Southern Arizona nonprofits warn of devastating federal funding cuts
A coalition of nonprofits is urging Congress to safeguard funding for health care, food assistance, childcare and more.
The A.R.F.F. Program: How shelter dogs are helping people living with aphasia.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Sharing memories of "The Twilight Zone" with Joseph Dougherty, author of "Rod Serling at 100".
Pima County approves $3.6 billion data center project near fairgrounds
Project Blue promises jobs, tax revenue and tech investment-but faces pushback over water use and infrastructure strain.
"Everything You've Got": Sometimes it takes seven billion years to find yourself.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The connection between Alcatraz prison and the Hopi tribe of Arizona; The Tucson Pink Pistols make a comeback; and the former owner of Colette's remembers Tucson's queer nightlife in the '80s.
Tucson VA employees seek early exit as Trump-era cuts face legal hurdles
Legal challenges may delay a Trump administration plan to reduce VA staff by 15%.
Federal government denies permit for South 32 mine
The problem with the proposed mine is possible air pollution.
SCOTUS declines to hear Oak Flat tribal religious rights case, making way for copper mining
The decision comes after the nation's high court re-listed the case 13 times.
University of Arizona unveils preliminary “balanced” budget amid ongoing recovery from $140M deficit
University of Arizona announces draft balanced budget with limited raises, 7.5% admin cuts, and cautious optimism following $140M financial shortfall.
VA job cuts loom but deadline moves
Sec. Collins says layoffs won’t affect healthcare, but Tucson VA staff worry about impact on veterans and support roles.
Latino workers in Arizona face the highest risk of job automation, report finds
UCLA researchers call for investments in education and training to protect Latino workforce.
Trump's coal executive order draws mixed reactions from Navajo Nation leaders
President Donald Trump’s coal order splits Navajo leaders—some see jobs and revenue, others warn of health risks and clinging to a fading industry.
Federal grant cuts hit Pima County Health Department, impacting jobs and services
County officials brace for workforce reductions as major grants are terminated.
Arizona unemployment rate hits 4% for first time since late 2021
The rate has climbed slowly after hitting an historic low in early 2024.
Pima County reviews $150 million federal grants at risk amid funding freeze
County officials assess potential financial losses, job impacts and budget adjustments.
Forecast predicts slowed but continued job growth in Arizona
State economists predict most sectors and counties will continue to add workers in the coming years.
