Economic development steady in Southern Arizona despite pandemic
Sun Corridor has about 70 active projects involving helping companies move to the state or expand operations
A look at economic help for Arizonans one year into the pandemic
Despite federal and state aid, many Arizonans are still at risk of going hungry or losing their homes.
AZ Chamber: state’s economic recovery uneven, but promising
A discussion with outgoing Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Glenn Hamer.
As pandemic worsens, Sonora again sheds jobs
After a few months of growth, job losses have returned to neighboring Sonora.
News roundup: President Trump visits Tucson, city asks UA to test all students, high fashion coming to Tucson
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 19
AZ unemployment claims continue to grow
The number of people receiving unemployment benefits in Arizona grew by 30,000.
Ducey says the state's not responsible for covering loss of federal unemployment help
The federal benefit is set to expire this week, and Ducey says it's up to Congress to act.
Arizona weekly unemployment claims close to a record
Claims are within a few thousand of the highest since the pandemic began.
Overall Arizona weekly unemployment shows slight drop
Self-employed claims dropped but regular unemployment jumped last week.
Arizona weekly unemployment continues to rise
More than 100,000 people filed first-time unemployment claims
Unemployment help available on the weekend as Arizona claims continue to rise
The Department of Economic Security has expanded its call center days through the weekend.
New college grads face uncertain job market
A UA official advises flexibility for new degree holders navigating a job market disrupted by COVID-19.
As Supreme Court nears decision, thousands of DACA recipients are on the COVID-19 front lines
The court could rule on the future of the Obama-era policy and some 650,000 current recipients in the coming weeks.
Pima County libraries reopen with temporary COVID-19 measures
Guests can now pick up books they’ve placed on hold or use computers that have been spaced apart.
DUSTWUN - A film about life, death & trust on the U.S. / Mexico border.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How Imago Dei Middle School is building community with food; and - can a borderlands hotel that has survived a century endure the COVID-19 pandemic?
