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House gives Commerce Authority continuation new life
Republicans in the state House of Representatives revived a measure on Monday that would continue an agency that’s in the crosshairs of the Arizona Freedom Caucus.
Senator seeks end to Arizona Commerce Authority
A fight over the future of the Arizona Commerce Authority is turning into a war of wills and, with a deadline approaching, possibly a game of political chicken.
Mayes: Commerce Authority ‘CEO forums’ illegal
The wining and dining of corporate CEOs by the Arizona Commerce Authority is unconstitutional, Attorney General Kris Mayes said Tuesday.
Chamber to fight bill to repeal Commerce Authority
Calling it a "problem-riddled agency,'' a Republican senator wants to abolish the Arizona Commerce Authority.
Arizona Commerce Authority missing data on incentives, audit finds
A new report reveals that the Arizona Commerce Authority could not show that it confirmed that companies that received nearly $11 million in incentives proved that they invested the money or hired the workers they promised at the agreed-to wages.
Goodyear steps up, gets big names to bring lots of jobs
The West Valley city of about 85,000 is attracting some of the biggest corporate names on the planet – names like Amazon, Microsoft and Nike.
State to open institute to develop autonomous technology
Four years after allowing companies to test driverless cars on Arizona streets, Gov. Doug Ducey is moving to make the state the center of testing for the next generation of autonomous automobiles.
Auditor claims Commerce Authority’s job creation figures are murky
State auditors are faulting the Arizona Commerce Authority for inflating the numbers it uses in claiming how many jobs it helped bring to the state.
Past due: Lobbyists who haven’t filed 2013 reports
Annual lobbying reports accounting for 2013 were due to the Arizona Secretary of State March 3 of this year. Here's a list of the lobbyists and firms that have not yet filed their report.
Commerce CEO Watson nets $68,750 bonus
Arizona Commerce Authority CEO Sandra Watson netted a $68,750 bonus for fiscal year 2013 to along with her $250,000 salary.
Brewer: India trip will pay dividends
Gov. Jan Brewer doesn’t expect to be the only governor seeking to woo Indian businesses, but hopes that getting an early jump on the competition will help.
Commerce Authority committee to decide Watson bonus
The Arizona Commerce Authority’s compensation committee will decide on Monday how much of a bonus CEO Sandra Watson will receive for her first year at the agency’s helm.
