Unemployment sets new record in Arizona
More than a quarter of a million Arizona residents filed for unemployment last week.
How the arts survive challenging times.
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.
Mexico seeks to ensure access to COVID-19 treatment, vaccines
The foreign secretary says Mexico is negotiating with the US to ensure early access across North America as a region.
Investors optimistic about Arizona-Mexico border region as new trade deal takes effect
A discussion with international adviser Luis Ramirez.
Canadian consul general discusses USMCA’s impact on Arizona-Canada relations
The new trade deal went into effect this month and replaces the 26-year-old NAFTA.
Arizona weekly unemployment claims close to a record
Claims are within a few thousand of the highest since the pandemic began.
Arizona employers received more than $7 billion in PPP loans. But what’s next?
Record case counts and the return of mandated closures threaten to erase the program’s gains.
Daily News Roundup: AZ COVID-19 cases top 100K, primary registration due, cross-border infections
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 6
State budget takes another COVID-19 hit
Lawmakers are watching Arizona's Medicaid enrollment numbers rise.
Rio Nuevo remains 'bullish' on downtown development despite revenue loss
The economic development district is planning for a nearly 40% loss in revenue.
Overall Arizona weekly unemployment shows slight drop
Self-employed claims dropped but regular unemployment jumped last week.
Restaurants struggling to rebound from pandemic setbacks
The industry typically generates $13 billion annually in Arizona.
Immigration advocates criticize visa restrictions under Trump executive order
While the administration says it will free up jobs for citizens, immigration experts say it will negatively affect the economy.
Pandemic shopping habits will be slow to change, says UA researcher
Practices like online shopping and curbside pickup are likely to continue past mask requirements.
Continuing unemployment claims skyrocket
The number of claims passes 2 million for the first time.
