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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[...]
Hobbs vetoes vaccine religious exemption, homeless visibility bills
Gov. Katie Hobbs added to her veto tally Thursday, rejecting two more measures approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Women entrepreneurs focus on business, personal growth in new program
Existing and aspiring business owners attended the first 12-week business growth mentorship program put on by ImagiNexGen Institute of Excellence and Chicanos Por la Causa Prestamos Women’s Business Center.
HB2290 will increase health care costs
HB2290 will increase the cost of health care and add significant costs to Arizona taxpayers. We urge lawmakers to reject this proposal.
HB 2404 fundamentally misunderstands franchise business model
HB 2404, currently being considered in the state Legislature, would have far-reaching and harmful ramifications for franchisors, franchisees, workers and the Arizona economy.
Congress must stop anti-tech legislation that will hurt small businesses
After years of digital advertising success, I'm perplexed that some in Congress are trying to pass the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S. 2992/AICOA), which targets companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon that help small businesses grow.
