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Fewer legal visitors crossing into Arizona to shop
The immigration crackdown in Arizona has apparently led some legal visitors to stay out of the state.
Economy sending Ariz. teachers toward jobs abroad
Forced to search elsewhere for teaching jobs in the lackluster economy, and looking for some adventure and job stability, 1,200 North American teachers have been hired for Teach Away jobs this year.
Biden surveys stimulus projects at Grand Canyon
Vice President Joe Biden will visit the Grand Canyon on Tuesday to check on stimulus-funded projects that include the rehabilitation of historic trails and structures.
Brewer creates AZ Commerce Authority – but no authority yet
The Arizona Commerce Authority is officially on the job, though it currently exists in name only.
Chamber endorses 44 Republicans, 8 Democrats
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry on June 22 released its candidate endorsements for the state House and Senate. The business group endorsed 52 candidates - 17 Senate and 35 House candidates - who they said share the Chamber's "pro-business, free-market agenda."
AG warning payday lenders about new law
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard is warning payday loan stores not to try to keep operating as usual after a law authorizing high-interest loans expires at the end of the month.
Shelving borrowing means Ariz. left without backup
Arizona's budget troubles could force the state to delay paying some bills as early as September, state Treasurer Dean Martin said Wednesday, in a situation complicated by his effort to win the Republican gubernatorial nomination over Gov. Jan Brewer.
Mesa unveils new plan for Cubs spring complex
Officials in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa announced a new financing plan Thursday for building a new spring training complex for the Chicago Cubs so the team doesn't move its spring operations to Florida.
LA County boycotts Arizona over immigration law
Los Angeles County on Tuesday became the latest government body to boycott Arizona to protest the state's tough new law targeting illegal immigration.
Obama on Arizona: Presidents don’t do boycotts
Barack Obama says the decision to boycott Arizona over its tough new law cracking down on immigration is for private citizens to decide, not the president of the United States.
Senator asks Brewer: What’s the plan?
Sen. Sylvia Allen sent a letter to Gov. Jan Brewer on May 26 asking her one overarching question: What’s your plan?
Mesa mayor optimistic over deal with the Cubs
MESA - Mesa's mayor said he is optimistic the city can reach a deal with the Chicago Cubs over a new spring training stadium.
