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Coronavirus As Arizona Hits Record COVID-19 Numbers, McSally Introduces Bill Encouraging Vacations

The goal of the bill isn’t to give Americans a relaxing time away from home — it’s to boost sales for tourism industries.

June 29, 2020 8:56 am MST
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Coronavirus Over 40 UPS Workers Got Sick With COVID in Tucson — And It Didn’t Stop There

At least 43 workers have fallen ill with COVID-19 at a Tucson UPS facility — and now they're taking it home

June 4, 2020 12:24 pm MST
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Economy Arizonans Making Less Than $25,000 per Year Hardest Hit by Pandemic

Arizona's working class is feeling the financial strains of the coronavirus pandemic much more deeply than those making six figures, according to recent polling.

May 29, 2020 7:18 am MST
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Coronavirus Arizonans Who Were on Unemployment Before Pandemic Still Awaiting Extension

Despite approval in late March, DES still hasn’t announced when Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation will be available.

May 19, 2020 4:02 pm MST
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Economy Read This If You’re Unemployed in Arizona And Have Been Offered Your Job Back

Arizonans can lose their unemployment benefits for choosing not to return to work unless they fall into a list of pandemic-related situations.

May 18, 2020 2:17 pm MST

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Jobs Rent Is Due Again Today And The Jobless Are Feeling The Pain

Many Arizonans and people across the U.S. are still waiting for unemployment checks. With rent due today, many are stressing as the pandemic continues.

May 1, 2020 9:19 am MST
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Jobs Only Half of the People Are Getting Unemployment Checks

Roughly 22 million filed for unemployment benefits in the past month — easily the worst U.S. job losses. But only 12 million people are getting the checks.

April 16, 2020 6:16 am MST