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Economy slowing down, jobless rate up slightly
The Arizona economy is slowing down. New figures Thursday from the Office of Economic Opportunity show the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October at 4.2%. That's up two-tenths of a point from the prior month and the fifth consecutive increase after the jobless rate hit a record low in May.
AZ Senate panel OKs changes to unemployment claims
A pro-business measure moving forward in the Arizona Legislature would make it harder for recently unemployed people to obtain unemployment insurance benefits.
AZ House OKs bill requiring workers to prove eligibility to get unemployment benefits
The Arizona House of Representatives has approved a bill that shifts to workers the burden of proving that they're eligible for unemployment insurance benefits.
