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Fisherman Ruben Orozco sits in the front of his small boat, or panga, outside the town of San Felipe in October 2018.

For fishermen near vaquita habitat, government assistance falls short

Jun 4, 2020 A group says the current situation is pushing fishermen to turn to poaching, which threatens the few remaining porpoises.
Newspaper classified listings.

Arizona unemployment numbers continue to rise

Jun 2, 2020 The number of people on unemployment topped 740,000 in Arizona.
The administration building of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe receives roughly $27 million in coronavirus relief

Jun 1, 2020 The tribe says it’s allotting some of the money to immediate needs and will save a portion for coronavirus costs later this year.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors meets at the County Administration Building in downtown Tucson.

Pima County defends restaurant rules

May 26, 2020 A letter from the county attorney claims the governor cannot restrict health and safety regulations.
More than 470,000 Arizonans have filed for unemployment in the last six weeks. New expanded jobless benefits begin in May, but advocates worry it won’t be enough to offset the massive damage from the coronavirus.

Continued unemployment claims still climbing in Arizona

May 26, 2020 Self-employed filers continue to drive claims up.
A sign at Reproduction, Inc. in Tucson notifies customers about the company's shortened hours. May 18, 2020.

Understanding loan options available through the Small Business Administration

May 22, 2020 The SBA has awarded Payroll Protection Program loans to thousands of businesses in Arizona.
A sales associate and customer both wear masks as they interact at Sam Levitz in Tucson on May 19, 2020.

Shorter hours and masks required as longtime Tucson retailer reopens stores

May 22, 2020 The owner of Sam Levitz says the company has brought back nearly all of the 550 employees furloughed in April.
An employee at Reproductions, Inc. in Tucson assembles a plexiglass shield on May 18, 2020. The company has seen a demand for shields as more businesses and institutions look to add safe guards against the coronavirus.

Tucson printing company sees opportunity in new demand for splash guards

May 22, 2020 Manufacturing the guards helps offset other losses caused by the pandemic.
OH Predictive Insights has tracked what Arizona residents feel is important since February 2019.

Poll: Jobs and economy are top concerns for Arizona

May 21, 2020 Education is still the top issue for respondents. Immigration has decreased in importance.

Publicly traded Arizona companies receive millions in federal pandemic loans

May 21, 2020 Seven publicly traded companies in the state got paycheck protection funding.
Jobless claims in Arizona jumped to more than eight times their normal level last week, to 29,000, as the first wave of layoffs from businesses affected by COVID-19 changes hit the state. In a typical week, about 3,500 claims are filed, state officials said.

Unemployment help available on the weekend as Arizona claims continue to rise

May 21, 2020 The Department of Economic Security has expanded its call center days through the weekend.
Sam Levitz, owner of Sam Levitz Furniture Company

Tucson retailers adapt to new customer expectations

May 21, 2020 Retailers are shortening hours and emphasizing appointments.

Sonoran factories prepare for possible June 1 reopening

May 20, 2020 The Mexican government recently expanded its definition of essential businesses, and some Nogales plants may qualify.
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.

Pima County supervisors to revise controversial restaurant rules

May 20, 2020 Business owners lined up Tuesday to complain about the new rules.
Advocates have scrambled to find answers for DACA recipients amid the the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the fate of the program is still up in the air.

As Supreme Court nears decision, thousands of DACA recipients are on the COVID-19 front lines

May 20, 2020 The court could rule on the future of the Obama-era policy and some 650,000 current recipients in the coming weeks.
The Hopi Reservation in northeastern Arizona covers 2,532 square miles and is surrounded by the vast Navajo Nation Reservation.

House-backed HEROES Act proposes additional stimulus funds for tribes

May 19, 2020 If signed into law, the bill would include $20 billion for tribal governments plus funds for other tribal provisions.

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