Economy

Hosted by Lou Gum, Arizona Edition, KAWC's news program, is our focus on the issues facing Arizona. Through interviews with local newsmakers, KAWC keeps you informed on issues in the region.

We speak with a White House economic advisor about inflation in Arizona and hear how the border, Covid-19, and the economy impact the Ajo community's years long fight for better health and food security.

The executive director of Visit Yuma, Marcus Carney, said its agency is seeing decent economic growth after an increase in summer travel.

By Howard FischerCapitol Media ServicesPHOENIX -- The increasing comfort of Arizonans to get out and about is having a definite effect on the state…

By Howard FischerCapitol Media ServicesPHOENIX -- Arizona's seasonally adjusted jobless rate dropped a half point last month, to 7.5%.Much of the increase…

By Howard FischerCapitol Media ServicesPHOENIX -- Gov. Doug Ducey wants to reduce taxes by $200 million this coming budget year -- and another $200…

Republicans in the state House voted Wednesday to allow employers to pay less to student workers under 22 years old. Students at Arizona Western College…

State and local officials attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new pedestrian annex building at the San Luis I Land Port of Entry…

Business is booming on the border despite increasing tension between the U.S. and Mexico over a wall and immigration policy.One small Mexican town has…

AZED-The Arizona Public Interest Research Group released its yearly report on how the 50 states rate in providing online access to government spending…