already know about chef Chris Bianco. Bianco has released a cookbook called "Bianco: Pizza, Pasta, and Other Food I Like."
Aug. 10, 2017
There are two American economies. And for the one percent — and especially the .001 percent — this is great news.
Aug. 10, 2017
Arizona Public Service plans to bring battery storage to parts of rural Arizona. The public utility says it is one of the first in the country to do so.
Aug. 10, 2017