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Commerce Authority board says transparency, integrity are high priorities
Members of the Arizona Commerce Authority pledged that the state’s new quasi-private economic development agency take a zero-tolerance approach to backroom deals and cronyism as it gives out millions of dollars in incentives to the businesses it hopes to attract.
Former Senate aide, lobbyist Christopher Smith dies
Christopher Smith, a former Senate staff member and capitol lobbyist, died Saturday, Dec. 18 in Phoenix.
Jeremy Duda talks about state lawmakers’ economic recovery plans
Arizona Capitol Times reporter Jeremy Duda discusses the ways state lawmakers might be able to lure business to Arizona and spur the economy at the same time using targeted tax cuts.
Broad strokes of Gov’s ‘jobs’ plan emerge
Brewer today laid out some of the key points for her 2011 agenda on the Arizona Commerce Authority and established a framework for her economic recovery package.
Cardon to remain at Arizona Commerce’s helm
Gov. Jan Brewer is keeping the head of the state's economic development program in place as it goes through a major reorganization.
Retiring Shultz plans to stay involved
After 32 years as a titan of the Capitol, Arizona Public Service announced the retirement of longtime lobbyist Martin Shultz.
Arizona’s Government: The Next 100 Years
As Arizona nears its 100th birthday, we find ourselves divided, polarized and in desperate need of a government system that will serve us well for the next 100 years.
Notable Arizona
Alberto Rios has always shared a connection with the history — both cultural and geographic — of Arizona. Born and raised here, the writer often presents images of the alternatively lush and barren landscape of the Grand Canyon State.
Recovery outlook gloomy for home construction
Stimulating Arizona’s economy through the creation of construction jobs in the housing industry is one of the chief priorities of the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, but an industry insider says fixed costs and layoffs are making recovery quite difficult.
Pioneer Days
For several decades, Arizonans held a grand, multi-day celebration of those who came to the territory before Dec. 31, 1890, called Pioneer Days.
Arizona unemployment rate steady at 9.6 percent
Arizona's unemployment rate remained flat at 9.6 percent in July. The Arizona Department of Commerce released the seasonally adjusted rate for total non-farm employment on Thursday.
Is the Arizona Chamber really serious about business?
When I received the Arizona Capitol Times (June 25, 2010) issue I was excited to see the front-page article entitled, “Business groups move to center.” The article starts off noting the commitment by the business community to send a message to our legislators to stop wasting time on “kooky stuff like ‘birther’ bills.”
