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Mexican pesos in various denominations.

Poverty in Mexico rose to nearly half the country in 2020

Nearly 20 percent are experiencing extreme poverty, according to new data.
Twenty-dollar bills.

Local governments set rental assistance record

Tucson and Pima County teamed up to distribute federal aid money.
More than one-third of households in Tucson are considered housing cost burdened.

All Arizona counties covered by new eviction moratorium

Narrower 60-day ban announced Tuesday after previous federal moratorium expired
More than one-third of households in Tucson are considered housing cost burdened.

Pima County ramps up program to help tenants facing eviction

Federal eviction moratorium expired at the end of July
Border patrol searches through tomatoes at port of entry.

Mexican tomato importers worry rule interpretation could raise prices

"This might add up to 20% to 25% of the Nogales shipping cost of tomatoes," industry group says
More than one-third of households in Tucson are considered housing cost burdened.

Tenants' struggles are high rent, aid slowdown

Federal freeze on most evictions scheduled to expire Saturday
Visitors examine displays at the University of Arizona Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum's new location in downtown Tucson. July 2021.

Full Tourism Rebound Could Take Years in Arizona

The governor recently announced a new tourism initiative that will be funded with over $100 million in federal aid.
Drivers and passengers in Nogales, Sonora wait to enter Arizona's Deconcini Port of Entry. 2018.

Mexico travel restrictions extended at ports through August 21

Despite the loss of retail dollars from fewer Mexican shoppers, trade between the U.S. and Mexico is thriving.
A worker at David's Western Wear in Nogales examines a boot. July 2021.

Pandemic-related struggles continue for longtime Nogales boot maker

The future of the family business remains unknown.
A lock and chain secures the doors of a closed business in Nogales. July 2021.

Nogales mayor eager to see port travel restrictions lifted

Restrictions have been in place for over a year.
City of Tucson's council chambers in downtown.

Priorities laid out in Tucson’s new spending plan

Plus, how the city plans to continue addressing challenges brought on by the pandemic.
Two health care workers take a break at Tucson Medical Center during a COVID-19 vaccination event. January 2021.

Industries experiencing labor shortages in Arizona

The president of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry says nurses are in high demand.

PCC expands programs for in-demand trade jobs

Tony Paniagua also hears from people about why they chose careers in trade professions.
"Hope" is an important element to what the Friends of Aphasia offers members who are trying to overcome their communication disorder.

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.
The shoes of children as they sit in a row inside a kindergarten classroom.

Data analysis shows low investment in kids futures across Arizona

The state rank 40th across the country after comparing 2019 factors in their health, education, economic status and families.
File image of the Arizona State Senate building in Phoenix.

Arizona GOP advances wish list on race, taxes, elections

The Arizona Senate has passed a $12.8 billion budget for the coming fiscal year that contains massive income tax cuts

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