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Debate rages over state land designated for solar industry
Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs favors Land Department map designating areas for solar projects GOP bill blocks state agency from creating solar-only areas Both side differ over best use for […]
How much money did citizens in your state lose to cryptocurrency fraud last year?
Key Points: Americans lost over $11 billion in cryptocurrency crimes California reported the most crypto crimes and dollars lost Twenty-three states have enacted crypto ATM regulation laws to curb fraud […]
Arizona law aims to make it illegal to reject cash for small purchases
Key Points: State lawmakers aim to make it illegal for retailers to refuse cash for purchases of $100 or less Legislation approved by House Commerce Committee would bar fee or […]
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 […]
