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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
Mixed drinks in jars
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
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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
Axon
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
Airplane
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
Uber Eats Wayne's World Super Bowl ad
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
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
Jim Rounds
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
Oxygen tanks to treat COVID-19 in Mexico
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
Dollar pesos
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
Larry Penley
Throughout the pandemic in Arizona, we’ve heard a lot from our three public universities — whether it be through their research on the virus, data tracking and public health efforts, or testing and vaccination sites. Now, the Arizona Board of Regents is focusing on what’s next.
Feb. 4, 2021
A Republican-backed bill seeks to lower property taxes for Arizona businesses. State Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R-Mesa) is proposing dropping the business assessment ratio from 18% to 17%, with the eventual goal of lowering it to 15%.
Feb. 4, 2021
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The Arizona Business Index, a quarterly gauge of how consumers feel about the state’s economy finds residents don’t feel great about it.
Feb. 3, 2021
EPCOR Water
After finalizing the purchase of water provider Johnson Utilities, EPCOR is planning to make significant upgrades to the San Tan Valley service area. Service problems and sewer overflows have plagued customers in recent years and prohibited development.
Feb. 2, 2021
cards and gambling chips
Last month, Gov. Doug Ducey announced his support for expanding gaming in Arizona to include sports betting. Currently, 18 states allow legal sports betting in various forms. The Show spoke with Adam Candee, a sports and gaming analyst located in Las Vegas, about the success of state sports betting programs.
Feb. 2, 2021
Dude ranch
The House Committee on Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs has approved spending $900,000 in tax dollars in a bid to convince Arizonans and others across the country to visit the state's remaining dude ranches.
Feb. 2, 2021
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Authorities pointed to slowing rates of spread in the city, which nevertheless remains at maximum coronavirus risk.
Feb. 1, 2021

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