Arizona Democrats call Trump’s 2019 budget plan a ‘slap in the face’
WASHINGTON - Some Arizona Democrats were labeling the Trump administration's proposed $4.4 trillion fiscal 2019 budget "disastrous" and a "slap in the face to Americans." But one Republican said it's a "good start," but Congress has to make tough choices.
Arizona could allow tax payments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
Senate Bill 1091 introduces two cryptocurrencies Arizonans could use to pay state taxes.
Arizona ranks 36th in prosperity, according to new report
Arizona ranked 36 out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia for its residents' "ability to save and build wealth," according to Prosperity Now's 2018 scorecard.
Arizona medical-marijuana marketing becomes more mainstream
The marijuana industry's marketing efforts have matured since Arizona voters legalized its use in 2010, industry experts said. Many dispensaries now use "softer" terms to describe their projects.
Despite gains, Arizona blacks still lag in employment, income
WASHINGTON - Despite falling unemployment that President Donald Trump touted, African Americans still lag the rest of Arizona: The 9 percent jobless rate in 2017 was almost twice the state average, while black incomes were lower and poverty rates higher.
Virtual reality arcades entertain with immersive games
Virtual reality arcades are coming to the Phoenix area as the technology and industry grow.
Nikola Motors Co. to build 1-million-square-foot manufacturing plant in Buckeye, move headquarters
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced on Tuesday Nikola Motor Co. is moving its manufacturing and headquarters to Buckeye.
Customs rotates officers into Nogales to deal with staffing shortages
WASHINGTON - Ports of entry at Nogales are as many as 300 U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers shy of their approved staffing levels, according to the officers' union, leading to long lines that threaten the region's economy.
Hispanic chamber: If Salvadorans with TPS are deported, Arizona’s economy would suffer
Arizona's economy will be affected by the termination of TPS for people from El Salvador.
‘Sky’s the limit’: Phoenix Open happy to keep growing
What started out as just a normal tournament on the PGA Tour, the Waste Management Phoenix Open has now turned into one of golf's greatest spectacles.
It’s all in the details: Polishing cars into moneymakers at Barrett-Jackson
Detailers at Barrett-Jackson make sure hundreds of cars are ready for auction.
Local Valley program gives Latinos the power of entrepreneurship
Local First Arizona's business accelerator program promotes growth of local Latino businesses.
