Trump 2.0 era brings pro-business, anti-DEI shift for employers
As Trump 2.0 settles in, business leaders are seeing a rapid recalibration of federal labor and employment priorities. With the White House expected to revive many of its earlier pro-business […]
How a crypto loophole in the GENIUS Act threatens community banks and local economies
The GENIUS Act was intended to establish guardrails for the use of payment stablecoins, which are digital assets designed to maintain a stable value and function like cash in the […]
Mortgage costs rise as interest rates climb
The average American homeowner with a mortgage paid more than $2,000 in monthly costs in 2024, about a 4% increase over the previous year when accounting for inflation, according to […]
Arizona minimum wage set to rise to $15.15 an hour in January
Key Points: Arizona’s minimum wage will rise to $15.15 an hour on January 1 The increase is due to annual adjustments for inflation, as required by state laws Arizona’s inflation […]
Arizona can’t afford L.A.-style dysfunction
A recent headline in Politico asks, “Is anyone in charge of Los Angeles?” It’s a good question. The article charts the march of labor union Unite Here Local 11 through […]
Arizona must reform its employment and unemployment insurance laws
Dear Governor Hobbs and members of the Arizona State Legislature, I am writing as a concerned Arizonan to address our state’s at-will employment laws, which I have seen cause profound […]
Big retailers keep taking from Arizona families
I’ve spent years fighting for the people who keep our public schools running: educators, support staff, school nurses and classroom aides. Now, in my role as executive director of the […]
New law allows construction as early as 5 a.m. in Arizona
Key Points: A law to standardize the hours of operation for construction companies passed on May 13 The law allows construction as early as 5 a.m. on weekdays in summer […]
Axon gets approval for Scottsdale headquarters from Senate
Editor’s note: This article was expanded to include voices from Scottsdale community organizations on April 18. Key Points SB1543 would allow a massive multifamily residential headquarters for Axon The legislation […]
New Banking Legislation Will Hurt Consumers, Community Banks Most
For more than 150 years, American consumers and businesses have benefitted from the national banking system’s uniform regulatory framework, due in part to the National Banking Act (NBA) signed into […]
Outsider influence threatens Arizona’s Economic growth
Arizona stands at a crossroads, and the stakes could not be higher. For decades, Axon has proudly called this state home, growing from a local startup into a global leader […]
Legislature should resist new health care mandates and embrace reforms
We encourage lawmakers to take a thoughtful look at all legislation that will directly impact the health care delivery system.

















