Economic Development

Arizona avoids landing on Judicial Hellholes list, earns Ray of Light distinction

Since 2002, the American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF) has been publishing its annual Judicial Hellholes report, spotlighting jurisdictions where civil court judges systematically apply laws and court procedures in an unfair manner, often discrediting defendants. The report aims to expose judicial imbalances that can affect the fairness of civil litigation, undermining the principles of impartiality […]

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Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry celebrates its 50th anniversary, honors Napolitano and Ducey with Heritage Award

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry last Thursday celebrated its 50th anniversary by honoring two former governors with the Heritage Award, the organization’s highest honor. CEO @dbseiden kicks off our 50th Anniversary Celebration & 33rd Annual Heritage Awards! Excited to honor two great leaders & former AZ Governors, @DougDucey & Janet Napolitano, for their

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Giving back: How the charitable tax credit makes year-end giving easy, and how businesses can help

Many Arizonans are thinking about year-end giving and how they can help those in need during the holiday season.  Charities like St. Vincent de Paul are reminding the community of the unique opportunities made possible by the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, which allows donors to make a meaningful impact on local charities while receiving a

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Arizona Corporation Commission passes new rate-setting method

Members of the Arizona business community on Tuesday, including the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, spoke out in support of a proposal by Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Jim O’Connor and Commissioner Nick Myers to adopt Formula Rate Plans, which advocates say would lead to more predictable rates for ratepayers and would reduce regulatory lag.

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Arizona Chamber celebrates 50 years, will honor Napolitano and Ducey 

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Thursday by honoring two former governors with the Heritage Award, the organization’s highest honor.  Two governors  Janet Napolitano, the 21st governor of Arizona, and Doug Ducey, Arizona’s 23rd governor, will be recognized.  Napolitano was first elected governor in 2002 and reelected in

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Disinformation poses grave threat to democracy, experts warn

Disinformation is not just a political issue, it’s a pressing challenge that threatens democracy, trust in institutions, and the business community, according to experts who spoke at a recent panel hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Panelists explained the need for collaboration between businesses, government, and civil society to address the growing

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Costs from lawsuits massive and rising according to new Inst. for Legal Reform study

The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) released its latest study, Tort Costs in America: An Empirical Analysis of Costs and Compensation of the U.S. Tort System, focusing on tort costs in 2022, the most recent year for which data was available. The costs are sobering and they’re rising quickly. What are tort costs?

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Get to know President-elect Trump’s nominee for Commerce secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Howard Lutnick, CEO of the financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, as his nominee for Commerce Secretary. If approved by the Senate, Lutnick will oversee a range of agencies dedicated to fostering job creation and economic growth, as well as agencies like the Census Bureau, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,

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Valleywise Health receives top marks for hospital safety

Valleywise Health Medical Center has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, highlighting its commitment to providing high-quality, safe patient care. “This is the first time Valleywise Health has received an ‘A’ grade in the Leapfrog rankings, and I am extremely proud of every member of our care team for this achievement,”

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