A new report found that Arizona could save $1.4 billion in the next decade if the state implements more opportunities for non-dangerous offenders to shave time off their prison sentences.
Read More »Study looks at economic benefit of early prison release
Fiscal responsibility guiding AZ through tough times
We must continue to remain vigilant and fiscally responsible. Arizona is obviously doing something right to be in this great position.
Read More »Rosy state revenues belie need for recovery package 
Rosy state revenues belie ongoing economic turmoil, particularly for lower-income Arizonans who have been disproportionately affected by job losses and wage cuts.
Read More »Judge to decide whether tax on rich initiative used deceptive language 
Business interests trying to quash a vote on higher taxes on the rich sought to convince a judge Wednesday that extent and breadth of the proposed new levy is being purposely understated and misleading.
Read More »Consumer confidence on roller coaster as virus cases spike 
While Arizona’s coronavirus-induced recession hasn’t been as bad as expected, another round of business closures are shaking consumer and business confidence, and the state could face a “W-shaped” recession. Before the pandemic, Arizona had a strong, steady economy – the ...
Read More »Arizona’s health care industry contributes to state’s economy 
The Super Bowl. The Final Four. A new corporate headquarters. These are all huge economic wins that are touted by leaders across the state when secured. But, there’s an industry in Arizona that contributes at a greater scale, and continues to grow and thrive even during economic downturns. This is Arizona’s health care industry.
Read More »Investment in autonomous vehicle industry could reap 75K jobs
As we embark upon a new decade, it’s hard to miss the technological advances happening all around us. Arizona in 2020 is a state ripe with investment in cutting-edge technology, one where entrepreneurship is thriving and the breakthroughs of tomorrow are happening right in our own backyard.
Read More »GOP state senator to propose $300M in tax cuts
A Republican state senator, frustrated in his attempts to cut income taxes last year, plans to unveil a tax act that would cost the state nearly $300 million over the next three fiscal years.
Read More »Survey: Arizonans not willing to open wallets to pay for education
A new survey by the Morrison Institute finds that Arizonans want to spend more money on education. But paying for it? That's another question.
Read More »Arizona’s doctor shortage harms health care, economy
The Arizona Legislature is considering Senate Bill 1354 to alleviate the state’s health care workforce shortage. The bill provides support for five programs — Graduate Medical Education, the University of Arizona Medical School, primary care provider loan repayment, medical student loan repayments, and nurse training. All of these programs will move the needle on the shortage.
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