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Sep 12, 2023

15 years later: reflecting on the Lehman Brothers crash of 2008

As we move forward, it's imperative for leaders in Congress to remain committed to crafting responsible legislation. Such legislation should not stifle the financial sector but should ensure it operates with responsibility and integrity.

Jun 20, 2011

Rural GOP legislators torn between ideology and helping jobless constituents

Not all Republicans are celebrating the special session as a victory over federal spending.

For representatives from rural areas, where unemployment is more than 20 percent in some pockets, it can be frustrating to hear their colleagues from urban centers like Phoenix denounce efforts to help the unemployed as unnecessary spending.

Jun 13, 2011

Legislature adjourns without extending unemployment aid

By the time Republicans called it a day, it almost seemed like a textbook case of what to do — if you don’t want a special session to succeed.

Jun 13, 2011

Protesters urge lawmakers to pass unemployment plan

About 40 people gathered outside the Arizona Legislature to urge lawmakers to keep 20 weeks of federally funded extended unemployment benefits flowing to thousands of Arizonans.

Jun 13, 2011

Lawmakers reconvene to mull unemployment proposal

The Arizona Legislature will reconvene Monday afternoon to consider Gov. Jan Brewer's push to keep 20 weeks of federally funded extended unemployment benefits flowing to thousands of Arizonans.

May 19, 2011

Arizona’s unemployment rate lowers to 9.3 percent in April

Arizona's unemployment rate dipped to 9.3 percent in April, and the state says the decrease will likely trigger an expected automatic shortening of how long the state provides jobless benefits.

Mar 24, 2011

Tax increase for jobless benefits moving again

Legislation to levy a temporary tax increase on Arizona employers to repay borrowing for unemployment benefits is moving again at the Legislature after being stalled for nearly two months.

Mar 18, 2011

Arizona unemployment up, matches national trend

The unemployment rate in Arizona rose to 10 percent in January, up from 9.2 percent in December. The new figures, released Friday, match the national upward trend.

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