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Yuma’s paradox: Despite rising unemployment, population still grows
When unemployment in Yuma ballooned to 22.9 percent in 2009, people were streaming in the other direction. From 2000 to 2010, Yuma’s population surged more than 20 percent, even as the jobless rate continued to climb.
Ariz. facing cuts in unemployment benefits
Thousands of out-of-work Arizona residents are facing a loss of benefits this summer as Congress aims to cut long-term assistance to the unemployed.
Report: Arizona jobless rate drops to 8.2 percent
Arizona's unemployment rate is down slightly due to growth in professional and business services and a drop in people looking for work.
Arizona mulls drug testing for jobless benefits
State officials warn that legislation to require drug testing for all people applying for unemployment benefits conflicts with federal rules and law.
Report: Arizona jobless rate drops to 8.7 percent
Arizona's seasonally adjusted unemployment for January dropped to 8.7 percent after the December rate was recalibrated upward.
Senate OKs bill requiring unemployment drug tests
The Arizona Senate has approved a measure requiring a drug test for everyone applying for unemployment benefits.
Essential need for immigrant labor
I wonder how long it will be before we can have a discussion of immigration and labor issues without it being closed off with the phrases of “border security” and “open border and cheap labor?”
Lawmaker wants to end unemployment discrimination
An Arizona legislator is introducing a bill to stop discrimination against unemployed workers.
Arizona unemployment rate remains at 8.7 percent
Arizona's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is holding at 8.7 percent despite the loss of 3,000 jobs in December.
State revenue up for 15th consecutive month
State revenue rose again in October, giving policymakers a reason to cheer. This marks the 15th month in a row of revenue growth, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee reported last week. Buoyed by a strong showing in individual income taxes, revenue increased by 16.6 percent last month compared to the year before.
Arizona’s unemployment rate drops in September
Arizona's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has dropped two-tenths of a percent as the state's economy added thousands of jobs, mostly in government but also in construction.
State budget revenue up $80M in August
Major economic indicators in Arizona point to a steady recovery, although some bumps remain.
Revenues in August grew by 8.6 percent, buoyed by strong showings in sales and individual income taxes.
