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Arizona unemployment above national average

The state unemployment rate crept up in February.

Unemployment leveling out at pre-COVID levels

Pandemic unemployment is still higher than regular unemployment.

Reflecting on Arizona’s pandemic one year in

Experts weigh in on we've learned since last spring.

Report: Arizona on track for 11% jobs increase over 2 years

Arizona’s economy lost 155,000 jobs during the two years that ended in the second quarter of 2020, with nearly all of the job losses attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic

A look at economic help for Arizonans one year into the pandemic

Despite federal and state aid, many Arizonans are still at risk of going hungry or losing their homes.

Federal court hears case for preliminary injunction at Oak Flat

The judge said he will decide if he's going to temporarily stop progress on the mine by Feb. 12.

UA research: Arizona economy recovering with big variances

Most of the recent job growth has been in Phoenix

AZ weekly unemployment continues to be a mixed bag

The two major programs in the state are heading in the opposite direction.

Unemployment rate drops in Arizona, remains high

The state rate is still higher than the U.S. rate.

State keeping unemployment trust fund solvent

CARES Act dollars will keep unemployment fund in the black.

Arizona unemployment goes in opposite directions

More than 100,000 Arizona residents received unemployment benefits to end the year.

Arizona increases minimum wage to $12.15 an hour

AZ one of 21 states with increased minimum wages in 2021

Arizona weekly unemployment continues to fall

A major unemployment program is closing down.

Casino del Sol closing for the holidays

The casino, along with Casino of the Sun, will be closed from Dec. 7 to Jan. 2.

Unemployment claims for self-employed decrease 4 weeks in a row

PUA numbers in Arizona have been on a roller coaster through much of the year.

State of the City: 'Resilient,' according to Mayor Romero

Tucson’s mayor delivers her first State of the City address.

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