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Unemployment rate drops in Arizona, remains high

The state rate is still higher than the U.S. rate.
U.S currency.

State keeping unemployment trust fund solvent

CARES Act dollars will keep unemployment fund in the black.

Arizona unemployment goes in opposite directions

More than 100,000 Arizona residents received unemployment benefits to end the year.
Some restaurants opened for dine-in service on Monday, while others said they plan to wait until they feel it's safe for staff and customers.

Arizona increases minimum wage to $12.15 an hour

AZ one of 21 states with increased minimum wages in 2021

Arizona weekly unemployment continues to fall

A major unemployment program is closing down.
The exterior of Tucson's Casino Del Sol.

Casino del Sol closing for the holidays

The casino, along with Casino of the Sun, will be closed from Dec. 7 to Jan. 2.
An unemployment insurance claims office.

Unemployment claims for self-employed decrease 4 weeks in a row

PUA numbers in Arizona have been on a roller coaster through much of the year.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero delivers her first State of the City address. Dec. 2, 2020

State of the City: 'Resilient,' according to Mayor Romero

Tucson’s mayor delivers her first State of the City address.
A roasting Thanksgiving Turkey.

Cost of a Thanksgiving meal rises

A turkey dinner with all the fixings will cost 10% more this year.
Jobless claims in Arizona jumped to more than eight times their normal level last week, to 29,000, as the first wave of layoffs from businesses affected by COVID-19 changes hit the state. In a typical week, about 3,500 claims are filed, state officials said.

Arizona unemployment grows for 2nd month in a row

The state’s unemployment rate is higher than the national average.

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.
The One East Toole Building will become home to WOW Studios in Jan. 2021.

Relocation raises Tucson's profile in fashion industry

WOW Studios is leaving Seattle for downtown Tucson.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

Daily News Roundup: Pascua Yaqui sue over ballot access, court mulls voter registration extension, and restaurants look for relief

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 12
A sign directs voters where to cast their ballots at a polling place in Tucson.

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.
An unemployment insurance claims office.

Arizona sees unemployment drop

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

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