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The view of the Tucson Skyline from A Mountain. Oct. 23, 2019.

Daily News Roundup: AZ COVID-19 cases top 100K, primary registration due, cross-border infections

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 6
The Arizona state Capitol on March 3, 2020.

State budget takes another COVID-19 hit

Lawmakers are watching Arizona's Medicaid enrollment numbers rise.
Newspaper classified listings.

Overall Arizona weekly unemployment shows slight drop

Self-employed claims dropped but regular unemployment jumped last week.

Continuing unemployment claims skyrocket

The number of claims passes 2 million for the first time.
Twenty-dollar bills.

Forecasters say Arizona's budget outlook is improving

The shortfall could be significantly smaller than originally predicted, legislative analysts say.
More than 470,000 Arizonans have filed for unemployment in the last six weeks. New expanded jobless benefits begin in May, but advocates worry it won’t be enough to offset the massive damage from the coronavirus.

First-time unemployment claims in Arizona set weekly record

Unemployment is rising despite the reopening of businesses in the state.
Twenty-dollar bills.

Signs suggest Arizona could fare better than expected in recession, UA economist says

Sales tax revenue for the state is not so low as feared.
More than 470,000 Arizonans have filed for unemployment in the last six weeks. New expanded jobless benefits begin in May, but advocates worry it won’t be enough to offset the massive damage from the coronavirus.

Continued unemployment claims still climbing in Arizona

Self-employed filers continue to drive claims up.
OH Predictive Insights has tracked what Arizona residents feel is important since February 2019.

Poll: Jobs and economy are top concerns for Arizona

Education is still the top issue for respondents. Immigration has decreased in importance.

Publicly traded Arizona companies receive millions in federal pandemic loans

Seven publicly traded companies in the state got paycheck protection funding.
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.

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.
Advocates have scrambled to find answers for DACA recipients amid the the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the fate of the program is still up in the air.

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.
A closed sign at the entrance of English Salon Spa in downtown Tucson on April 26, 2020. The salon closed as it was required by Arizona's stay at home order during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Poll: Half of Arizonans think state is reopening too soon

More often than not, those polled expressed concern about the state moving too quickly to reopen.
Newspaper classified listings.

Federal program for self-employed leads to jump in Arizona unemployment numbers

First-time claims rose as the program opened up benefits to the self-employed, contractors and workers in the gig economy.
Gyms and pools have been given the go ahead to open their doors, but not all are rushing to do so.

Some gyms taking slow approach to reopening in Arizona

Not every gym or pool in the state is rushing to get back to business after closing due to COVID-19.
Newspaper classified listings.

Problems with unemployment mean some Arizonans miss checks

The weekly unemployment numbers continue to be a mixed bag.

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