Arizona plans to use federal unemployment supplement, but not add to it
A presidential order would add $300 dollars to state unemployment benefits.
Nearly 20,000 Arizona businesses received federal PPP loans
Construction and health care companies were some of the biggest beneficiaries.
Arizona unemployment payments see large drop
Last week was the first week that people on unemployment did not get a $600 federal addition.
UA will start furloughs Monday, despite pushback
President Robbins said other cost-cutting measures will be explored to deal with a potential $250 million deficit.
Ducey says the state's not responsible for covering loss of federal unemployment help
The federal benefit is set to expire this week, and Ducey says it's up to Congress to act.
Planned furloughs of USCIS workers delayed
Furloughs have been rescheduled for the end of August unless emergency funding gets approved, a union steward said.
Tucson mayor and City Council approve city budget, leaving police funding nearly flat
During the public hearing the majority of the speakers asked the council to defund the police and use the money for social services.
State budget takes another COVID-19 hit
Lawmakers are watching Arizona's Medicaid enrollment numbers rise.
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.
Continued unemployment claims still climbing in Arizona
Self-employed filers continue to drive claims up.
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.
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.
Gov. Ducey expands unemployment access and extends tax deadline in Arizona
The governor announced Friday the state was loosening unemployment requirements and lining up state and federal tax deadlines.
City of Tucson restricting gathering places, making changes to transit
The city declared a local emergency as it joins communities all over working to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sinema sponsors bill to help cover cost of family leave
The bill is a bipartisan proposal with White House support.
