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Federal eviction moratorium extended until end of next month

The federal eviction moratorium has been extended to Saturday, July 31. This extension is intended to be the final extension of the moratorium. Residents in Tucson and Pima County can still apply for the Eviction Prevention Program. The Mayor and Tucson City Council approved spending $27.1 million ($19.1 million from the City of Tucson and […]
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What You Need to Know about Credit Scores

By Andrea Elias A simple three-digit number known as your credit score can make a big difference in your financial life. If you’re thinking of financing a vehicle, applying for a line of credit or buying a home, you’re going to want to make sure your credit score is where it needs to be in […]
ARIZONA FINANCE

McDonald’s announces

Today McDonald’s announces that restaurants in Arizona will be hiring 1,250 employees this summer. Hiring begins with a special event this April 28. That day, participating McDonald’s restaurants will be accepting applications and interviewing for various positions. The statement and flyer included in this email has more information – we hope you can share this
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Amazon is investing in two new locations in Arizona

Amazon is continuing its investment in Arizona with two new sortation centers across the state to support customer fulfillment and delivery operations. The sites are expected to open later this year and create hundreds of new full- and part-time jobs, all paying a starting wage of $15 per hour.  Here are some additional details and […]
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Real Estate study shows Tucson will outperform this year

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that many “secondary metros,” including Tucson, will be the top investment markets in the country this year. NAR selects the markets based on economics, demographics, housing, and commercial market conditions in the multifamily, office, industrial, retail, and hotel property sectors. The report highlights the
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American Rescue Plan

President Biden’s American Rescue Plan proposal is proportionate to the level of need in our communities – we simply cannot afford to go small. Decisive action is needed to support struggling businesses, and help families keep food on the table, pay their utilities, and stay in their homes, regardless of immigration status.  Local governments,
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More jobs heading to Tucson

Self-driving truck company TuSimple says it plans to add 100 jobs over the next year or so. The City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives assisted in the San Diego-based company’s expansion, which includes plans to enlarge TuSimple’s test center and trucking hub on East Old Vail Road by 35,000 square feet. The company’s nationwide […]