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Arizona’s small business community needs relief from rising credit card fees
During her State of the State address in January, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs urged lawmakers to prioritize legislation that makes life more affordable for everyday consumers. The focus is welcome. […]
Lawmakers should stand with Arizona’s small businesses, not Big Box giants
When I opened my Arizona boutique in 2018, it was the realization of a lifelong dream I’d had since playing “store” as a kid with my red cash register. Even […]
Don’t pass mandates that make health care and insurance more costly
As we kick off 2026 and the start of a new legislative session, the business community has identified the same top concern for the last three years running: the rising […]
Tariffs spell disaster for Arizona small businesses
According to a CNBC study, Arizona ranks among the top five state economies. Our 678,000 small businesses are a big reason why this achievement is possible. But this year is […]
Opening up Arizona’s small business retirement options
In my time as state representative, I realized the importance of our local businesses and the vital role they play in making our community what it is today. That is […]
Federal tax issue threatens Arizona jobs, employers
A recent change in our tax code has left Arizona small businesses grappling with debilitating tax burdens, jeopardizing their ability to innovate and serve their clients effectively.
50,000 federal workers, military, in Arizona wait, watch as shutdown looms
If Congress cannot head off a government shutdown before Sunday, it would mean the loss of a paycheck for close to 50,000 federal workers and active-duty military in Arizona – and they’re not the only ones to feel the pinch.
For small biz reliant on summer tourism, extreme weather is the new pandemic
For small businesses that rely on summer tourism to keep afloat, extreme weather in Arizona and other states is replacing the pandemic as the determining factor in how well a summer will go.
Credit Card Competition Act good for small businesses and underserved communities
A recent op-ed raised concerns about the Credit Card Competition Act, but the truth is this bill will have a positive impact on small businesses and provide an economic boost for underserved communities by lowering the costs of goods and services.
Senate should confirm Su as labor secretary
As the local franchisee owners of hotels and a 7-11 in Arizona, we strongly urge the U.S. Senate to immediately confirm Julie Su – the daughter of franchisees – as the secretary of labor.
Lawmakers should resist prescription drug cost increases that can hurt businesses
As the Arizona legislature concludes its work, we are respectfully asking our elected leaders to resist increases in prescription drug costs that can negatively impact businesses, particularly the small businesses who employ most Arizonans.
Arizona senators need to protect the state’s gig workers
President Biden's Labor Secretary nominee Julie Su presided over the Administration’s proposed new worker classification rule last fall, which could force independent contractors and gig workers to reclassify as full-time W-2 employees. While intended to help contract workers access benefits and union protection, forced reclassification would wreak havoc across the economy and disrupt vital sour[...]
