Arizona Business News

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
GCU, Goldwater Institute raise concerns of government transparency, overreach over federal fine
The Show talked more about the investigations by the federal government into Grand Canyon University with Helen Rummel, the Arizona Republic’s higher education reporter.
Feb. 28, 2024
National Democratic group invests in flipping Legislature
National Democrats are putting money behind efforts to flip control of the Arizona Legislature this year. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee announced it is investing $61,100 in Arizona as part of a $750,000 investment in seven states across the country.
Feb. 28, 2024
If AZ OKs new horse racing games, AG says tribes could withhold money
If the Legislature tries to authorize certain gambling devices related to horse racing, Arizona’s attorney general says that tribal communities could withhold money they’d normally owe the state from gambling revenues.
Feb. 28, 2024
Sky Harbor could offer $5M for new international flight
In an effort to attract more international flights, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport will ask city leaders to continue its financial incentive program.
Feb. 28, 2024
Hobbs wont discuss border security on Mexico trip
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is headed to Mexico, but not to tackle immigration and border security issues. The governor and business leaders, including Arizona Commerce Authority President and CEO Sandra Watson, will instead focus on trade and economic development.
Feb. 28, 2024
Scottsdale planning commissioner accuses Taser maker of intimidation
A plan by the Scottsdale-based maker of Taser stun guns to build a new campus in north Scottsdale has run into problems — both with the city and nearby residents. The Show speaks with Sam Kmack of The Arizona Republic.
Feb. 27, 2024
MLB players support Arizona bill exempting them from minimum wage
The Show talked with Chris Deubert, the senior counsel with a labor employment law firm, about the Arizona bill exempting minor league baseball players from the state’s minimum wage law.
Feb. 27, 2024
Arizona joins lawsuit against Kroger-Albertsons merger
Arizona’s Kris Mayes joined a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission in filing a lawsuit to stop the largest proposed merger of grocery stores in the U.S.
Feb. 26, 2024
Labor Department offers grants for apprenticeship programs
Nearly $200 million in grant money was made available on Wednesday to grow and add more apprenticeship programs. The Arizona Department of Economic Security says apprenticeships let people earn a competitive wage while they learn a new trade.
Feb. 26, 2024

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