Opponents: prop raising Tucson’s min wage would burden small businesses
The Tucson Metro Chamber has come out against the Tucson Minimum Wage Act.
Proponents: raising Tucson’s min wage to $15 about offering living wage
The group Tucson Fight for $15 is leading the charge.
Arizona offering return-to-work bonus
People who are back in the workforce are eligible for up to $2,000.
Local nurses protest staffing shortages
Nurses at St. Mary's Hospital take to the streets to voice their concerns.
Raising awareness of aphasia, one stone at a time.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The plans to create a Tucson Gastronomy Collective to celebrate the unique flavors of Tucson; and a 5th grader and her family embark on a road trip from Sheboygan to Tucson.
When can a business or institution mandate COVID vaccines?
Gov. Ducey signed an executive order blocking public universities and community colleges from mandating the vaccine.
Jillian Cowles: A Keen Eye for Spiders!
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Tucson Juneteenth Festival returns with renewed energy; and the current Tucson Museum of Art exhibition "4 x 4" celebrates Alejandro Macias.
Patio extensions pop up at Tucson restaurants
A popular program is providing an economic boost during the Pandemic
City of Tucson to receive more than $135 million in federal COVID relief funds
Mayor Regina Romero says a special focus will be given to address housing affordability gaps worsened by pandemic.
Unemployment continues slow drop
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits is going down.
La Indita has launched a fundraising campaign to buy its own building
The Tohono O'odham-Mexican restaurant will be moving in April but hopes to stay on Fourth Avenue.
Arizona unemployment above national average
The state unemployment rate crept up in February.
Amazon constructing new sort center
The online retailer plans to open the facility by the end of 2021, employing hundreds.
Ducey ends COVID-19 business capacity restrictions
The Governor issued an Executive Order ending many restrictions on businesses.
How gem & mineral dealers are coping with the pandemic's impact.
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.
