How to find a job when so many are out of work
PHOENIX – Some Arizona industries such as medical, sales, food and delivery companies are hiring and developing social distancing protocols to protect employees.
418,000 jobless claims crater 10 years of new jobs in just five weeks
PHOENIX - New jobless claims in Arizona over the past five weeks have wiped out two-thirds of the new jobs created in the state over 10 years, according to the latest numbers from the Arizona Department of Economic Security.
Critics say Trump order on immigration does little but stir up anxiety
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's executive order suspending immigration in the face of the coronavirus will "not have much of an effect" on the jobs the president said he's trying to protect, experts on both sides of the issue said Wednesday.
More questions than answers to Trump threat of immigration suspension
PHOENIX – Trump tweeted his intention Monday night to temporarily restrict immigration to the U.S. by signing an executive order, inciting confusion and uncertainty.
Mexican government’s ‘Health Windows’ aid U.S. immigrants with preventative care
TUCSON – Ventanilla de Salud is a free program funded by the Mexican government that gives immigrants access to affordable health care. Last month, volunteers provided free checkups across Tucson.
Vaccinations give migrants hope and health as they wait to enter the U.S.
SAN LUIS RÍO COLORADO, Mexico – With U.S. officials rejecting requests to vaccinate those held in border facilities, some organizations are working to get migrants the health care they need – on the Mexican side of the border – before they request asylum in the states.
Gaming for dollars: ASU esports community expands reach, raises money for charity
TEMPE – ASU Esports Association and other local gamers raise money through gaming to support local hospitals through Extra Life
ASU Esports Call of Duty squad seeks success in first competitive tournament
TEMPE – ASU Esports Call of Duty team is playing in its first competitive tournament.
Guesting game: Lawmakers send messages with State of the Union guests
WASHINGTON - One veteran of State of the Union addresses says the guests are "often as interesting as what's on stage." Arizona lawmakers got that message, bringing guests to President Donatd Trump's speech to highlight issues ranging from health care to immigration and border security.
Family, country – Suns? Arizona lawmakers on what they’re thankful for
WASHINGTON - Impeachment. Immigration. Investigations. Looming elections - with all the chaos in Washington, it might seem like there's not a lot to be thankful for. Which may be why Arizona lawmakers' thoughts turned to home when they were asked what they are thankful for this holiday.
Border-state voters poll shows dim view of border policy, Border Patrol
WASHINGTON - Just over half of voters in southern border states disapprove of the way President Donald Trump is handling border and immigration issues, and no more than 40% of those polled had a "great deal/a lot" of trust in the way Border Patrol officials are doing their jobs.
Lawyers leery of ICE’s move to schedule court dates for DACA recipients
WASHINGTON - Lawyers in Arizona and southern Nevada are alarmed after receiving notices that Immigration and Customs Enforcement wants to set new court dates for their clients who are currently protected from deportation by DACA.
