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AZ weekly unemployment continues to be a mixed bag

Jan 29, 2021 The two major programs in the state are heading in the opposite direction.
Oak Flat, east of Superior, Arizona. A company proposes to build one of the world's largest underground copper mines at this location.

Lauren Redniss on "Oak Flat: A Fight for Sacred Land in the American West".

Jan 27, 2021 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The hidden history of Tucson's Barnum Hill; living with dementia during the pandemic; and a short story read by Aurelie Sheehan.

Unemployment rate drops in Arizona, remains high

Jan 21, 2021 The state rate is still higher than the U.S. rate.
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D) during an interview at Arizona Public Media on January 18, 2019.

Rep. Grijalva to introduce new COVID-19 relief bill for border businesses

Jan 20, 2021 The Southern Arizona congressman says issues in border communities have worsened during the pandemic

Pima County curfew on hold

Jan 20, 2021 A judge put the 10:00 p.m. curfew on hold, for now.
U.S currency.

State keeping unemployment trust fund solvent

Jan 18, 2021 CARES Act dollars will keep unemployment fund in the black.
A sign used by nurses participating in a one-day strike outside St. Mary's Hospital on September 20, 2019.

Tucson nurses advocate for optimal staffing during car procession

Jan 12, 2021 Unionized nurses at St. Joseph's and St. Mary's hospitals said caring for more patients impacts care quality.

Arizona unemployment goes in opposite directions

Jan 9, 2021 More than 100,000 Arizona residents received unemployment benefits to end the year.
A neon open sign is illuminated in the storefront of a business on North 4th Avenue. January 2021.

Tucson tourism and business leaders search for ways to rebound in 2021

Jan 8, 2021 Tony Paniagua reports.
Various denominations of U.S. currency.

New year brings higher rates for TEP customers

Jan 7, 2021 The utility says it needs to recoup costs to help with its longer-term move to more renewable energy sources.
Pima County Superior Court

Local bars and restaurants sue Pima County over curfew

Jan 7, 2021 The lawsuit claims the county's 10 p.m. curfew is unlawful and discriminatory towards business deemed non-essential.
Some restaurants opened for dine-in service on Monday, while others said they plan to wait until they feel it's safe for staff and customers.

Arizona increases minimum wage to $12.15 an hour

Jan 2, 2021 AZ one of 21 states with increased minimum wages in 2021
An unemployment insurance claims office.

Arizona weekly unemployment drops

Dec 23, 2020 The last week of PUA shows a drop in claims.
A view of Hermosillo, Sonora

Hermosillo among hardest hit Mexican capitals economically during pandemic

Dec 23, 2020 Among capital cities, Hermosillo had the fourth-largest loss of formal jobs and businesses, one group said.
The owner of Shish Kebab House of Tucson (center) and employees work in the kitchen to fill to-go orders. The restaurant saw a sharp decline in business when it had to halt dine-in service during the Arizona's stay-at-home order. April 2020.

New state benchmarks mean bars, restaurants can stay open

Dec 21, 2020 Relaxed rules were enacted last week with little notice.

Arizona weekly unemployment continues to fall

Dec 19, 2020 A major unemployment program is closing down.

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