1+ hour, 5+ min ago  (322+ words) A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has upheld the constitutionality of an Arizona law designed to help mid-sized cities attract large international headquarters projects, delivering a win for state business groups and economic development advocates. Senate Bill 1543 was passed in…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (221+ words) The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry convened business leaders and policymakers last Friday for its annual Update from Capitol Hill luncheon, which featured a timely and wide-ranging discussion with U. S. Reps. Greg Stanton (D) and Juan Ciscomani (R) alongside national political analysis from…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (787+ words) The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry will host its annual Update from Capitol Hill luncheon on Friday at the Arizona Biltmore, bringing together members of Arizona's congressional delegation and one of the country's most closely watched political analysts. This year's…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (273+ words) The Industrial Commission of Arizona voted last week to adopt strengthened workplace heat safety guidelines for employers statewide, delivering an outcome the business community called a practical, Arizona-driven solution to a genuine challenge. Appearing before the commission, Appelbe urged members…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (410+ words) That record should give us confidence, not fear. Given our strong track record for conservation, Arizona should continue welcoming responsible businesses, especially those with a demonstrated commitment to water conservation and stewardship. That includes data centers, which are becoming as…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (448+ words) As Arizona's largest private employer, Banner Health is highlighting its outsized role not only in health care, but in the state's broader economy. In its newly released 2025 annual report, the Phoenix-based nonprofit health system said it invested $1. 1 billion back into…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (407+ words) After World War II, the American West was transformed by a spirit of innovation and ambition. Nowhere was that more evident than in Phoenix. Once a modest desert outpost, the city grew rapidly thanks to breakthroughs in air conditioning, abundant…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (439+ words) Last week, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry office was a hub of policy exchange as we hosted a delegation of lawmakers and business leaders from Missouri. The "Show Me State" representatives came west to see how our deliberate policy…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (424+ words) A delegation of Missouri state lawmakers and business leaders visited Arizona last week for a policy exchange focused on economic development, emerging technologies, and regulatory strategy, hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Goldwater Institute. "Arizona's growth…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (370+ words) Ensuring Arizona families can easily access and use Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) funds and count on fast approvals and timely reimbursements is the focus of an initiative announced last week by Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee to improve the state's…...