Arizona Chamber of Commerce throws support behind Ducey’s pandemic recovery plan
A discussion with chamber president Glenn Hamer.
Trump’s Phoenix trip first in weeks, as he aims to ‘move around’ more
The planned tour of a Honeywell facility making N95 masks is the president's first trip away from the Washington area in more than a month.
UA releases revised furlough, pay cut plan
On Friday, President Robbins announced modifications to the ranges of salaries and respective cuts, while canceling furloughs for the lowest earners.
Arizona still at home, but taking first steps toward reopening
As the stay-at-home order continues, elected officials and medical professionals consider what it will take to reopen the state.
Small nonprofits struggling as need for services grows
Arizona nonprofits are reporting a 20% increase in expenses, but a pandemic is a bad time to ask for donations.
Pima County employability class moves online
The training helps displaced workers gain job search skills.
Jobless benefits expand next month, but advocates worry it’s not enough
Economists and advocates say that while the change is welcome – it’s probably too little, and too late.
ADOT shifts to virtual training for truck drivers in Mexico during pandemic
The training is part of a program that started in 2016 to help truck drivers avoid long, costly delays at the border.
Spotlight Session: The Django Shredders take classic Gypsy jazz to the next level.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How a food bank in Phoenix is offering assistance to as many as 8 families every 90 seconds.
Lawmakers and advocates push back on wall construction during pandemic
Groups say project funding should be used on COVID-19 supplies and relief.
Local company with millions in cash gets federal stimulus loan
The government is now asking many publicly-traded companies to give the money back.
Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 24
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: State expands COVID testing, changes to political campaigns, wildfire impacts and more.
Ripple effects of global coronavirus pandemic rattle Arizona’s farming industry
Hard hit nations big importers of one Marana farm's crops.
Southern Arizona businesses passed over for aid, as Congress approves second round of funding
Those left to fend for themselves say the help is too little too late.
Economic uncertainty continues during COVID-19 pandemic
Even with federal relief, many people and businesses are still struggling financially.
