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U.S. currency in various denominations.

Loss of federal unemployment dollars will hurt Arizona economy

Jul 20, 2020 The federal benefits will run out this month if not renewed.
Nurses hold a demonstration in front of Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital on Silverbell Road, Sept. 20, 2019.

Nurses reach contract with St. Joseph's, St. Mary's

Jul 16, 2020 It's the first union nursing contract in Arizona.
Advocates warn of a looming crisis as Arizona nears the expiration of an order protecting renters from eviction.

700 already facing homelessness in Pima County as state readies to lift eviction protection

Jul 16, 2020 An executive order keeping eviction rates down expires next week, and advocates warn of a coming surge in filings and enforcement.
Arizona is expected to add jobs in the construction sector.

Unemployment sets new record in Arizona

Jul 16, 2020 More than a quarter of a million Arizona residents filed for unemployment last week.
Yvonne Montoya

How the arts survive challenging times.

Jul 15, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Meet the new director of the Arts Foundation for Tucson & Southern Arizona; how the mother & son collaboration "Stories from Home: Covid-19 Addendum" came to be; and fostering creativity in a virtual space.
U.S. and Mexico flags.

Mexico seeks to ensure access to COVID-19 treatment, vaccines

Jul 13, 2020 The foreign secretary says Mexico is negotiating with the US to ensure early access across North America as a region.
The Mexican flag seen from the Castro Port of Entry in Douglas.

Investors optimistic about Arizona-Mexico border region as new trade deal takes effect

Jul 10, 2020 A discussion with international adviser Luis Ramirez.
Canadian Consul General of Los Angeles Zaib Shaikh during an interview with Arizona 360 on July 8, 2020.

Canadian consul general discusses USMCA’s impact on Arizona-Canada relations

Jul 10, 2020 The new trade deal went into effect this month and replaces the 26-year-old NAFTA.
Newspaper classified listings.

Arizona weekly unemployment claims close to a record

Jul 7, 2020 Claims are within a few thousand of the highest since the pandemic began.
A handwritten sign posted by a business on Fourth Avenue about the store's closure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arizona employers received more than $7 billion in PPP loans. But what’s next?

Jul 7, 2020 Record case counts and the return of mandated closures threaten to erase the program’s gains.
The view of the Tucson Skyline from A Mountain. Oct. 23, 2019.

Daily News Roundup: AZ COVID-19 cases top 100K, primary registration due, cross-border infections

Jul 6, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 6
The Arizona state Capitol on March 3, 2020.

State budget takes another COVID-19 hit

Jul 6, 2020 Lawmakers are watching Arizona's Medicaid enrollment numbers rise.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

Daily News Roundup: New closures take effect, Pence in Phoenix, USMCA trade agreement

Jul 1, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 1.
A view of downtown Tucson from Stone Avenue, March 30.

Rio Nuevo remains 'bullish' on downtown development despite revenue loss

Jun 30, 2020 The economic development district is planning for a nearly 40% loss in revenue.
Newspaper classified listings.

Overall Arizona weekly unemployment shows slight drop

Jun 29, 2020 Self-employed claims dropped but regular unemployment jumped last week.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey delivers an address on the state's COVID-19 response, June 29.

Ducey orders closure of bars, movie theaters and gyms, delays start of school

Jun 29, 2020 The temporary order, which also bans some mass gatherings, goes into effect Monday night.

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