Arizona Business News

UA acknowledges it sits on Native lands. Some say it should use funds to help Native students
More than 10 million acres were taken from Native American tribes to create the more than 100 so-called land-grant universities, including the University of Arizona. Recent reporting from Grist says those funds aren't used to help Native students.
March 6, 2024
See Arizona Humane Societys new location
Almost 22,000 animals come through the Arizona Humane Society’s doors every year. The majority of them go through its trauma hospital. But the organization’s previous locations weren’t designed with that function in mind.
March 6, 2024
Hobbs calls for more federal utility assistance for AZ
When Arizona released its first-ever Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan last week, Hobbs sent a letter to members of Congress, saying Arizona hasn’t been getting its fair share of federal funding from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
March 6, 2024
Mexicos litigators say 2 gun-related causes could have broad legal implications
Mexico first filed suit against major gun makers — which it alleges design, market and sell weapons in ways that arm cartels and fuel violence. A second suit against five Arizona gun stores argues that they systematically participate in trafficking firearms across the border.
March 6, 2024
Property tax refunds when cities dont manage public nuisances heads to Arizona ballot
The Arizona Legislature passed a ballot measure that would allow property owners to apply for property tax refunds if their local governments don't address illegal camping, panhandling or "public nuisances.”
March 5, 2024
How the Hollywood system shapes which movies get made — even bad ones
When Ted Hope took over as a film executive at Amazon Studios, he got to change the conversation around what movies got made: the good, the bad and the just mediocre.
March 5, 2024
Will rising uranium prices lead to a boom?
Uranium prices have been on the rise over the past several years. At the start of 2017, it was around $18 a pound. By mid-2020, uranium was about $33 a pound. Today, it’s more than $100 a pound. But is this a real uranium boom — or is it something else?
March 4, 2024
SRP will cut down trees near power lines, but will plant more around Phoenix
Ahead of monsoon season, Salt River Project and the city of Phoenix will begin cutting down trees too close to power lines this week.
March 3, 2024
Tucson to discuss return of transit fare collection
Tucson may return to a fare collection system for its transit services. City officials first suspended the collection of fares in 2020 amid the pandemic.
March 2, 2024
Federal court wont stop land transfer of Oak Flat to mining company
A federal appeals court authorized the transfer of Oak Flat, a spiritual site nestled in the Tonto National Forest and considered sacred by Apaches, to a foreign-owned mining company on Friday.
March 1, 2024
Gas prices continue to climb in Arizona
Arizona gas prices continue to tick upward, at about 25 cents higher than a month ago.
March 1, 2024
How Calas executive chef talked his way into Valleys best kitchens at 15
For The Show's Chef Talk series, we sat down with Peter McQuaid in the dining room of Cala in Scottsdale. He told us more about talking his way into some of the Valley’s best kitchens before he could drive.
March 1, 2024
Indigenous businesses in Arizona can apply for 1st USDA tribal trade mission to Canada
The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service recently announced a first-of-its-kind agribusiness trade mission to Vancouver, Canada, this summer. It’s aimed at spotlighting tribal products, and interest is mounting among agribusinesses in Arizona.
March 1, 2024
Arizonas Rep. Eli Crane helps U.S. House pass the Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
On Thursday, an overwhelmingly bipartisan resolution passed the U.S. House to help benefit tribal entrepreneurs on reservations. And one of its co-sponsors came from Arizona's congressional delegation.
March 1, 2024
Bill limiting zoning regulations that municipalities can implement nears Hobbs desk
A bill that would limit what zoning rules cities can set for single-family homes is a vote away from the governor’s desk. Lawmakers say the bill aims to address the lack of affordable housing.
Feb. 29, 2024
Cardinals rank 27th on NFL players union report card
A labor union of professional football players has issued letter grades in a variety of categories to the Arizona Cardinals and other National Football League clubs. The Cardinals improved from a second-to-last overall ranking for the 2022 season.
Feb. 29, 2024
Phoenix warns of budget shortfall after state bans sales tax on residential rent
Phoenix leaders want state lawmakers to rethink some actions that are putting the city in a financial bind.
Feb. 29, 2024
Arizona AG targets alleged apartment rental price fixing scheme
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit accusing the RealPage real estate software company of illegally colluding with nine large apartment owners to raise rents in Phoenix and Tucson.
Feb. 29, 2024
M3F brings musicians, fans together to raise money for Arizona charities
Formerly known as the McDowell Mountain Music Festival, M3F brings fans of multiple genres together to raise money for Arizona charities. This year's two-day festival opens Friday, March 1 at 1 p.m. and Saturday, March 2 at noon.
Feb. 29, 2024
Japanese stars like Shohei Ohtani have long boosted Phoenixs spring training economy
Shohei Ohtani, who the Dodgers signed last year for $700 million, is bringing so much attention to springing training the Valley that the team had to expand its press box.
Feb. 28, 2024

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