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The Supreme Court rejected Arizona’s bid to challenge what it says is California’s practice of unfairly assessing taxes on thousands of out-of-state businesses for “doing business” in the state, even though they may only own a stake in a company operating in California.

Supreme Court refuses to hear Arizona challenge to California tax law

Feb 25, 2020 The challenge came over a tax California collects from Arizona companies "doing business" in that state.
Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera interviews a classroom of University of Arizona seniors in the Blue Chip Leadership program on Feb. 18, 2020.

UA seniors discuss factors determining their next steps

Feb 21, 2020 Lorraine Rivera met with students in the Blue Chip Leadership program.
The University of Arizona Student Union Memorial Center.

UA finds a third of undergrads stay in the Tucson metro area after graduation

Feb 21, 2020 A university office conducts the survey to add data to the conversation about what students do after graduating.
Downtown Tucson at the intersection of Congress Street and 5th Avenue.

What’s drawing newcomers to Tucson?

Feb 21, 2020 The Tucson Metro Chamber is tracking trends behind the city's growth.
Traffic in Phoenix with the city's downtown skyline in the distance.

Phoenix emerging as hotspot for 2020 political activity

Feb 21, 2020 A discussion with Steve Goldstein, host of KJZZ's The Show.
Motorists wait to cross at the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales, Sonora, in February 2019.

Vehicle crossings at Arizona-Mexico ports fall for second year

Feb 19, 2020 While car crossings were down significantly, pedestrian crossings dropped much more modestly.
Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix.

Arizona House panel OKs ban on new airport ride-hailing fees

Feb 18, 2020 The 4-3 vote fell along party lines, with majority Republicans in support.
Arizona got middling scores in a recent report for its care of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, but the state was criticized – like every state in the report – for low pay for those workers that has created a “workforce in crisis.”

Report: Low pay makes disability caregivers a ‘workforce in crisis’

Feb 18, 2020 The report says providers' "hands are tied" in terms of raising pay in Arizona due to state Medicaid funding rules.
More than 1,700 workers from a number of unions have been on strike against Asarco copper mining and refining operations in Arizona and Texas for four months now.

Immovable objects: Asarco, striking workers at odds after four months

Feb 17, 2020 The strike, which started in October, includes more than 1,700 workers at five Asarco facilities in Texas and Southern Arizona
The dome of the Arizona Capitol Museum in Phoenix.

Arizona Republicans push tax cuts as state surplus soars

Feb 13, 2020 Minority Democrats are opposed to most of the measures, which include cuts to property and income taxes.
The project would include an exhibition hall, visual arts center, hotel, apartments and office space.

Rio Nuevo starts prepping lawsuit against Tucson Gem Show site developer

Feb 6, 2020 Allan Norville has until Sept. 2020 to start construction on a permanent home for the Tucson Gem Show.
A storefront window advertising auto title loans in Tucson, July 2019.

Group pushing title loan interest cap pulls plug on effort

Feb 4, 2020 The group says it won't move ahead due to a state law making it easier to challenge petitions.
A construction worker at the site of a home build in Red Rock, Arizona.

Pima County sees growing demand for affordable housing

Jan 31, 2020 A county official discusses factors that contribute to a lack of access.
A restaurant server writes down an order at Rocco's Little Chicago in Tucson.

Economic impacts from Arizona’s $12 minimum wage

Jan 31, 2020 UA Eller College of Management economist Juan Pantano weighs in on its effect.
Pima County Superintendent of Schools Dustin Williams sits for an interview with Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera on Jan. 24, 2020.

Teacher shortages, minimum wage increase straining school districts

Jan 31, 2020 A discussion with Pima County Schools Superintendent Dustin Williams.
A sign for the town of Florence.

Town of Florence assessing impact of possible prison closure

Jan 24, 2020 About 10% of the town budget is tied to the Florence State Prison.

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