Stories tagged: "unemployment"

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Economy Biden Centers First Campaign Visit in Arizona Around Working-Class Voters

Biden’s visit to Arizona was marked with small, mask-wearing, socially distant crowds—a stark contrast to the Trump campaign’s crowded rallies.

Isabella Martillaro Isabella Martillaro October 13, 2020 1:06 pm MST
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Races to Watch Schwiebert, Ervin, Call for Focus on Affordable Housing at LD20 Debate

As part of our efforts to help voters feel informed as the November election approaches, we're creating an overview of local races throughout the state.

Camaron Stevenson Camaron Stevenson October 8, 2020 2:56 pm MST
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Economy Raising the Minimum Wage Linked to Arizona’s Lowering Poverty Rate

Arizona voters approved raising the state's minimum wage incrementally from $8.05 in 2016 to $12 in 2020.

Rob Winder Rob Winder September 29, 2020 11:38 am MST
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Economy Here Are the Groups Trying to Help Still Out-Of-Work Arizonans

Arizona nonprofits and mutual aid groups have stepped up to fill the gaps in aid left by state and federal lawmakers.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner September 28, 2020 9:00 am MST
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Economy Arizona Jobless Rate Plummets as People Stop Looking for Work

Economists warned the new number may reflect a drop in the overall workforce as much as increase in employment.

Mackenzie Belley Mackenzie Belley September 25, 2020 11:43 am MST

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Economy Arizona’s Unemployment Is Running Out. That Has Major Implications for the State’s Economy.

Inadequate unemployment payments don’t just hurt individuals needing the money—they also hinder the state’s economic recovery.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner September 25, 2020 8:55 am MST
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Arizona Pressure on a Broken System: Arizona’s Unemployment Has Long Needed Improvements

A report released before the pandemic urged Arizona to up unemployment to $490 per week to protect the state against a recession.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner September 24, 2020 8:39 am MST