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Vehicles drive south into Mexico through the DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales, Ariz. August 2020.

Economic impacts of border travel restrictions in Arizona

Non-essential travel at ports of entry between Mexico and Canada has been restricted since March 2020.
A sign indicates road work ahead along the border wall in Douglas, Ariz. January 2021.

Wall construction provided economic boost to border city Douglas

President Biden ordered construction to stop on the new wall system.
Oak Flat, east of Superior, Arizona. A company proposes to build one of the world's largest underground copper mines at this location.

Lauren Redniss on "Oak Flat: A Fight for Sacred Land in the American West".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The hidden history of Tucson's Barnum Hill; living with dementia during the pandemic; and a short story read by Aurelie Sheehan.

Unemployment rate drops in Arizona, remains high

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

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.
A neon open sign is illuminated in the storefront of a business on North 4th Avenue. January 2021.

Tucson tourism and business leaders search for ways to rebound in 2021

Tony Paniagua reports.
Various denominations of U.S. currency.

New year brings higher rates for TEP customers

The utility says it needs to recoup costs to help with its longer-term move to more renewable energy sources.
Some restaurants opened for dine-in service on Monday, while others said they plan to wait until they feel it's safe for staff and customers.

Arizona increases minimum wage to $12.15 an hour

AZ one of 21 states with increased minimum wages in 2021
A view of Hermosillo, Sonora

Hermosillo among hardest hit Mexican capitals economically during pandemic

Among capital cities, Hermosillo had the fourth-largest loss of formal jobs and businesses, one group said.
The owner of Shish Kebab House of Tucson (center) and employees work in the kitchen to fill to-go orders. The restaurant saw a sharp decline in business when it had to halt dine-in service during the Arizona's stay-at-home order. April 2020.

New state benchmarks mean bars, restaurants can stay open

Relaxed rules were enacted last week with little notice.

Arizona weekly unemployment continues to fall

A major unemployment program is closing down.
File photo of a highway sign to Hermosillo, Mexico.

As pandemic worsens, Sonora again sheds jobs

After a few months of growth, job losses have returned to neighboring Sonora.
A key in a door lock.

Eviction protections for renters set to expire at the end of the year

Two dozen Southern Arizona homelessness service organizations have asked Gov. Doug Ducey to protect renters facing eviction.
A housing subdivision under construction in Tucson off Silverbell Road. December 2020.

Arizona realtors see steady demand as state grows population

Eric Gibbs of the Arizona Association of Realtors discusses current trends.
A masked server takes an order at LaCo Tucson. December 2020.

Pandemic sets back Tucson restaurants, owners urge additional aid

Tony Paniagua reports.

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