Three years ago when Lucid Motors announced it would manufacture electric cars in Arizona they were still relatively rare. Now it seems like just about everyone is building such a car.

"I prioritize national security and a solution to our humanitarian crisis at the border above commerce." - Gov. Doug Ducey.

Arizona has seen a steady decline of manufacturing jobs spanning decades, but hopes are a boom in automotive research will bring it to an end.

A California startup will build a $700 million plant in Casa Grande to manufacture luxury electric vehicles.