Federal program for self-employed leads to jump in Arizona unemployment numbers
May 19, 2020 First-time claims rose as the program opened up benefits to the self-employed, contractors and workers in the gig economy.
Pima County libraries reopen with temporary COVID-19 measures
May 18, 2020 Guests can now pick up books they’ve placed on hold or use computers that have been spaced apart.
Some Pima County businesses reopen with precautions, others decide it’s too soon
May 15, 2020 How some business owners say they plan to protect the health of customers and employees.
How the pandemic has morphed the Tucson Metro’s business landscape
May 15, 2020 The Tucson Metro Chamber president discusses persisting challenges owners and employees face.
Pandemic’s impact on Arizona’s industries and what recovery may look like
May 15, 2020 A discussion with University of Arizona economist George Hammond.
Some gyms taking slow approach to reopening in Arizona
May 14, 2020 Not every gym or pool in the state is rushing to get back to business after closing due to COVID-19.
Arizona restaurants face choice of whether, and how, to invite diners inside
May 14, 2020 Restaurants are deciding whether to risk further spreading the deadly coronavirus or face the financial consequences of keeping doors closed.
Problems with unemployment mean some Arizonans miss checks
May 12, 2020 The weekly unemployment numbers continue to be a mixed bag.
Some restaurants reopen, others say it's 'too soon'
May 12, 2020 Several hundred business owners signed a letter opposing open dining rooms.
Worry, caution likely to linger for many shoppers despite reopening, professor says
May 11, 2020 A UA consumer sciences professor expects consumers will need to see certain precautions from retailers before feeling safe.
Some Arizona businesses starting process of reopening
May 11, 2020 A group of business owners say the move to reopen is coming too soon.
Financial impacts of pandemic vary among Southern Arizona nonprofits
May 8, 2020 Safety-net groups are faring better than cultural attractions.
Recommended or required? Ducey issues guidelines for barbershops and salons to reopen
May 8, 2020 Some business owners have struggled to interpret the guidance coming from the governor's office.
Pima County shares suggestions for businesses planning to reopen
May 8, 2020 State-level orders mean the county cannot currently require businesses to comply with its COVID-19 guidelines.
DUSTWUN - A film about life, death & trust on the U.S. / Mexico border.
May 6, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: How Imago Dei Middle School is building community with food; and - can a borderlands hotel that has survived a century endure the COVID-19 pandemic?
Federal government releases delayed coronavirus relief funds to tribes
May 5, 2020 A lawsuit that questioned what entities qualified as tribal governments delayed the roll out of money from the CARES Act.Selected Archive Filters
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