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Bankruptcies in AZ dropped in 2022

Fiscal year saw filings drop by 23 percent

Pima County tourism saw strong rebound in 2021

Report commissioned by local tourism bureau says visitor spending up 77 percent

Where's the new money in the state budget going?

We look at a handful of areas that will see a notable increase in funds this fiscal year

Real estate, rents continue to climb as housing crunch continues

Prices around Tucson continue to go up, leaving some unable to buy or going through eviction.

Senate hears bill on Grand Canyon mining

A Senate subcommittee hears about the importance of the proposal.

Arizona hits record low unemployment, but Tucson lags in jobs recovery

The state also recorded one of the highest quit rates in the country.

Thousands of people return to Southern Arizona for gem shows

The Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase is attracting national and international crowds.

Arizona is number 5 growth state in U-Haul rentals

The state saw a spike of in-bound U-Haul trucks over both years of the pandemic.

Arizona minimum wage going up to $12.80 an hour on Jan. 1

Tucson voters approved another minimum wage increase earlier this year.

A-10 part of Defense spending in Arizona

The NDAA brings millions of dollars into the state.

Judge sides with Flagstaff over state in minimum wage fight

A judge has blocked Arizona from collecting $1.1 million from the city of Flagstaff to compensate for its minimum wage that is higher than the state's rate.

Arizona close to recovering number of jobs lost during pandemic

Economist says it should catch up this month or next month.

Sports betting to start in Arizona in time for NFL season

Betting will be allowed starting Thursday online and at locations in the Phoenix area.

Census shows Arizona's biggest city grew as some rural counties shrank

Pima County, which includes Tucson, saw its population grow by 6.4% from 2010 to 2020.

Local governments set rental assistance record

Tucson and Pima County teamed up to distribute federal aid money.

All Arizona counties covered by new eviction moratorium

Narrower 60-day ban announced Tuesday after previous federal moratorium expired

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