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.
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.
“'Rona needs to stay away!”: How a single mother stays resilient.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Free meals for our community; and an interview with César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, author of "Migrating to Prison: America's Obsession with Locking Up Immigrants".
Number of Mexicans granted work visas in the U.S. increases
Mexico praised the rise in migrants taking part in U.S. work visa programs, calling it a sign of the countries' strong economic partnership.
World Refugee Day in Tucson
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The youth photography program "Parks in Focus" in action, and The Southwest Fair Housing Council observes the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.
Return to Rio Bravo
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How the Kino Border Initiative is aiding migrant families; Tucson mystery writer bases novel around opioid addiction; and remembering filmmaker Nicolas Roeg.
Immigrant Spending Power Adds Billions of Dollars to Pima County Economy
Entrepreneurs not born in the U.S. outpace U.S.-born residents starting businesses by a 2-to-1 margin.
Mexican Peso at Historic Low, Could Hurt Tucson's Economy
One US dollar trading at 16 pesos, weakening Mexican shoppers' buying power north of border.
The Local Role of the Export-Import Bank
Who helps facilitate international trade?
Tucson-Area Representatives React to State of the Union
Party-line responses from two members of Arizona’s Congressional delegation
Some Undocumented Farmworkers Could Benefit from Obama's Immigration Changes
Although executive action doesn't address them directly, many have children who are US citizens.
Obama Deportation Deferral May Affect 135,000 in Arizona
Immigration plan's impact in state also could include visas for high-skilled workers, tightened border security.
Feds Target Human Smuggling Successfully in AZ
Officials say unlike Texas, Grand Canyon state experiences decline in "stash house" discoveries.
Tucson Aerospace Company Looks to Increase Business in Mexico
For past 3 months, Airtronics has been operating a plant in Nogales, Sonora; partners with locals.
Ports of Entry Working to Make City Intl Trade Powerhouse
Proximity to Mexico puts Old Pueblo in middle of opportunities for economic development; many hope to keep growing.
