Government & Politics

Arizona business leader sounds alarm over consequences of government shutdown

With the clock ticking towards a September 30 deadline for Congress to pass a new spending package, Arizona’s business community is growing increasingly concerned about the potential consequences of a government shutdown. Leadership from the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry is sounding the alarm over the disruption such an event could cause to the …

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Semiconductors, enviro regs and more on agenda for Ariz. Chamber meetings in D.C.

A large contingent from the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry was in the nation’s capital this week for the organization’s annual fly-in, an opportunity for a diverse swath of the state’s employers and industries to provide federal policymakers with a perspective on the Arizona business environment and for Arizona business leaders to learn more …

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Arizona students’ learning loss could cost state’s economy billions, report says

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, tens of millions of American families saw their children’s learning disrupted. Some schools shut down for prolonged periods of time, others adopted unique hybrid models, while others transitioned to a fully digital education experience. No matter these innovations, parents, educators, and researchers began to make out a troubling …

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New study highlights how federal permitting delays have contributed to higher energy costs

A new study from Americans for Prosperity examines how federal permitting delays have restricted new projects in Arizona’s energy market. This is a problem, the report’s authors say, because delays put upward pressure on energy prices as demand continues to grow. Energy costs are affected by several variables such as how the energy is created, …

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Public policy wins and more earn Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry awards from national peers

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry this week was honored by its peers across the country with three prestigious awards.  At the annual gathering of the National Association of State Chambers and the Association of State Chamber Professionals in Anchorage, Alaska, the Arizona Chamber was recognized for excellence in public policy and for membership …

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Poll: Voters view businesses positively, support candidates who support pro-business policies

A new poll commissioned by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce reveals that most voters believe private businesses make a positive contribution to American life, and they also support pro-growth, pro-enterprise policy that leads to job creation. A strong majority of members of both parties and independents believe that businesses of all sizes are good for …

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National Assoc. of Manufacturers warns auto strike would wallop economy

The National Association of Manufacturers, the nation’s leading advocacy organization on behalf of the manufacturing sector, is warning policymakers and the Biden administration that a threatened strike by the United Auto Workers would harm the U.S. economy. UAW’s current contract with automakers expires on September 14.  “Manufacturers in America, especially in the automotive sector, operate …

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Summer Policy Summit to explore regulatory regime’s effect on industry, economy

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Arizona Manufacturers Council this week are hosting their Summer Policy Summit in Prescott.  The two-day event on Thursday and Friday will feature panelists and presentations focused on the impact of environmental regulations and public policy, as well as best practices in sustainability. Speakers and attendees include manufacturers, …

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