Glenn Hamer

GUADALAJARA, MEXICO – I’m in Mexico’s second-largest city for a few days this week as part of a trade delegation led by Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton. Mayor Stanton has made forging stronger ties between the business communities of greater Phoenix and our state’s largest trading partner, Mexico, a top priority, with the goal of doubling […]

Governor Doug Ducey promised an administration that would move at the speed of business. His first legislative session proved true to his word. The session was lightning-quick at 81 days, the fastest since 1968. Together the governor and Legislature passed into law over 300 bills, many of which will significantly enhance Arizona’s business environment, making our

Steve Macias I had the privilege of attending the Arizona Chamber luncheon earlier this week to hear from Sen. John McCain and Sen. Jeff Flake, and it struck me how fortunate we are in Arizona to have two such principled men representing our state and our country. By virtue of the fact that between the

At the outset of Gov. Doug Ducey’s administration, he proclaimed that Arizona should be the nation’s “pace leader” in job creation. He and the Legislature are off to a good start. Bills are making their way to the governor’s desk that enhance our tax, regulatory and civil justice environments, strengthening what CEO Magazine has already

The World Series of Regulation is really heating up to determine which federal agency can put forth rules and regulations most hostile to economic growth. It’s neck and neck between the National Labor Relations Board and the Environmental Protection Agency. Fortunately, Congress has a tool to knock these agencies off their game. The NLRB last

You’ve likely seen the ads on T.V. Attorneys telling viewers that if they have some particular illness, that they might have been exposed to asbestos and are entitled to financial compensation. Asbestos is a mineral that was once used regularly in industrial applications like building insulation and fireproofing. It was also commonly used in settings

President Obama has requested Congress to renew his Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). Congress should grant the request. TPA not only represents the most constructive area for bipartisan cooperation this year, but it is vital because economic growth and job creation at home depend on our ability sell American goods and services to the 95 percent