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Minimum wage measure faces new obstacle
A bid to get a public vote to hike the state’s minimum wage is now facing a new hurdle.
Feds: Joint US-Mexico border inspections shorten wait times
Federal authorities say a program that allows U.S. and Mexico officers to jointly inspect commercial trucks heading north is helping shorten border crossing wait times in Arizona.
State gets failing grade for policies to support new working parents
Arizona received a failing grade for its policies to help expecting and new parents, only meeting the minimum federal standards under the Family and Medical Leave Act, according to a national report card released Wednesday.
One Arizona woman and the magic of the new sharing economy
Stefanie Contreras rarely waits in line. She prefers a life where on-demand or sharing services mean she can spend her time living her life, whether she’s ordering laundry detergent or booking a vacation in Costa Rica.
Raise your hand if this surprised you
Arizona Chamber of Commerce members “overwhelmingly” back President Glenn Hamer’s appeal to support the chamber’s opposition to a host of citizen initiatives, said spokesman Garrick Taylor.
Economic impact of college championship game is highest yet in Arizona
The 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship game generated far more money for the Arizona economy than any of Arizona’s previous college football championship games, according to a study by Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business.
Survey: Independent businesses saw jump in revenue, but struggle to obtain bank loans
A recent national survey indicated an uptick in revenue for independent businesses nationwide. And in Arizona, those numbers were even higher.
American Southwest can become world’s fifth largest economic engine
During the past year the trend for a new Arizona-Sonora partnership has been set in motion by many players on both sides of the border including state and local governments, the private sector, academics, interests groups and advocates.
Membership on Arizona’s new water council draws criticism
A new water council appointed by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday is already being called too business-friendly.
Freeport-McMoRan chair and co-founder Moffett resigns
James R. Moffett, the executive chairman and co-founder of the mining company Freeport-McMoRan, is stepping down as plunging commodity prices lead to mass layoffs across the entire industry.
New crowdfunding laws represent opportunity for Arizona investors
The long-awaited release of final rules to permit equity crowdfunding under Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act were finally adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Oct. 30 of this year, which may present significant opportunities for Arizona businesses.
Ducey touts small-government to pro-business US lawmakers
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is touting his efforts to cut regulations and boost the state's business climate at a meeting of pro-business lawmakers from across the nation.
