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Insiders reveal practices of AZ banks that survived the crash
The old adage — “If it doesn’t kill you, it will make you stronger” — generally applies to biological organisms. But it could also apply to the financial system in Arizona, which has had 14 bank failures since 2009.
Obama’s impact
Arizonans find lots to criticize amidst a few glimmers of praise
A huge rise in deportations. Regulatory overreach. Borderlands decimated by off-road vehicles. Operation Fast and Furious. More than four years after Barack Obama became president, liberals and conservatives alike have lots to criticize about what has happened in Arizona during his presidency.
Dire warnings of Prop. 100 foes didn’t come to pass
Three years after voters approved Proposition 100, the naysayers’ doom-and-gloom predictions about the consequences of the temporary sales tax hike haven’t panned out.
Arguments against Gov. Jan Brewer’s proposal for a temporary 1-cent sales tax increase often veered into predictions of catastrophe. Many said it would severely hamper the state’s economic recovery efforts, that t[...]
Arizona jobless rate inches up
Arizona’s economy might be recovering, but the job market didn’t quite keep pace — or at least not last month.
Arizona immigration law said to hit conventions
Arizona's 2010 immigration enforcement law is being called a lingering hindrance to Phoenix's ability to lure gatherings to its convention center.
Flake: EPA’s air-quality dealings with Arizona cost money, jobs
The Environmental Protection Agency’s strict enforcement of air-quality regulations in Arizona is stifling job creation and proving costly to businesses unable to meet the standards, U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake said Wednesday.
Rebuilding after the collapse
In 2006, Arizona-based Fulton Homes opened Fulton Ranch in Chandler, a 520-acre upscale, master-planned community. That was the height of the residential housing boom and high demand justified the financial risk.
Minimum wage increase will help Arizona’s working families
While working families struggle to make ends meet in this sluggish economy, there is a bright spot on the horizon for Arizona’s lowest-paid workers: On Jan. 1, the state’s minimum wage increased 30 cents to $7.65, raising wages for more than 130,000 low-wage workers.
The increase not only helps hard-working Arizonans provide for their families, but also boosts the overall economy.
Lawmaker wants to end unemployment discrimination
An Arizona legislator is introducing a bill to stop discrimination against unemployed workers.
Arizona unemployment rate remains at 8.7 percent
Arizona's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is holding at 8.7 percent despite the loss of 3,000 jobs in December.
U.S. mayors report forecasts slow recovery for Arizona metro areas
Arizona’s metro areas are at least four years away from returning to pre-recession employment levels, according to a report issued Wednesday.
Arizona slogs toward economic rebound
The good news is the prospects for Arizona’s economy remain strong.
The bad news is when compared to previous recoveries it will take quite a long time to get there.
