Our flight from Mexico City got in just a few hours ago, so I wanted to give you an update on the latest from our trip. Our itinerary Friday was jammed wire to wire with key meetings, while today we wrapped things up with a visit to one of Mexico’s cultural gems. What a visit […]
I wanted to get a quick blog post out to update everyone on Thursday’s activities as part of Gov. Doug Ducey’s first trade mission to Mexico, our largest trading partner. We had a great day. We’re experiencing a new day in our relationship with Mexico. The reception the governor and our delegation have received has
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I’m checking in from 35,000 ft. on my way to Mexico City as part of Gov. Doug Ducey’s first trade mission to Mexico. This is big. Not only is the governor leading a delegation to our leading trade partner, but we’ve got a jam-packed, substantive agenda with business and government leaders. The governor is ready
Something exciting is happening in Yuma, Arizona, and it doesn’t have a thing to do with lettuce. Yuma, typically known for its agricultural sector, is now making its mark for innovations in educational achievement. In 2011, The Helios Education Foundation partnered with Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) to launch the Ready Now Yuma initiative.
Arizona voters next year will likely be asked whether to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry will oppose any such legalization efforts. We arrived at our decision after careful consideration of the experiences of other states that have legalized marijuana, the arguments of proponents and research by our
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Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry just says “no” to legalization of recreational marijuana Chamber to oppose all legalization efforts ahead of 2016 ballot PHOENIX – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced its opposition to any efforts to legalize recreational marijuana that might appear on the 2016 statewide ballot. The decision to
Debate over Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) is often highly charged and filled with misinformation. The latest example is Rebekah Friend’s “My Turn” The Trans-Pacific Partnership’s a bad trade-off if you’re not a global investor. Here’s why she’s off base: Friend’s central argument is that free trade results in manufacturing job losses. This notion calls into
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Glenn Hamer has been reporting from Sonora with impressions of Hermosillo and Guaymas as part of a Maricopa Association of Governments trade mission. You can read his other posts here and here. The grand finale of the MAG trip was a visit to the Port of Guaymas. Only 410 miles from Phoenix and 312 miles
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From my time in Hermosillo as part of this week’s Maricopa Association of Governments trade mission to Sonora, it is clear that there is a real desire for stronger cross-border collaboration. The energy level here is palpable and there is tremendous enthusiasm to work more closely with the Ducey administration, which has gained high marks
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Sometimes a leader has to walk and chew gum at the same time. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey proved he can do both today, with the announcement of his plan to significantly increase K-12 education funding, while maintaining the balanced budget that led to a recent upgrade of Arizona’s bond rating and a competitive tax environment. The Governor’s plan will refer
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