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Forecast for Arizona economy shows gradual gains
A state economic projection for the next two years is favorable but tempered by continued weaknesses in construction, as Arizona makes a gradual pullout from the recession.
Deal-closing fund may be just the start for Commerce Authority
The $25 million deal-closing fund that forms a pillar of the new Arizona Commerce Authority is eye-catching, but may just be a drop in the bucket.
Critics question effectiveness, fairness of ACA-style agencies
Shuffling the state’s ineffectual Commerce Department into a public-private economic development collaboration called the Arizona Commerce Authority is an attention-grabbing maneuver that, history teaches, will fall short of propelling Arizona out of its economic doldrums.
Arizona unemployment rate remains at 9.4 percent
Arizona's unemployment rate remains at 9.4 percent after adding a modest 3,400 jobs in December.
9 Ariz. cities approved for foreign trade zone
The U.S. Department of Commerce has approved a foreign trade zone for nine communities in the Phoenix area.
