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Under Hobbs, Arizona Went From 4th In Nation For Job Growth To 47th
By Matthew Holloway | Although the causes are attributed to various factors by different sources, largely dependent on political leanings, one irrefutable fact emerged on Monday. During Governor Katie Hobbs' tenure, Arizona has plunged from a ranking of 4th place in...
Arizona Republicans Support “One Big Beautiful Bill” To Provide New Tax Relief For Workers And Seniors
By Ethan Faverino | President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, supported by all Arizona's Republican representatives, was signed on Friday, July 4th. The bill provides the largest tax relief in American history....
Phoenix Suns Among NBA’s Most Expensive Teams To Watch Live, New Study Shows
By Jonathan Eberle | Attending a Phoenix Suns game will cost fans more than nearly any other NBA team, according to a new study analyzing average ticket prices across the league. The Suns rank eighth on the list, with an average ticket price of $172. The analysis,...
Republicans Proud To Keep Promises In Voting For The One Big Beautiful Bill
By Ethan Faverino | Congressmen Abraham Hamadeh and Andy Biggs proudly cast their votes on Wednesday, in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill, pushed by President Donald Trump. Congressman Andy Biggs credited the collaboration "between President Trump and the Freedom...
Arizona Lawmakers Approve Plan To Keep Diamondbacks At Chase Field Without New Taxes
By Jonathan Eberle | A new bill aimed at securing the long-term future of Chase Field and keeping the Arizona Diamondbacks in downtown Phoenix is poised to become law, following bipartisan passage through the state legislature and encouraging signals from Governor...
West Valley City Approved Staggering $1.2 Billion Budget
By Matthew Holloway | Earlier this month, Goodyear’s City Council passed a massive $1.2 billion budget for 2026, unchanged from the tentative budget presented to the city in May. The budget is a shocking increase of over $304 million year-over-year or approximately...
Arizona School Of Dental Assisting Embraces Expanded Career Pathways With New State Law
By Jonathan Eberle | A new law is opening the door for expanded career opportunities in dental care, and the Arizona School of Dental Assisting (ASDA) is welcoming the change. Senate Bill 1124, signed into law on March 31, 2025, officially establishes the position of...
Arizona Senate Revives Bitcoin Reserve Bill After Reconsideration Vote
By Matthew Holloway | A bill to establish a Bitcoin Reserve in the State of Arizona was resurrected in the legislature by the State Senate before the chamber adjourned Sine Die on Friday. House Bill 2324, introduced by Arizona Representative Jeff Weninger, was passed...
Trump-Backed Resolution Copper Project Gains Momentum
By Matthew Holloway | The Resolution Copper project, a joint venture of BHP and Rio Tinto, issued a statement Tuesday welcoming the republication of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) for its proposed underground mine 60...
Mayes Faces Setback In Legal Challenge Against President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes faced a setback last week in her legal challenge against President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a favorable ruling for the President,...
Dutch Bros Moves HQ From Oregon To Arizona, Citing Growth Strategy And Strategic Location
By Jonathan Eberle | In a move that signals both a shift in corporate strategy and a broader commentary on the business climate in the Pacific Northwest, Dutch Bros, one of Oregon’s most iconic homegrown brands, is officially relocating its headquarters from Grants...
New Report Finds State Budget Deficit Caused By Increased Spending, Not Flat Tax
By Matthew Holloway | A new report from the Common Sense Institute of Arizona (CSIAZ) has laid to rest claims that Arizona’s budget deficit stems from the state’s adoption of a 2.5 percent flat tax. The report found that the deficit is attributable to increased...
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