Bad news for jobless church workers

PHOENIX - Hundreds of teachers at religious schools around the state could soon be at risk of being laid off with no prospect of collecting jobless benefits.

Brewer signs bill eliminating state AIMS test

PHOENIX - Calling it "an important part of improving education," Gov. Jan Brewer signed legislation Thursday to eliminate the AIMS test - including the graduation requirement - paving the way for something else to measure the new Common Core Standards already being implemented in Arizona schools.

Arizona's jobless rate down slightly in February

PHOENIX — The state's jobless rate inched down just a bit last month amid weaker than expected showing in retail and health care employment.

AZ panel votes to make it harder for some to get jobless benefits

PHOENIX - State lawmakers are poised to make it more difficult for some people to collect unemployment benefits.

US job market growing muscle, economists say

WASHINGTON - The U.S. job market is proving surprisingly strong and raising hopes that the economy will be resilient enough this year to withstand a budget standoff in Washington and potentially deep cuts in federal spending.

Bill requires proof of firing to collect jobless benefits

PHOENIX - A House panel voted Wednesday to require those seeking unemployment benefits to prove they were fired and did not just quit.

21,000 in AZ face cutoff of benefits

PHOENIX - More than a third of Arizonans collecting jobless benefits could be getting their final checks this week.

AZ job-growth figures disappoint; hospitality positions actually drop

PHOENIX - If the numbers ultimately prove accurate, Arizona had a lackluster October in terms of job growth.

Arizona jobless rate falls but job gains slim

PHOENIX — Arizona's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is down again, declining to 8.1 percent in October.

Arizona jobless rate drops

PHOENIX — The state’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate dropped a tenth of a point last month, to 8.2 percent.

Census: Tucson sixth-poorest large city

WASHINGTON - Tucson was the sixth-poorest of the nation's large metropolitan areas in 2011, with a poverty rate of 20.4 percent, according to new data from the Census Bureau.

YWCA Tucson offers employment classes for women

The YWCA Tucson is offering a workshop series for women, YWork: Skills for Successful Employment.

Arizona growth seen as slow but real

PHOENIX - The state's jobless rate ticked up a tenth of a point last month.

Ariz. jobless rate edged up in July but job creation stronger

Arizona’s unemployment rate edged up a tenth of a point from June to a seasonally adjusted 8.3 percent in July, as nonfarm payroll employment declined by 21,800 jobs over the month, the state reported today.

Jobless rate in AZ looks static, but don't despair

PHOENIX - Arizona's seasonally adjusted jobless rate remained at 8.2 percent in June for the third month in a row.

State jobless rate unchanged in June

PHOENIX — Arizona's seasonally adjusted jobless rate remained at 8.2 percent in June for the third month in a row.

Pima County One Stop to help veterans get benefits, services, jobs

With growing numbers of veterans returning to Southern Arizona facing high unemployment, Pima County plans to open a new One Stop center with specific services for them next month.

One Stop to offer veterans help getting benefits, services, jobs

Reuben Trevizo, with Pima County Facilities Management, gets the Kino Veterans One Stop Workforce Center ready for its opening Sunday.

Arizona jobless rate flat in May; Pima's edged up

Arizona's unemployment rate remained unchanged in May, at 8.2 percent on a seasonally-adjusted basis, according to the Arizona Department of Administration.