Small nonprofits struggling as need for services grows
Arizona nonprofits are reporting a 20% increase in expenses, but a pandemic is a bad time to ask for donations.
Pima County employability class moves online
The training helps displaced workers gain job search skills.
Jobless benefits expand next month, but advocates worry it’s not enough
Economists and advocates say that while the change is welcome – it’s probably too little, and too late.
ADOT shifts to virtual training for truck drivers in Mexico during pandemic
The training is part of a program that started in 2016 to help truck drivers avoid long, costly delays at the border.
Spotlight Session: The Django Shredders take classic Gypsy jazz to the next level.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How a food bank in Phoenix is offering assistance to as many as 8 families every 90 seconds.
Local company with millions in cash gets federal stimulus loan
The government is now asking many publicly-traded companies to give the money back.
Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 24
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: State expands COVID testing, changes to political campaigns, wildfire impacts and more.
Ripple effects of global coronavirus pandemic rattle Arizona’s farming industry
Hard hit nations big importers of one Marana farm's crops.
Southern Arizona businesses passed over for aid, as Congress approves second round of funding
Those left to fend for themselves say the help is too little too late.
Economic uncertainty continues during COVID-19 pandemic
Even with federal relief, many people and businesses are still struggling financially.
Arizona distributed $150M in unemployment claims last week
The money included a federal increase in benefits.
Federal aid can't come soon enough for tourism industry
Many businesses dependent on travel have been hurting since February.
“'Rona needs to stay away!”: How a single mother stays resilient.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Free meals for our community; and an interview with César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, author of "Migrating to Prison: America's Obsession with Locking Up Immigrants".
UA Pres. Robbins says economic impact of pandemic 'is dire'
The university anticipates a shortfall of at least $250 million, largely due to tuition losses.
UA president proposes furloughs, pay cuts for 16,000 employees
Robbins says he and senior vice presidents have already taken pay cuts.
