Today, the Arizona Chamber joined 40 business organizations in submitting formal comments calling on the Department of Interior to withdraw and revise its draft Colorado River operational guidelines, which would impose disproportionate water cuts on Arizona in violation of established water law.
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Mar 13, 2026
Mar 02, 2026
Arizona Chamber leads statewide business coalition against proposed Colorado River cuts
Feb 10, 2026
Arizona Chamber calls for commonsense reforms to local initiative system
The Arizona Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee will hear Senate Bill 1489 on Wednesday, legislation that strengthens transparency and accountability in Arizona’s initiative process. The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry is urging lawmakers to advance the bill, citing its role in improving disclosure, consistency, and voter confidence at the local level.
The Arizona Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee will hear Senate Bill 1489 on Wednesday, legislation that strengthens transparency and accountability in Arizona’s initiative process. The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry is urging lawmakers to advance the bill, citing its role in improving disclosure, consistency, and voter confidence at the local level.
Feb 03, 2026
Statement from Arizona Chamber President & CEO Danny Seiden on Colorado River cuts
“As federal officials consider new rules for managing the Colorado River after 2026, Arizona is being asked to shoulder more than its fair share of the cuts. That is not acceptable, and we need our state’s leaders across both political parties to step up and aggressively push back. As the business community, we are prepared to do the same."
“As federal officials consider new rules for managing the Colorado River after 2026, Arizona is being asked to shoulder more than its fair share of the cuts. That is not acceptable, and we need our state’s leaders across both political parties to step up and aggressively push back. As the business community, we are prepared to do the same."
Dec 18, 2025
During a season of light, choosing solidarity over silence
This Hanukkah season has gotten off to a rough start. A celebration of resilience, renewal, and a ...
Dec 04, 2025
Why Michael Crow’s leadership deserves recognition
Arizona has spent years positioning itself as a state that punches above its weight — a place where innovation and talent translate directly into economic competitiveness. Few leaders have had a bigger hand in shaping that trajectory than Dr. Michael Crow.
Arizona has spent years positioning itself as a state that punches above its weight — a place where innovation and talent translate directly into economic competitiveness. Few leaders have had a bigger hand in shaping that trajectory than Dr. Michael Crow.
Nov 04, 2025
Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry welcomes Vanessa Pomeroy as chief counsel of the Arizona Chamber Legal Center
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced the addition of Vanessa Pomeroy as chief counsel of the Arizona Chamber Legal Center, where she will help lead the Chamber’s legal and policy efforts to promote a competitive business environment and protect Arizona employers from burdensome regulation and litigation.
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced the addition of Vanessa Pomeroy as chief counsel of the Arizona Chamber Legal Center, where she will help lead the Chamber’s legal and policy efforts to promote a competitive business environment and protect Arizona employers from burdensome regulation and litigation.
Oct 30, 2025
Arizona Chamber backs APS plan for new Desert Sun Power Plant
New natural gas facility marks major milestone for Arizona’s reliable and competitive energy future
New natural gas facility marks major milestone for Arizona’s reliable and competitive energy future
Oct 21, 2025
Arizona needs its next water giant
Never has it been more important to have a strong, steady advocate for Arizona on water policy at the federal level. We need a voice in Washington pushing for the resources, collaboration, and long-term planning that will secure our water future—not just for today’s economy, but for the generations that will inherit it.
Never has it been more important to have a strong, steady advocate for Arizona on water policy at the federal level. We need a voice in Washington pushing for the resources, collaboration, and long-term planning that will secure our water future—not just for today’s economy, but for the generations that will inherit it.
Oct 03, 2025
Chamber calls on AZ senators to end government shutdown
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has long opposed federal government shutdowns, regardless of which party initiates them. Read our recent letter to Sens. Kelly and Gallego.
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has long opposed federal government shutdowns, regardless of which party initiates them. Read our recent letter to Sens. Kelly and Gallego.
Sep 30, 2025
New report warns of costly legislation that could undermine Arizona’s economic growth
A new analysis from the Arizona Chamber Foundation and Common Sense Institute Arizona (CSI) finds that dozens of bills introduced during the 2025 legislative session could have derailed Arizona’s economic momentum, threatening jobs, incomes, and the state’s competitiveness.
A new analysis from the Arizona Chamber Foundation and Common Sense Institute Arizona (CSI) finds that dozens of bills introduced during the 2025 legislative session could have derailed Arizona’s economic momentum, threatening jobs, incomes, and the state’s competitiveness.
Sep 26, 2025
New laws taking effect today boost Arizona’s economic competitiveness
New laws passed during the 2025 legislative session officially take effect today, including several Chamber-backed priorities that will strengthen the economy, create jobs, and advance innovation.
New laws passed during the 2025 legislative session officially take effect today, including several Chamber-backed priorities that will strengthen the economy, create jobs, and advance innovation.
Aug 28, 2025
Arizona Chamber applauds state Supreme Court rule update on third-party litigation funding
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today cheered the adoption by the state Supreme Court of an amendment to the rules of civil procedure that will dramatically increase the transparency over who is funding litigation.
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today cheered the adoption by the state Supreme Court of an amendment to the rules of civil procedure that will dramatically increase the transparency over who is funding litigation.
Aug 26, 2025
Arizona can't afford L.A.-style dysfunction
Arizona’s job creators are resilient, but they need policymakers at all levels of government to stand firm and defend our pro-jobs environment, and call out efforts, no matter how cleverly disguised, that would weaken it.
Arizona’s job creators are resilient, but they need policymakers at all levels of government to stand firm and defend our pro-jobs environment, and call out efforts, no matter how cleverly disguised, that would weaken it.
Aug 11, 2025
Turning up the heat: Arizona kicks off "Hottest Thing Made in Arizona" contest, seeks nominees for 2025 Manufacturer of the Year
PHOENIX—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Arizona Manufacturers Council today kicked off the third annual Hottest Thing Made in Arizona competition, a statewide contest spotlighting the most innovative products made in the Grand Canyon State.
Open to manufacturers of all sizes, from global brands to small businesses and artisan producers, the contest is designed to celebrate the diversity and strength of Arizona’s fast-growing manufacturing sector.
PHOENIX—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Arizona Manufacturers Council today kicked off the third annual Hottest Thing Made in Arizona competition, a statewide contest spotlighting the most innovative products made in the Grand Canyon State.
Open to manufacturers of all sizes, from global brands to small businesses and artisan producers, the contest is designed to celebrate the diversity and strength of Arizona’s fast-growing manufacturing sector.