ECONOMY
Yee Pushes U.S. Energy Financing While Advising State Vendors Of Russia Sanction Obligations
By Terri Jo Neff | Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee wants to ensure all State vendors understand their obligations in light of economic sanctions put on the Russian Federation by the U.S. and E.U. following Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine. On Tuesday, Yee...
Closing Businesses During Local Emergencies Would Be Prohibited Under Bill
By Terri Jo Neff | A municipality’s mayor or the chairperson of a county’s board of supervisors would not have the authority to order any business closed during a declared local emergency, if a bill introduced by House Majority Leader Leo Biasiucci is signed into law....
House Bill Ensures More Training Options To Address Healthcare Workforce Shortage
By Terri Jo Neff | State lawmakers continue to propose ways to rectify Arizona’s severe healthcare workforce shortage, including a bipartisan vote on House Bill 2691 to increase collaboration among the state’s education and healthcare communities. Under HB2691, five...
Lucid Executive To Testify Before Senate Committee About Workforce Needs As Production Ramps Up In Arizona
By Terri Jo Neff | State Senators will have a chance Monday afternoon to hear a comprehensive update on the rapidly growing presence in Arizona of EV manufacturer Lucid Group. Daniel Witt, head of State & Local Public Policy for the California-based automaker, is...
Scammers Now Targeting QR Codes To Steal User Information And Money
By Terri Jo Neff | QR codes can be scanned to download a coupon, sign in at a medical appointment, even look at a restaurant’s menu while waiting to be seated. They can also used by cybercriminals to scam people, the FBI is warning. A QR code is a square...
Businesses Trying To Rebound From COVID Impacts Now Hit With Delivery Delays
By Terri Jo Neff | Arizona businesses small and large are facing yet another challenge due to COVID-19. FedEx announced a pause this week of its economy express freight services within the U.S. The reason? Too many staff members are unavailable for work as a result of...
Senate Transportation Approves Tax Bill With Discretionary Spending Backdoor
By Corinne Murdock | Maricopa County residents may be called to a vote this November to determine the continuance of a transportation tax, according to a bill approved unanimously by the Senate Transportation and Technology Committee on Monday. The bill, SB1356, was...
Senate Transportation Committee Approves Green New Deal-Esque Bills
By Corinne Murdock | The Arizona Senate Transportation Committee devoted their entire agenda on Monday to discussing four bills advancing electric vehicle initiatives. The four bills were introduced by Minority Whip Victoria Steele (D-Tucson), with two of the bills...
Arizona Fourth in Job Recovery, Per Federal Report
By Corinne Murdock | Arizona ranked fourth in the nation for job recovery according to the latest report from the Department of Labor’s (DOL) statistics department. The state had 331,500 jobs lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but 345,900 jobs recovered through last...
Gilbert-Based Horne Auto Group Acquires Nissan Dealership In Yuma
By Terri Jo Neff | Gilbert-based Horne Auto Group has added another automotive dealership to its list of holdings. Last month, the family-owned and operated company completed its purchase of Sonora Nissan in Yuma. The dealership, which has been rebranded as Horne...
Arizona AgFest 2022 Draws Lawmakers’ Attention To Vital Industry
By Terri Jo Neff | Several state lawmakers spent last Wednesday afternoon attending the 2022 Arizona Farm Bureau AgFest on the lawn of the House of Representatives. The Arizona Farm Bureau is the state’s largest farm and ranch organization, and serves as the...
U.S. Commerce Trade Agency Adds To Arizona Staff, Announces International Trade Missions
By Terri Jo Neff | One of the riskiest business plans for U.S. business owners is entering a new global market or contracting with an international trade partner. But the process does not have to be fraught with stress if you know what to look for, which is where the...
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