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Employers struggle to find staff while job seekers get better offers

Some job seekers are reevaluating what they want from a job in light of the pandemic, and strapped employers are obliging.

Judge sides with Flagstaff over state in minimum wage fight

A judge has blocked Arizona from collecting $1.1 million from the city of Flagstaff to compensate for its minimum wage that is higher than the state's rate.

New loan fund announced for BIPOC entrepreneurs

The fund was designed by a committee entirely made up of local BIPOC business leaders.

Tucson gets new flight to Los Angeles area via budget airline

The new flights will start this coming holiday season.

Writing style might spell the difference between success and failure when applying for a loan

University of Arizona researchers found that deception cues are evident in applications that receive unfavorable responses from investors.

Tucson organizations win $100,000 in prize money for inclusive entrepreneurship

The prize money will go towards expanding prize-winning programs.

Arizona sees boost in revenue from tribal casinos

The tribal gaming compact helped increase the numbers.

Tribe's lawsuit challenges Arizona law on gambling expansion

Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe is asking court to stop sportsbook licenses and sports betting.

Arizona AG: Businesses can require vaccines

Attorney general says businesses must provide reasonable accommodations for those who cannot get vaccinated.

Small businesses face ongoing challenges from COVID-19 pandemic

Businesses face new uncertainty with Delta variant on the rise.

Opponents: prop raising Tucson’s min wage would burden small businesses

The Tucson Metro Chamber has come out against the Tucson Minimum Wage Act.

Proponents: raising Tucson’s min wage to $15 about offering living wage

The group Tucson Fight for $15 is leading the charge.

Arizona offering return-to-work bonus

People who are back in the workforce are eligible for up to $2,000.

Local nurses protest staffing shortages

Nurses at St. Mary's Hospital take to the streets to voice their concerns.

Raising awareness of aphasia, one stone at a time.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The plans to create a Tucson Gastronomy Collective to celebrate the unique flavors of Tucson; and a 5th grader and her family embark on a road trip from Sheboygan to Tucson.

When can a business or institution mandate COVID vaccines?

Gov. Ducey signed an executive order blocking public universities and community colleges from mandating the vaccine.

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