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ASU’s Omni project is a win-win for the university and economy
A judge will decide whether this lawsuit has merit. But there is a bigger issue at stake. In the end, either the universities will continue to have the liberty to create new streams of revenue and provide business opportunities to the community that lead to positive outcomes, or they will not. In any case the vibrancy of our new age economy for generations to come depends on it.
AZ Supreme Court to hear Phoenix anti-discrimination case
The state's high court has agreed to decide whether cities can force businesses to do work for those whose views, practices or lifestyles conflict with the owners' religious beliefs.
Drought plan must preserve Arizona’s long-term water management
As we face the first Colorado River shortage, we need to get it right the first time. Arizona needs to implement LBDCP in a way that strengthens and preserves the long-term water management that is critical to our communities and economy.
Debate put Ducey on defensive on Uber, Theranos
Incumbent Gov. Doug Ducey repeatedly throws around the phrase that Arizona is "open for business" as both a commercial for the state and as proof his policies are what's driving the state economy.
Phoenix: Gay discrimination case about commerce, not 1st Amendment
The city of Phoenix is fighting back against a bid by a Christian law firm to get the state's high court to conclude that businesses have a right to refuse to provide certain services to gays.
Supreme Court rejects appeal in ‘dark money’ ballot disqualification
The Arizona Supreme Court late Wednesday rejected a last-ditch effort by supporters of a ban on "dark money'' in political races to put the issue to voters in November.
Suit filed to stop dark money ballot
Officials of two organizations known for anonymous spending on political campaigns filed suit late Thursday to keep Arizonans from voting on a measure that would make the practice illegal.
Nick Ponder: Man about cities and towns and lobbying
Nick Ponder, the new legislative director at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, said his goal is to reintroduce the organization to the Capitol community.
Tempe, AG agree to settle tax-rate dispute
The City of Tempe will no longer be able to use a 2010 resolution the mayor and council adopted to offer favorable tax incentives to private developers.
Stage set for lawsuit over conflict of state law, Tempe ballot measure
Gov. Doug Ducey signed off on Tempe’s “dark money” ballot initiative, a move that will likely open up the state to a lawsuit.
AG takes Tempe to court over lease agreements with developers
The Attorney General’s Office wants the Arizona Supreme Court to weigh in on whether property tax incentives in lease agreements that the City of Tempe signed with several developers violate state law.
Uber ends autonomous vehicle research in Arizona
The closure comes after an autonomous Uber vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe in March, and stems from an internal safety assessment the company took on following the incident.
