Arizona plans to use federal unemployment supplement, but not add to it
A presidential order would add $300 dollars to state unemployment benefits.
As Congress stalls on another stimulus bill, a look back at the last round of federal aid
Many businesses have struggled since the start of the pandemic, but federal funds have helped some.
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.
Gyms, theaters, bars can begin to reopen as coronavirus cases decline
The state health department released benchmarks for eventual business reopening.
State unsure what to do with president’s unemployment order
How and when the money will be available in Arizona is a question.
DES: State investigating hundreds of thousands of fraudulent unemployment claims
A new anti-fraud procedure led to a major drop in state unemployment numbers.
Agency: Anti-fraud measures lead to drop in Arizona unemployment numbers
The state says fraudulent activity in a benefit program for the self-employed was driving numbers up.
UA group critical of university's pandemic response wants a union
A group of faculty, staff and graduate students say it is time to push back against the administration.
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.
Arizona unemployment continues to rise
First-time claims neared 300,000 in a week.
Weekly Arizona unemployment numbers set another record
First-time and continuing claims maintain their climb in Arizona.
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.
Nurses reach contract with St. Joseph's, St. Mary's
It's the first union nursing contract in Arizona.
Unemployment sets new record in Arizona
More than a quarter of a million Arizona residents filed for unemployment last week.
