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Arizona marijuana retailers ready for recreational sales

The earliest recreational customers will be able to purchase cannabis in store is March.

Arizona weekly unemployment claims drop

First-time claims dipped to their lowest level since August.

Arizona, US unemployment headed in opposite directions

Pandemic unemployment claims push state numbers higher.

Relocation raises Tucson's profile in fashion industry

WOW Studios is leaving Seattle for downtown Tucson.

Tucson airport to break ground on new runway

The $300 million project is expecting to improve safety and reliability.

As candidates woo Latino voters, local organization steps in with an ear to the ground

LUCHA's get-out-the-vote campaign aims to reach more than a million Indigenous, Black and Latino voters.

Arizona sees unemployment drop

For the first time in a month, some Arizona unemployment sectors are showing improvement.

As sales stay flat, independent restaurants looking to Congress for relief

Low summer sales typically rebound with winter travelers, but little tourism is expected this year.

Arizona economy slows again amid pandemic

Regular unemployment has slowly drifted down recently, but that is not the case for pandemic unemployment.

Arizona voters to consider another recreational marijuana bill

The new bill has criminal justice elements not present in a similar bill that was narrowly defeated in 2016.

State unemployment fund in danger of running out

Arizona is paying more than it is taking in for unemployment benefits.

Pima County Board of Supervisors races could bring changes

All five seats are up for grabs on the board, which sets major local policy decisions.

Swedish medical wire manufacturer announces Tucson expansion

The move will add 20 local jobs when the expansion is complete.

AZ unemployment claims continue to grow

The number of people receiving unemployment benefits in Arizona grew by 30,000.

Tucson to stick with development tax incentive, but changes coming

A series of public meetings will guide changes to the GPLET.

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