There’s a feeling among some in the state Legislature that putting the wheels in motion to establish a health care exchange, as called for by the Affordable Care Act, is somehow tantamount to endorsing the federal health care plan. But as this Wall Street Journal editorial makes clear, “A posture of indifference is tempting, but […]
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Rebecca Hudson Looking to California for inspiration on public policy usually comes with a big price tag. Thankfully, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has proposed the repeal of such a California-inspired policy: the “Clean Car Standards” rule, also known as the California Low Emission Vehicle Program (CA LEV). The program was adopted by
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Today is a great day for the First Amendment. On a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the matching funds portion of Arizona’s publicly funded elections scheme. Writing for the majority, Chief Justice John Roberts said, “Arizona’s matching funds scheme substantially burdens political speech and is not sufficiently justified by
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Glenn Hamer Today is a great day for the First Amendment. On a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the matching funds portion of Arizona’s publicly funded elections scheme. Writing for the majority, Chief Justice John Roberts said, “Arizona’s matching funds scheme substantially burdens political speech and is not sufficiently
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In a post on the National Association of Manufacturers’ Shopfloor blog, NAM VP for Human Resources Policy Joe Trauger writes that the National Labor Relations Board has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to shorten the time for union certification elections. Says Trauger, “These so-called snap elections are the latest attempt by the NLRB to
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Katie Whitchurch The U.S. Chamber of Commerce last month announced its participation in the Discover America Partnership, a broad coalition to advance visa and entry reforms for international travelers and enhance the United States’ position as an international travel destination. The U.S. Chamber is urging companies and chambers from across the nation to get engaged
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The following is a brief message from the US Chamber of Commerce: Chamber friends, Out west, we never forget that travel – for tourism or for business – is an enormous part of our economies. So when we are looking for ways to revive our sluggish economies, bringing more travelers to our states and
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The Cavanagh Law Firm has published this compliance guide for companies to understand Arizona’s new medical marijuana law’s impact on the workplace.
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Glenn Hamer Warning: This column contains economically graphic content. Reader discretion is advised. Congressman David Schweikert stopped by the offices of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry on May 19 for a briefing on America’s fiscal health and the state of the federal budget. Attendees looking for an early morning pick-me-up had come to
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Boeing nabs top honors as Arizona Manufacturer of the Year PHOENIX – The Arizona Manufacturers Council on Friday recognized achievements in Arizona manufacturing at the 2011 Arizona Manufacturer of the Year Summit at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Phoenix. The event was attended by over 300 representatives of the state’s manufacturing community, and featured
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