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Greater Phoenix Leadership

May 11, 2021

Ducey signs divisive election bill

It took less than one hour for Gov. Doug Ducey to sign one of the most controversial election bills to reach his desk in six years.

Apr 19, 2021

GOP lawmakers defend election bills

Two Republican senators lashed out Monday at businesses and the media, accusing them of mischaracterizing what is in changes they are proposing to state election laws.

Apr 9, 2021

Pandemic not over yet

We implore you to continue to follow CDC guidelines, mask-up in public places and physically distance. If you are fully vaccinated and in a small group of others who have also been fully vaccinated, that is when you can take off your mask and enjoy each other’s smiles. Until we hit the herd immunity milestone, please continue to take the precautions that matter -- lives and livelihoods still dep[...]

Apr 8, 2021

Ducey won’t tip hand on whether he’ll sign controversial election bills

Gov. Doug Ducey said Thursday his decision on whether to sign some controversial voting bills won't be swayed by fears of losing the 2023 Super Bowl.

Mar 3, 2021

Disenfranchising voters is not ‘election reform’

Arizonans have an election system that is safe, secure, and convenient. Through the hard work of election officials and leaders from both parties, our voting system serves as a national model. Despite this success, we are now witnessing legislative efforts aimed at not only undoing this carefully crafted system, but actually attempting to suppress the votes of Arizonans. These efforts are misguid[...]

Aug 14, 2020

LUCHA emerges as key PAC in Arizona progressive movement

Fourteen of the 15 legislative and county candidates who received endorsements and varying degrees of financial support from activist group LUCHA emerged victorious in last week’s primaries, a figure progressives say is evidence of the organization’s growing influence in Democratic circles.

May 20, 2015

Source says Ducey delivered warning to business groups

During a meeting last week, Ducey warned Greater Phoenix Leadership, Southern Arizona Leadership Conference and Flagstaff 40 against pursuing any ballot measure without getting a green-light from him first, according to a source who spoke with several attendees.

Apr 2, 2014

Partisan? No, Rep. Robson is practical, effective

From outside the Arizona political process, it can be tempting to bemoan the strident partisanship that creates so much dysfunction around our state’s key issues, from creating jobs to bettering our schools to keeping our communities safe from crime.

At Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix on Monday, Todd Sanders, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, says his group supports efforts by Arizona’s mayors to promote discussion of education among business leaders and elected officials. (Cronkite News Service Photo by Danielle Verbrigghe)
Nov 27, 2012

Mayors’ group wants business leaders, elected officials to talk education

Motivated by the defeat of Proposition 204, a group of mayors wants to promote discussion about school funding and reforms.

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