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Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador speaks in his home state of Tabasco about what he says is a plan to rescue the oil industry in Mexico, Dec. 9, 2018.

Mexico Lays Out Plans for $8B Oil Refinery

Andrés Manuel López Obrador promised during his campaign that he would bring down gas prices.

Economic Forecast: Recession Possible by 2020

The event saw varying degrees of optimism regarding Tucson, the nation and the possibility for recession.

The port of entry in Douglas, Arizona in April 2016.

Study: Southeastern Arizona Needs Two Ports Of Entry

The intended expansion will split commercial traffic away from the aging downtown port that leads to the city of Douglas.

Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he'll push for anti-poverty programs in meeting with members of the U.S. Cabinet.

Arizona, Phoenix Leadership to Join Mexican Presidential Inauguration

Delegations from the state and capital are heading to Mexico City for the inauguration of Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Saturday.

Angie Dickinson at Old Tucson Studios during the filming of "Rio Bravo" in 1959.

Return to Rio Bravo

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How the Kino Border Initiative is aiding migrant families; Tucson mystery writer bases novel around opioid addiction; and remembering filmmaker Nicolas Roeg.

A flag flies by the dome of the U.S. Capitol.

House Passes Bill to Boost Cross-Border Academic Collaboration

The legislation encourages U.S.-Mexico academics and business.

A study shows shopping in person is an important experience for many people.

Study: Holiday Big Box Shopping Still Important to Consumers

Brick and mortar stores still hold value for the role they play in people's lives, researcher says.

A soldier installs concertina wire along the border wall near the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. The wire is meant to deter people from jumping the wall illegally, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Nogales Residents Feel Economic Impact of Razor Wire on Border Fence

Nogales city officials say they have been forced to cut holiday bonuses in half for 300 city employees.

Arizona Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.7 Percent in October

The labor force increased by just over 16,300, and the economy added 23,300 jobs.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Sonoran Gov. Claudia Pavlovich at a June 2017 Arizona-Mexico Commission summit in Scottsdale, Arizona. The commission also met in November 2017 in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico.

Sonoran Leadership Welcomes Ducey’s Re-election

The governor of the Mexican state highlighted Ducey's support for the so-called Arizona-Sonora Megaregion.

Nurses at Two Tucson Hospitals Vote to Unionize

How unions function in right-to-work states like Arizona.

Study: Tomato Imports Lead to Billions Of Dollars, Thousands Of Jobs

Researchers found that produce grown elsewhere has a big impact on the U.S. economy.

Some of Carol Varney's guests listen to information about the November 2018 ballot.

Coffee or Mimosa? Understanding Your Ballot Over Brunch

A Tucson resident hosts a "Ballot Brunch" at home to explore the issues before Election Day.

The main branch of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

Trade War Helps Local Food Bank

Millions of pounds of extra food is on the way to Southern Arizona.

Understanding the Issues in Arizona's 3rd Congressional District

A closer look at challenges in Tucson, Nogales and Yuma.

Arizona Local Governments Weigh Incentives for Electric Car Company

Casa Grande and Pinal County are discussing incentives for Lucid Motors, a Saudi-backed California startup.

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