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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.

Arizona weekly unemployment claims close to a record

Claims are within a few thousand of the highest since the pandemic began.

State budget takes another COVID-19 hit

Lawmakers are watching Arizona's Medicaid enrollment numbers rise.

Overall Arizona weekly unemployment shows slight drop

Self-employed claims dropped but regular unemployment jumped last week.

Continuing unemployment claims skyrocket

The number of claims passes 2 million for the first time.

Forecasters say Arizona's budget outlook is improving

The shortfall could be significantly smaller than originally predicted, legislative analysts say.

First-time unemployment claims in Arizona set weekly record

Unemployment is rising despite the reopening of businesses in the state.

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.

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