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Solar jobs continue growth in Arizona, not as fast as rest of nation
Arizona saw a 6 percent increase in solar jobs in 2016, bouncing back from a sharp drop the year before but still trailing well behind the national average growth of 25 percent in solar jobs.
Spring thaw: Ducey proposes 97 new state jobs to end hiring freeze
The governor is seeking funding for 97 new positions across state government in the coming fiscal year, to the tune of just over $10 million per year.
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.
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.
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.
Luxury vehicle plant proposed for Casa Grande
A California startup will build a $700 million plant in Casa Grande to manufacture luxury electric vehicles.
Arizona incomes grew 3 percent in 2015, slightly off national pace
Personal income grew 3 percent last year in Arizona, mirroring a national increase of 3.7 percent that year as the nation continued to rebound from the recession, new government data shows.
Report: Nonunion workers lose pay as labor unions lose clout
The steady decline in union membership has had a ripple effect on wages of nonunion workers, costing them a potential $14 to $52 a week in pay, according to a report this week by a Washington think tank.
Report: Arizona taxes, regulations rank it high for economic outlook
Lower taxes, fewer regulations and right-to-work laws helped push Arizona toward the top of a report ranking states on their economic outlook.
Fastest growing employment sector in Arizona: jobs requiring minimal education
The biggest share of jobs Arizona will create in the next two years will be in positions that don’t require even a high school diploma.
Congress must pass the Employees Rights Act
Arizona’s economic success in recent years can be attributed to our pro-business environment, fiscal conservatism and common sense approach to government regulation. But it is Arizona employees that make and keep businesses strong. Their skills and productivity are the foundation success is built upon.
Survey: Independent businesses saw jump in revenue, but struggle to obtain bank loans
A recent national survey indicated an uptick in revenue for independent businesses nationwide. And in Arizona, those numbers were even higher.
