Government & Politics

The Environmental Protection Agency in January proposed more stringent air quality standards relating to PM2.5, or fine particulate matter. By tightening the annual threshold PM2.5 standard from a level of 12 micrograms per cubic meter to a level between 9 and 10 micrograms per cubic meter, the administration is hoping to create cleaner, safer air. …

A new study from Oxford Economics reveals the economic consequences of new air quality standards that have been proposed by the Biden administration Read More »

The head of Arizona’s leading business advocacy group said Wednesday that he was pleased the governor and legislative leaders avoided an impasse that could have led to a government shutdown, but that he is concerned about the number of parochial projects in the nearly $18 billion state budget being debated by the state Legislature this …

State Chamber president acknowledges budget wins in bipartisan deal, but worries some priorities neglected Read More »

Among Gov. Katie Hobbs’ most recent vetoes was a bipartisan measure that would have expanded an existing program that allows citizens to produce foods for sale out of their home kitchens. Arizona already has a successful regulatory framework for cottage food producers managed by the Arizona Department of Health Services. Under current statute, many home-cooked …

Hobbs “cottage foods” veto sparks ire from both parties, override eyed Read More »

Legislation to prohibit a city, county, or the state from mandating hotels and motels to accommodate the unhoused passed the state Senate last week and is awaiting action by Gov. Katie Hobbs. Concerned that hotel workers could be made to fulfill the role of social workers, the Arizona tourism industry is urging the governor to …

Tourism industry urges Hobbs to sign bill to prevent imposition of California-style mandate on hoteliers Read More »