Unemployment help available on the weekend as Arizona claims continue to rise
The Department of Economic Security has expanded its call center days through the weekend.
Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 20
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: "Dreamers" on the front lines, UA return to campus, state reopening.
Professor, former surgeon general to run incident command center for UA return
UA President Robert Robbins and Dr. Richard Carmona discuss the plan for the return to campus.
Gov. Ducey: Arizona continuing phased-in return
The governor said he's working on a plan to resume summer camps and school activities.
Sonoran factories prepare for possible June 1 reopening
The Mexican government recently expanded its definition of essential businesses, and some Nogales plants may qualify.
New college grads face uncertain job market
A UA official advises flexibility for new degree holders navigating a job market disrupted by COVID-19.
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.
Arizona gets more federal money for coronavirus testing
The $150 million will go to expanding testing, lab work and contact tracing.
Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 19
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Unemployment, federal funds for Arizona testing, casinos and more.
North American border closures extended to June
The closure to nonessential travel started two months ago to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
House-backed HEROES Act proposes additional stimulus funds for tribes
If signed into law, the bill would include $20 billion for tribal governments plus funds for other tribal provisions.
Poll: Half of Arizonans think state is reopening too soon
More often than not, those polled expressed concern about the state moving too quickly to reopen.
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.
More than 1,000 health care workers sign up for antibody tests in first afternoon
Doctors, nurses and first responders have been signing up since the UA made 250,000 tests available.
As if firefighting wasn’t dangerous enough, crews grapple with COVID-19
On top of a challenging fire season, officials also expect difficulties in observing distancing in a job that relies on face-to-face communication.
