Economic development steady in Southern Arizona despite pandemic
Sun Corridor has about 70 active projects involving helping companies move to the state or expand operations
Unemployment leveling out at pre-COVID levels
Pandemic unemployment is still higher than regular unemployment.
Impact of eased occupancy caps on Tucson restaurants
A discussion with Tucson Metro Chamber President Amber Smith.
How gem & mineral dealers are coping with the pandemic's impact.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How "Blax Friday" is building community to help black-owned businesses thrive; Adiba Nelson versus her 11-year-old's "tween 'tude"; and a song from John Coinman.
Economic impacts of the pandemic uneven in Tucson
The city's economic initiatives director, Barbra Coffee, says the Tucson's characteristics have kept it competitive during the crisis.
Vendors cope with Tucson Gem and Mineral Show cancellation
Tony Paniagua reports on how some companies are operating despite the cancellation of the main event.
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
COVID concerns send 2021 volunteer tax assistance online
Almost 14,000 taxpayers used the free service last year.
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.
AZ Chamber: state’s economic recovery uneven, but promising
A discussion with outgoing Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Glenn Hamer.
Oak Flat: Opposing op-eds try to sway public opinion
While Resolution Copper brought up the positive economic impacts of a mine, the San Carlos Apache Tribe calls out desecration.
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.
San Carlos Tribal members run to advocate for Oak Flat
The group is running from the religious site to Phoenix before a court hearing discussing the area's future.
UA research: Arizona economy recovering with big variances
Most of the recent job growth has been in Phoenix
