Government & Politics

Bill to improve Chase Field without raising taxes clears Commerce Committee

With bipartisan support, the state House Commerce Committee on Tuesday passed HB 2704, a bill by state Rep. Jeff Weninger (R-Chandler) to develop a reliable funding stream for necessary improvements at Chase Field while ensuring that the Arizona Diamondbacks will remain in downtown Phoenix.  Former Diamondbacks player Luis Gonzalez spoke in favor of the bill. […]

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Bill to standardize utilities’ wildfire mitigation plans clears committee

The state House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee on Monday heard testimony on HB 2201, legislation by state Rep. Gail Griffin (R-Hereford) to require utility companies to submit wildfire mitigation plans to the Arizona Corporation Commission every two years as part of an overall effort to properly assign liability for loss and damage caused

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How leaders in Arizona and beyond reacted to tariff pause

President Trump last Saturday announced his plan to impose 25% tariffs on imported goods originating in Canada and Mexico, the United States’ trade partners in the USMCA free trade agreement. The White House cited each country’s failure to prevent illegal immigration and fentanyl smuggling as justification for the tariffs. Yesterday, however, the White House announced

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Legislation proposes way to improve Chase Field without raising taxes, ensure DBacks stay in Arizona

State Rep. Jeff Weninger (R-Chandler) has introduced H.B. 2704, legislation that would ensure a reliable funding stream for the repair and modernization of Chase Field while also ensuring the Arizona Diamondbacks stay in Arizona for the long term. The bill will be heard by the House Commerce Committee on Tuesday afternoon. Here’s a look at

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Explainer: The role of tariffs in international trade and their effects

Throughout the presidential campaign, candidate Donald Trump said he planned to impose steep tariffs on imports, including on goods originating in Mexico and Canada, the United States’ trading partners in USMCA, the trade agreement adopted in Trump’s first term that replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement.  In his first week in office, the new

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Gov. Hobbs delivers State of the State address, focuses on affordability

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Monday gave her State of the State address, laying out for lawmakers her priorities for the upcoming year, including affordability, water security, and job attraction.  Affordability Hobbs emphasized the cost of housing.  “We must further cut the red tape that’s driving up the cost of housing,” she said. “I’m proud

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Business community hears from governor and legislative leaders about what 2025 session has in store

Members of the business community and elected officials at all levels of Arizona government gathered at the Phoenix Convention Center on Friday for the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Legislative Forecast Luncheon. The annual event featured remarks from Ariz. Gov. Katie Hobbs and state legislative leaders from the House and Senate. What Hobbs had

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Capitol community to kick-off 2025 legislative session with Legislative Forecast Luncheon

The annual Legislative Forecast Luncheon brings together business leaders, the governor, members of Arizona’s congressional delegation, state legislators, mayors, council members, county supervisors, and government affairs representatives to preview the 2025 legislative session. This year’s LFL will take place on Friday, January 10, 2024, at the Phoenix Convention Center and will feature a fireside chat

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