× PUBLIC MEDIA GIVING DAYS: This May 1-2, give back to public media with a donation to help support this vital resource. Your gift will be matched up to $20,000!
  1. Radio
  2. Economy News

More Economy News Stories

More than one-third of households in Tucson are considered housing cost burdened.

Tenants' struggles are high rent, aid slowdown

Federal freeze on most evictions scheduled to expire Saturday
Visitors examine displays at the University of Arizona Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum's new location in downtown Tucson. July 2021.

Full Tourism Rebound Could Take Years in Arizona

The governor recently announced a new tourism initiative that will be funded with over $100 million in federal aid.

PCC expands programs for in-demand trade jobs

Tony Paniagua also hears from people about why they chose careers in trade professions.
The shoes of children as they sit in a row inside a kindergarten classroom.

Data analysis shows low investment in kids futures across Arizona

The state rank 40th across the country after comparing 2019 factors in their health, education, economic status and families.
File image of the Arizona State Senate building in Phoenix.

Arizona GOP advances wish list on race, taxes, elections

The Arizona Senate has passed a $12.8 billion budget for the coming fiscal year that contains massive income tax cuts
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey sits for an interview with Arizona 360 in his office at the Arizona Capitol on Jan. 13, 2021.

Arizona GOP budget deal envisions massive income tax cut

Plan would implement a flat 2.5% income tax that cuts $1.5 billion a year from state revenue
Mine workers striking in front of Asarco's Tucson office on Dec. 16, 2019.

Independent federal labor agency issues new complaint against Asarco

The new charges relate to unfair labor practices, such as bad faith bargaining and failure to rehire employees who went on strike.
Students follow a lecture at the University of Arizona.

Tuition costs hold steady for most Arizona college students.

Regents hold the line during pandemic disruption.
Federal and state governments extended tax filing season by a full month in 2020.

Tax deadline extension brings relief, opportunity for late filers

Experts say procrastination might pay off again this year.
Researchers describe increased screen time as one of the top family concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marketing to kids a big concern during pandemic

Research shows parents are becoming more worried about the impact of on-screen advertising.
Central Arizona Project water flows in a canal near Marana.

Tucson considers higher water rates for non-residents

Hearing set for June
An unemployment insurance claims office.

Unemployment continues slow drop

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits is going down.

Arizona unemployment above national average

The state unemployment rate crept up in February.
Amazon started construction on the new sort center in Tucson in January 2021.

Amazon constructing new sort center

The online retailer plans to open the facility by the end of 2021, employing hundreds.
Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local businesses and schools adapt to changes in COVID restrictions

Following orders from Gov. Doug Ducey, schools will offer in-person classes starting this week.

Unemployment leveling out at pre-COVID levels

Pandemic unemployment is still higher than regular unemployment.

Selected Archive Filters

Economy, News
Back to Top
AZPM is a service of the University of Arizona and our broadcast stations are licensed to the Arizona Board of Regents who hold the trademarks for Arizona Public Media and AZPM. We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples.
The University of Arizona