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Report: State, national economies could surge under deportation-deferral plans
Granting deportation deferral to an estimated 137,000 Arizona residents would add hundreds of jobs annually and billions of dollars over a decade to the state economy, according to a new state-by-state analysis.
Ducey scraps monthly media briefings on unemployment
Following some less-than-spectacular jobless reports, the Ducey administration is scrapping at least temporarily – and perhaps forever – the monthly media briefings on the state’s unemployment situation.
Metro suburbs no longer lead population growth, latest Census data show
The suburbs on the edge of the state’s big metro areas are no longer the places to move – at least not at the rate in the past. New figures today from the U.S. Census Bureau show the big population shifts are occurring farther and farther out.
Site ranks Arizona 18th best state for retiring veterans
Arizona pitches itself as a great place to retire. But an analysis of factors by WalletHub shows that, at least for veterans, the state is not the top spot to finally settle down. In fact, it isn’t even in the Top 10.
Gov. Doug Ducey calls business, education leaders to summit
Gov. Doug Ducey is calling economic development, business, education and political leaders from across the state to Glendale for a summit.
Ducey creates new group to attract businesses to Arizona
A new organization formed by Gov. Doug Ducey will promote Arizona and meet with business leaders from across the country to help attract companies to Arizona.
Board moves staffers out of Department of Education
Saying the situation for their employees had become intolerable, the state Board of Education this weekend moved its staffers and computers out of the Department of Education.
Ducey eyes Commerce Authority changes for 2016 session
The 2015 session is barely over, but Gov. Doug Ducey has already signaled one item that will be on his legislative agenda next year: the Arizona Commerce Authority.
Strong revenue showing raises questions about whether lawmakers acted too fast
The surprisingly strong showing in state revenue collections in April promptly revived questions surrounding the wisdom of rushing the budget’s passage earlier this year.
New study ranks Tucson area among worst for small business employees
A new study shows the Tucson area is among the worst in the nation to work for a small business.
Arizona continues slide, now at 41st in per capita personal income
Arizona is now in the Bottom 10 of all states for per capita personal income, the result of the jobs here paying less than those being created in the rest of the country.
Gains, goals of Americans with Disabilities Act 25 years later
The iconic blue-and-white disability parking tags that appear to be proliferating in Arizona were the first and most recognizable effects of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
