Coronavirus

Supervisors offer relief to workers and tenants

Apr 9, 2020 Republican Ally Miller was the lone "no" vote on both proposals.

Possible enrollment declines due to coronavirus could mean trouble for UA bottom line

Apr 9, 2020 Out-of-state and international students account for a large portion of the university's tuition revenue.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 9

Apr 9, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: UA campus tests, education initiatives, and more.

COVID-19 prompts changes at Pima Animal Care Center

Apr 9, 2020 PACC animals have been moved to foster homes, and fewer employees are working at the center.

Grijalva: Legislation would address disparities in COVID-19 relief for immigrant families

Apr 9, 2020 A discussion with the Southern Arizona Democrat about a bill he says would expand access to testing and aid.

UA president sets goal of testing whole campus community for COVID-19 antibodies

Apr 9, 2020 President Robert Robbins says the testing will be crucial in determining when to reopen campus.

Coronavirus measures hamper education initiatives striving to get onto ballot

Apr 9, 2020 Groups have joined with other citizen initiatives in a lawsuit to force Arizona to use an electronic signature collection platform.

Despite new protections, situation for renters and landlords is uncertain

Apr 9, 2020 Tenant advocates and property owners say more needs to be done for people who can't make rent.

How Farmers Markets are surviving - and evolving - during the pandemic.

Apr 8, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight:The Arts Foundation makes emergency relief grants available to local artists; a conversation with food writer & former EMT Jane Stern; and a short story from Aurelie Sheehan.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 8

Apr 8, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Accelerated deportations, Arizona prisons, and more.

Groups say Border Patrol's accelerated deportations are sending migrants to ill-equipped border towns

Apr 8, 2020 The agency is using an emergency protocol to send migrants back across the border in a matter of minutes.

Ducey issues guidelines for nursing homes in Arizona

Apr 8, 2020 The governor also ordered self-quarantine for travelers from certain states.

Ducey COVID-19 treatment order splits health officials

Apr 8, 2020 An order from the governor walks a fine line on when and how an anti-malarial drug could be dispensed to treat COVID-19.

A conversation with the head of the Baboquivari Unified School District

Apr 8, 2020 Superintendent Edna Morris says the school district is working to bridge access gaps across a large rural area to meet student needs.

Basketballs and drills: UA scientists designing innovative ventilator prototypes

Apr 7, 2020 A cross-disciplinary group is working to supplement the supply of life-saving health equipment diminished by the pandemic.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 7

Apr 7, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Unemployment skyrockets, SW air quality and more.

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