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Wrap up with Doug Ducey
In the end, Gov. Doug Ducey got nearly everything he wanted – slightly more money for teachers, a huge university bonding plan and several controversial education programs like universal vouchers and performance funding for schools.
Trump call for merit-based immigration puzzles experts, advocates
Immigration advocates are unsure what the merit-based immigration system President Donald Trump called for on Feb. 28 would do for the country because they don’t know exactly what the he meant.
Immigrants, documented or not, play fundamental role in Arizona’s economy
Arizona’s challenges with illegal immigration have been well documented through the years. In Arizona, like many states, you cannot separate our economy from immigration, nor the politics that goes with it.
Hard choices ahead as officials look at future of Navajo power plant
Despite pledges to look for alternatives, closing the Navajo Generating Station in Page could devastate the local economy, where hundreds of jobs rely on the plant and affiliated coal mine and where experts see few, if any, workable solutions.
Trump is 2nd president to tout unfinished Intel factory
President Donald Trump on Wednesday held up Intel's plan to invest more than $7 billion in an Arizona factory as a win for his economic agenda, but it's also a reminder that not all corporate commitments come to fruition.
Workforce talent pipeline, education funding top Phoenix Chamber’s priorities
Gov. Doug Ducey and myriad pro-business lawmakers are our strong partners in increasing growth, strengthening competitiveness and continuing the success of Arizona’s business community.
Arizona goes all in on TechHire – building a pipeline of technology talent
Through the efforts of the state government and our coalition, Arizona is now prepared to continue its work using our own existing resources to ensure that we put disenfranchised youths ages 16 to 29 to work in technology.
Matthew Earl Jones: A passion for Arizona’s film industry
Matthew Earl Jones brings with him lots of industry resources and a passion for making Arizona the top film industry destination, despite its lack of tax credits, and continuing to expand the local infrastructure needed to support film and digital media.
109th Town Hall considers long-term strategies for sustaining state’s finances
Arizona political leaders like John Rhodes and Sandra Day O’Connor tackled far-reaching complex issues to set Arizona on a path of prosperity. The long-term planning that helped establish the Central Arizona Project and judicial reform are what Arizonans are urging elected and business leaders to embrace for government finance.
Superior Court judge refuses to block minimum wage hike
Saying there are no constitutional violations, a judge on Wednesday refused to block the voter-approved law that requires employers to pay their workers at least $10 an hour beginning Jan. 1.
Arizona’s economic future depends largely on Trump, forecasters say
Arizona should see continued job growth and a lower unemployment rate this coming year according to two economists.
Luxury vehicle plant proposed for Casa Grande
A California startup will build a $700 million plant in Casa Grande to manufacture luxury electric vehicles.
