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Arizona unemployment rises to 9.3 percent in June
Weakness in government employment and several private sectors of the economy is pushing Arizona's unemployment rate upward.
Unions file suit over retirement contributions
Three unions are challenging changes Arizona has made to the amount many state and local government workers and their employers contribute to the main state retirement system.
Arizona unemployment rate drops again
For the second consecutive month, Arizona’s unemployment rate has dropped, according to figures released today by the Office of Employment and Population Statistics
Chances of special session on unemployment benefits remain nil to small
The Senate polled its members last week to find out if there’s support for holding a special session to extend unemployment benefits following discussions between legislative leaders and Gov. Jan Brewer, who is pushing for it.
Good news on Arizona unemployment equals bad news
Gov. Jan Brewer wants legislators to act in special session to prevent a cutoff of 20 weeks of extended unemployment benefits that are now at risk because Arizona's unemployment rate has dropped.
Brewer signs bill on public workers’ pensions
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a bill to change Arizona's four public employee retirement systems.
Brewer signs bill targeting union paycheck deductions
Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a bill meant to prevent labor unions from using members’ dues for political activities.
Brewer signs bill for 2-year tax increase on employers
Arizona employers face a temporary tax increase to help the state repay loans provided by the federal government to pay for unemployment benefits.
Financial advisory group projects smaller revenue growth in FY12
A legislative economic panel, whose recommendations legislators typically use in forecasting how much cash the state will get, has downgraded its revenue forecast for next year.
Major pension reform bill headed to Governor’s Office
The Senate beat the sine die clock on Monday to pass legislation that contains major changes to the state’s pension systems.
The measure, which backers said would head off a collapse of the public pension programs, advanced on a party-line vote, 21-9.
Major pension reform appears on track to beat final adjournment
Call it the ultimate going-home bill: House Speaker Kirk Adams is making an eleventh-hour push to win support for a series of reforms to the state pension programs before the legislative session ends.
Legislature moving to open door to insurers
Individuals and employers in Arizona would be able to buy health insurance policies across state lines under legislation that would excuse out-of-state insurers and possibly in-state ones from Arizona's coverage mandates.
