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One of the signature projects for Mexico’s president since he took office in 2018 was to stop the construction of a new airport in Mexico City, while building a new one. The promise was to cut expenses and clear corruption from the project, but a congressional audit tells a different story.
Feb. 22, 2021
Arizona legislators are starting to pick apart a gambling deal Gov. Doug Ducey would like to strike with the tribes.
The measure, Senate Bill 1797, would allow legal betting on sporting events and on "fantasy sports'' leagues.
Feb. 19, 2021
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport released passenger and cargo data for 2020. The report shows total passenger levels were down nearly 53% compared to 2019.
April 2020 saw a massive drop, 93% fewer passengers compared to April 2019.
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Feb. 18, 2021
Arizona grocery store workers are struggling with their mental health during the pandemic. A new survey found a fifth of the roughly 4,000 grocery workers surveyed were exhibiting severe signs of anxiety and depression.
Feb. 18, 2021
Demolition will soon begin at Paradise Valley Mall in Phoenix after the City Council approved a redevelopment plan Wednesday. The project calls for a major transformation on the 92-acre site at Cactus Road and Tatum Boulevard.
Feb. 18, 2021
A ruling from the Arizona Supreme Court could have a major impact on the kinds of economic development deals cities make with businesses going forward.
Feb. 16, 2021
State lawmakers are moving to ensure that all eggs sold in Arizona come from cage-free hens. Republican Rep. John Kavanagh proposed a bill, HB 2525, that would affect operations that produce more than 3,000 eggs a year.
Feb. 16, 2021
This is the last week for bills in the Arizona Legislature to be heard in their chamber of origin, meaning House bills in House committees and Senate bills in Senate committees.
That also means committee agendas will be long this week, with lots of bills up for consideration. With me to talk about some of them, as he is every Monday during the session is Howie Fischer of Capitol Media Services….
Feb. 15, 2021
The Ajo Farmers Market & Cafe stands near the town square. Before the pandemic, it sold food and art from local farmers and artists. Back in October, every surface was filled with boxes and bags of produce and dry foods, all of which was given away to families in need.
Feb. 12, 2021
With nearly one in five city employees testing positive for COVID-19, Phoenix is now offering to pay workers to get vaccinated.
Feb. 11, 2021
As Congress and the Biden administration continue talks on a new round of COVID-19 relief, the IRS is continuing to investigate fraud in previous versions.
Feb. 11, 2021
Arizona restaurants had been selling alcohol to go before courts struck down Gov. Doug Ducey’s executive order. State Rep. Jeff Weninger of Chandler and some colleagues have introduced a bill that would bring back take-out and delivery for cocktails.
Feb. 10, 2021
An Arizona lawmaker has introduced a bill to establish a state committee to study block chain and cryptocurrency and come up with potential legislation. We talked with a Scottsdale small-business owner and one of the nation’s biggest nonprofits to learn how cryptocurrencies impact their bottom lines.
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Feb. 9, 2021
Scottsdale-based Axon, maker of Taser stun guns and body camera equipment for law enforcement, lost its appeals court fight with the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday.
Feb. 8, 2021
Regional airlines have flights major airlines would not be able to operate. Small airlines may be at an advantage during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb. 8, 2021
Every year, Super Bowl advertisers pay top dollar to vie for eyeballs while trying to outdo each other with hilarity, sympathy, or in this year’s case, celebrity star power. To review the most memorable commercials, The Show spoke with Roger Hurni, chief creative officer and founder of the ad agency Off Madison Ave.
Feb. 8, 2021
Glenn Hamer, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has seen the state’s economic highs and lows. And after 14 years with the chamber, he’s moving to Texas later this month to become president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business.
Feb. 8, 2021
Arizona could have a roughly $2 billion surplus for the new fiscal year that starts on July 1, despite the economic uncertainty and turmoil brought on by the pandemic. But some segments of the state’s economy have been hard-hit by the downturn while others keep chugging along.
Feb. 8, 2021
In Mexico, oxygen has become a rare, expensive and sometimes risky commodity as the pandemic keeps hitting hard. But it's a necessity as crowded or expensive hospitals have forced some in Mexico City to care for sick family members at home.
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Feb. 5, 2021
In 2020, Mexican migrants living in the U.S. and elsewhere sent home more money than ever before — 11% more than the previous record year. In Sonora, remittances increased even more dramatically.
Feb. 4, 2021
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