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Inside a COVID-19 intensive care unit at LAC-USC Medical Center.

City of Tucson to receive more than $135 million in federal COVID relief funds

May 11, 2021 Mayor Regina Romero says a special focus will be given to address housing affordability gaps worsened by pandemic.
Mine workers striking in front of Asarco's Tucson office on Dec. 16, 2019.

Independent federal labor agency issues new complaint against Asarco

Apr 26, 2021 The new charges relate to unfair labor practices, such as bad faith bargaining and failure to rehire employees who went on strike.
Students follow a lecture at the University of Arizona.

Tuition costs hold steady for most Arizona college students.

Apr 16, 2021 Regents hold the line during pandemic disruption.
Federal and state governments extended tax filing season by a full month in 2020.

Tax deadline extension brings relief, opportunity for late filers

Apr 15, 2021 Experts say procrastination might pay off again this year.
Researchers describe increased screen time as one of the top family concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marketing to kids a big concern during pandemic

Apr 13, 2021 Research shows parents are becoming more worried about the impact of on-screen advertising.
Central Arizona Project water flows in a canal near Marana.

Tucson considers higher water rates for non-residents

Apr 6, 2021 Hearing set for June
An unemployment insurance claims office.

Unemployment continues slow drop

Apr 1, 2021 The number of people seeking unemployment benefits is going down.
La Indita moved to the 622 N. Fourth Ave. location in 1985.

La Indita has launched a fundraising campaign to buy its own building

Mar 25, 2021 The Tohono O'odham-Mexican restaurant will be moving in April but hopes to stay on Fourth Avenue.

Arizona unemployment above national average

Mar 25, 2021 The state unemployment rate crept up in February.
Amazon started construction on the new sort center in Tucson in January 2021.

Amazon constructing new sort center

Mar 23, 2021 The online retailer plans to open the facility by the end of 2021, employing hundreds.
Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local businesses and schools adapt to changes in COVID restrictions

Mar 19, 2021 Following orders from Gov. Doug Ducey, schools will offer in-person classes starting this week.

Unemployment leveling out at pre-COVID levels

Mar 17, 2021 Pandemic unemployment is still higher than regular unemployment.
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.

Ducey ends COVID-19 business capacity restrictions

Mar 5, 2021 The Governor issued an Executive Order ending many restrictions on businesses.
Superb Minerals imports its items from India and leases a 12,000 square foot warehouse in Tucson where they can be stored and sold. The Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase, a vital annual event, was cancelled in 2021 due to the pandemic.

How gem & mineral dealers are coping with the pandemic's impact.

Mar 4, 2021 Also on Arizona Spotlight: How "Blax Friday" is building community to help black-owned businesses thrive; Adiba Nelson versus her 11-year-old's "tween 'tude"; and a song from John Coinman.
A bar in downtown Tucson during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reflecting on Arizona’s pandemic one year in

Feb 26, 2021 Experts weigh in on we've learned since last spring.
An unemployment insurance claims office.

Report: Arizona on track for 11% jobs increase over 2 years

Feb 19, 2021 Arizona’s economy lost 155,000 jobs during the two years that ended in the second quarter of 2020, with nearly all of the job losses attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic

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