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Apr 26, 2024

A tale of 2 grocers: navigating the market landscape

Ultimately, the unfolding dynamics of the grocery market in Arizona underscore the need for vigilant oversight, balanced regulation, and proactive measures to promote fair competition and consumer welfare. As Aldi and Kroger chart their respective paths toward expansion, let us remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive grocery ecosystem that benefits communities acros[...]

Thanksgiving, turkeys, dinners, grocery stores
Nov 15, 2023

Increasing supply of turkeys drives down price of traditional Thanksgiving centerpiece

They may not be a bargain. But an increasing supply of turkeys this year is driving down the price of the traditional centerpiece of family Thanksgiving dinners.

grocery stores, merger, Hobbs, Frys, Albertsons, Safeway
Aug 23, 2023

Hobbs concerned about proposed grocery chains’ merger

Gov. Katie Hobbs said Wednesday she is "concerned'' about some of the effects on Arizona of a proposed merger of the state's two largest grocery chains.

flights, aircraft, charities, Air Care Alliance, Flights for Life, Congress, FAA
Jul 11, 2023

The human impact of general aviation

As Congress considers FAA reauthorization and funding of our aviation system in the coming months, I urge our leaders to consider the benefits of charitable aviation to so many in need.

cottage food industry, Hobbs, tamales, Senate, House, legislation, commercial kitchens, home-based businesses
Apr 14, 2023

House passes bill to expand laws allowing sale of ‘cottage foods’ to public

With only 11 dissenting votes, the state House approved legislation Thursday to expand state laws that allow the sale of "cottage foods'' to the general public.

eggs, Pena, Carroll, Arizona Farm and Ranch Group, Hickman, Senate
Mar 22, 2023

Senate committee approves some egg sales beyond 30 days in stores

If some state lawmakers get their way, those AA-labeled eggs you find at the store later this year -- and pay a premium for -- may not be as fresh and tasty as they are now.

Fry's, merger, grocery stores, Smith's, Kroger, Fry's Food,
Feb 16, 2023

Mayes investigating whether to try to block grocery chains’ merger

Attorney General Kris Mayes is investigating whether to try to block the proposed merger of the state's two largest grocery chains.

eggs, grocers, chickens, grocery stores, hens, Department of Agriculture, Arizona Farm Bureau, Kavanagh, pens, laying hens,
Jan 10, 2023

Price of eggs will increase as rules pertaining to treatment of animals take effect

Those already expensive eggs at your local grocer are about to get a tiny bit more costly. And potentially less available. And it's all in the name of humane treatment of animals. New regulations that took effect at the beginning of the month require that laying hens that are kept in cages have at least one square foot -- 144 inches -- of usable floor space.

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