Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Food, and Friends
International visitors flock to Tucson for the annual shiny shows.
AZ unemployment rate goes up, but remains under national number
Joblessness ticked up, but is still under where it was at this time a year ago.
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego questions Energy Secretary nominee on nuclear and clean energy
Chris Wright discusses small modular reactors, clean energy provisions and Arizona’s energy future during Senate hearing.
Special Eats
Changing lives one grilled cheese at a time
Governor Katie Hobbs targets school voucher reform and accountability in State of the State Address
Hobbs outlines 2025 plans for housing, childcare, education reform, water security, and public safety.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe breaks ground on culturally significant land for third casino
The new casino is expected to create upwards of 500 new jobs.
The Buzz: What will Arizona's economy be like in 2025?
We recap the year and take a look ahead with two economists.
UA "stabilizes" financial reserves but faces pressure to accelerate growth and faculty support
UA stabilizes finances one year since the announcement of its fiscal issues, but low reserves and low faculty morale persist under new leadership.
AZ unemployment ticks up, remains low
Joblessness went up slightly for a third time in four months, but remains near historic low.
State forecast predicts AZ job growth rate to triple national rate
AZ economists see 1.3% growth on average through 2033.
Arizona unemployment remained historically low in August
The state's first-ever streak of sub-3.5% unemployment continued through the end of the summer.
AZ Dept. of Education survey: teachers leaving due to low pay and student behavioral issues
The state department's survey also found that a majority agreed that they did not feel respected as K-12 teachers and felt burnt out.
The Buzz: What does record-low unemployment mean for Arizona?
There are positives and negatives for the state when there are so few people in need of work.
Congressman Ruben Gallego visits Pima Community College to champion workforce development
The U.S. Senate candidate emphasized the need for adaptable education pathways and legislative support to address workforce challenges.
AZ unemployment drops, remains at record low
The rate drop counters common seasonal trends.
