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Governor’s Office doing ‘homework’ on jobless benefits extension
Arizonans whose enhanced jobless benefits ran out this week may get a chance for some additional cash.
Ducey looks to Congress to fill loss of unemployment funds
Gov. Doug Ducey said the state won't make up the money that Arizona unemployed will lose when the $600 a week in extra federal benefits dries up this coming week.
Unemployment claims in Arizona decline, still high
Arizona employers continue to lay off workers even with the end of restrictions that Gov. Doug Ducey placed on individuals and businesses. New figures from the Arizona Department of Economic... […]
Lawmakers must tackle state’s woeful unemployment insurance benefits
Federal government assistance is buffering Arizonans from the impact of skyrocketing unemployment, but that help is time limited.
Unemployment skyrockets
The number of Arizonans applying for jobless benefits jumped by a factor of seven this past week, providing the first clear indicators of the effect COVID-19 is having on the state economy.
Bill to strengthen regulation of care facilities gets initial approval
The Senate took the first legislative step toward better protecting some of the state’s vulnerable adults today.
Ducey orders agencies to improve training on sexual abuse prevention
Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order Wednesday that will lead to increased oversight of those serving some of Arizona's most vulnerable populations.
Senate candidates sue state, hit campaign trial
A handful of candidates for the Arizona Legislature share the distinction of suing the state they hope to represent.
New law to force unemployed to take any job
Arizonans who don't take pretty much any job after being out of work for at least four weeks will lose their unemployment benefits.
Under Ducey’s budget, hospitals will pay for his education spending
Arizona hospitals will pay more under Gov. Doug Ducey’s $10.1 billion spending plan.
DES asks for permanent funding to cover cost of minimum wage hike
The Department of Economic Security has requested more than $3 million in general fund appropriations to match wage increases, without which they say services for individuals with disabilities may be severely limited.
Ex-DES director threatens to sue state over ammunition report
Tim Jeffries, who was forced to resign as head of DES in November, filed a notice of claim claiming the report produced by the Department of Public Safety contained libel and false statements against Jeffries.
