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Hobbs rejects Republicans’ request to extend bar hours during World Series
Sports fans who want to celebrate an Arizona Diamondbacks World Series win – or drown their sorrows after a loss to the Texas Rangers – won’t have an extra hour to do so in bars across the state.
Court rules lawmakers can shield bar owners, bartenders from liability when intoxicated customers cause deadly accident
State lawmakers are free to shield bar owners and bartenders from liability when customers they serve get intoxicated then go out, get in their car, and kill someone else, the Arizona Supreme Court has ruled.
Cactus League president says Arizona communities need to invest in stadiums used by major league teams
The president of the Cactus League said Friday that Arizona communities need to continue to invest in the stadiums used by the major league teams that practice and play there.
New figures show job openings rate increases
Thinking of quitting your job? New state economic figures suggest the timing to find better employment may never be better.
State liquor chief promises there won’t be ‘sting’ operations likes ones during Covid outbreak
The new state liquor chief vowed Monday there will be no "sting" operations at bars and restaurants like what occurred during the Covid outbreak when Doug Ducey was governor.
Hospitality industry eyes potential windfall from Super Bowl 57
With the prospect of great weather and a highly competitive game, NFL fans have traveled from around the country to visit the Valley and experience the pageantry surrounding Super Bowl 57. Behind the scenes, the hospitality industry is excited about the financial boost the event at State Farm Stadium in Glendale could provide on the heels of a challenging pandemic.
Booze to go gets House approval
Restaurants will be able to sell mixed drinks to-go under a law the Arizona House passed overwhelmingly Monday.
Cocktails to go for restaurants may be back
Lawmakers say they’re close to reaching an agreement that would let restaurants resume selling cocktails to go without costing bar owners who paid dearly for the privilege to sell alcohol to go.
Bill would give restaurants unfair advantage over bars
Some in the Legislature want to give restaurants the permanent authority to sell liquor to go, a right that exclusively belong to bars and retail establishments like convenience stores and grocery stores. In some parts of the state, bars earn a substantial amount of revenue selling package liquor. To be sure, bars pay a premium for this right.
Court says Ducey can’t allow restaurants to sell booze to go
Gov. Doug Ducey broke the law when he told police and liquor agents not to enforce statutes that prohibit restaurants from selling alcoholic beverages to go, a judge ruled Monday.
Arizona eases bar restrictions on games – but no dancing
Karaoke is back at your local bar. So are pool and darts. Also video games and pinball. And you can even participate in axe throwing if that’s your thing. But... […]
Bar owners grill health director on end to closure
The state’s top health official testified October 8 she cannot say when the current COVID-19 health emergency will be over, the governor will rescind his orders, and Arizonans will be... […]
