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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.
File photo of a highway sign to Hermosillo, Mexico.

As pandemic worsens, Sonora again sheds jobs

Dec 17, 2020 After a few months of growth, job losses have returned to neighboring Sonora.
A housing subdivision under construction in Tucson off Silverbell Road. December 2020.

Arizona realtors see steady demand as state grows population

Dec 11, 2020 Eric Gibbs of the Arizona Association of Realtors discusses current trends.
A masked server takes an order at LaCo Tucson. December 2020.

Pandemic sets back Tucson restaurants, owners urge additional aid

Dec 11, 2020 Tony Paniagua reports.
A key in a door lock.

Eviction protections for renters set to expire at the end of the year

Dec 11, 2020 Two dozen Southern Arizona homelessness service organizations have asked Gov. Doug Ducey to protect renters facing eviction.
A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

Exploring unions in Arizona

Dec 11, 2020 A growing number of white-collar workers are forming unions in industries like higher education and journalism.
Various denominations of U.S. currency.

Utilities can't shut off power without offering a payment plan, regulator says

Dec 10, 2020 The Arizona Corporation Commission is requiring utilities to provide a payment plan starting Jan. 1 for customers behind on bills.
A server at Boca Taco on 4th Avenue speaks to a customer at a table outdoors on Nov. 23, 2020.

After year of closures, restaurants look toward a better 2021

Dec 9, 2020 A rebound for full service dining is likely a long way off.
The exterior of Tucson's Casino Del Sol.

Casino del Sol closing for the holidays

Dec 7, 2020 The casino, along with Casino of the Sun, will be closed from Dec. 7 to Jan. 2.
The pop-up marketplace CULTIVATE Tucson at the MSA Annex on Dec. 1, 2020.

Pop-up market CULTIVATE Tucson adapts to pandemic for holiday shoppers

Dec 4, 2020 Nationwide, holiday spending is expected to exceed last year's totals.
University of Arizona economist George Hammond during an interview with Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera on Dec. 2, 2020

Tracking changes in Arizona’s economy months into the pandemic

Dec 4, 2020 An update from University of Arizona economist George Hammond.

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