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Crypto in your 401(k)? Lawmakers are looking to make it happen
Key Points: Cryptocurrency advocates urge Congress to set national regulatory standards DeFi Education Fund says state laws hinder innovation and create legal uncertainty Senate is currently mulling a crypto market […]
‘Starter Homes’ bill threatens Arizona neighborhoods
This legislative session has seen several bills snake their way through the Arizona Legislature, threatening to exacerbate Arizona’s affordable housing crisis and damage neighborhoods like North Central Phoenix. Thankfully, many […]
Let’s protect Arizona’s supercharged EV industry funding
Every year is a good year for doing business in Arizona, but 2024 was exceptional even by Grand Canyon State standards. One of the key ingredients for this success was […]
Canada’s EPCOR promises a decade of investment in Arizona’s water infrastructure
When EPCOR moved to Arizona in 2011, company officials saw a unique opportunity to expand its footprint despite the state’s complicated water challenges, sustained drought conditions and growing population. Since […]
Arizona Corporation Commission wants you to get paid less for your solar
If you have solar panels on your roof, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is about to take a vote that could dramatically change your bills every month. On Oct. 11 starting at 10 a.m., the ACC will be voting on whether to re-open an old decision called the Value of Solar.
Here’s how businesses can win fed funds
New details have emerged regarding how small businesses might be able to win some of the federal dollars flowing to the state of Arizona as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
U.S. must learn from Europe’s energy crisis
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine unfolds, Americans are witnessing the troubling global impacts. Oil has passed $100 a barrel, and the European Union remains beholden to Russia for almost 40% […]
Treasurer debate turns personal, testy
Republican treasurer candidate Kimberly Yee labeled a plan by Democrat contender Mark Manoil to have the state help rural financial institutions do more lending as "socialized banking.''
Results show why demand for charter schools remains strong
What Arizona’s charter school revolution has taught us is that educational approaches can be as diverse as the ever-changing needs of Arizona’s students. And thanks to our governor and state Legislature, those diverse needs are being served. It would be a shame for parents and students if the charter school revolution came to an end because a handful of anti-charter advocates managed to convin[...]
Investing in preventative health care would pay huge dividends
If I had one wish for the future of health and health care, it would be a simple one. Lawmakers and agency policymakers would use evidence to develop public policy. Policy decisions and resource allocation would be driven by data and prioritized by long-term return on investment.
The ‘Silicon Desert’: Insiders say successful universities, investment are key to a robust Arizona tech sector
Arizona’s tech and innovation sectors are taking off, with some industry watchers dubbing the Phoenix metro area the “Silicon Desert” for its surge in local entrepreneurial startups and national tech companies expanding here.
Small business proposals could make health insurance more affordable
President Obama marked the recent conclusion of the open enrollment period for the federal health care law’s insurance exchanges with a celebration at the White House. The administration exceeded its goal of signing up 7 million Americans for insurance coverage.
