The first month of Arizona's penny-per-dollar sales-tax hike did not significantly alter overall spending and indicates the increase likely did not dampen a crucial piece of the economy state economists say.... Read More

Between 2000 and 2005 an average of 850000 people a year entered the United States without authorization according to the report released Wednesday. As the economy plunged into recession between 2007 and 2009 that number fell to 300000.... Read More

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said the number of Predator drone aircraft flying surveillance along the Southwest border will double by Jan. 1 reflecting the Obama administration's commitment to securing the U.S.-Mexico line.... Read More

The government says Mexico's economy grew 7.6 percent in the second quarter of 2010 compared to the previous year's quarter the largest jump since the 2009 global economic crisis plunged the country into recession.... Read More

The first of 532 National Guard troops are set to begin their mission in the southern Arizona desert on Monday under President Barack Obama's plan to beef up U.S.-Mexico border security although they won't have any law enforcement authority.... Read More