Arizona Business News

Former Arizona Corporation Commission lawyer threatens lawsuit alleging discrimination, retaliation
The Arizona Corporation Commission’s former top attorney is threatening to sue the agency over allegations that some commissioners and staff engaged in a pattern of retaliation and race and gender-based discrimination.
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Work violence among factors driving AZ nursing shortage
Arizona is facing a shortage of nurses; and the state could feel the sting of empty positions as early as next year.
May 13, 2024
GM Cruise to start testing autonomous taxis in Valley
Testing will start in Phoenix and gradually expand to Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler and Paradise Valley, the company said. The vehicles will operate in autonomous mode, but the human drivers will be ready to take over if needed.
May 13, 2024
More than $1B invested in early childhood education. That funding is about to run out
Over the last three years, Arizona has received $1.3 billion from the federal government to support early childhood education and child care in Arizona. Now, those pandemic relief funds are running out.
May 13, 2024
Phoenix could spend $25M on public art over 5 years
Nearly 50 projects are on a public art list in Phoenix that would cost more than $25 million over the next five years. Some of the money will come from voter-approved bonds and a grant, but most projects will be funded by an ordinance the City Council adopted in 1986.
May 13, 2024
Greater Phoenix Economic Council asks city for $800,000
The Greater Phoenix Economic Council is asking Phoenix for $823,701 to support its services in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
May 13, 2024
Lyndsey Fry is pushing to keep Arizona youth hockey moving forward
The Coyotes' move to Utah left a void in the Arizona hockey community. Lyndsey Fry is hoping to bridge the gap in the state's youth hockey programs. The 2014 Olympian has established the Matt Shott Arizona Hockey Legacy Foundation, designed to support boys and girls hockey programs across the Phoenix area.
May 11, 2024
Average Arizona gas price falls to below $4 a gallon
Pipeline maintenance has allowed Arizona to delay when it will switch to the more expensive summer blend gas by two weeks. That blend will start in mid-June.
May 10, 2024
Delayed shelter for older adults may open by summer
With summer fast approaching, older adults experiencing homelessness will need some kind of housing or temporary shelter. A location in Phoenix is finally opening its doors after a long delay.
May 10, 2024
Valley libraries will launch summer reading program
A summer reading program designed by the Maricopa County Library District is being used by 65 public, tribal and military base libraries across the Valley.
May 9, 2024
Phoenix business leaders slam resurrected GOP immigration bill as an unworkable response
Phoenix business leaders are discouraging lawmakers from asking voters to approve legislation that would give state and local law enforcement the power to enforce immigration laws.
May 9, 2024
Valley Metro seeks feedback on light rail extension toward AZ Capitol
Valley Metro is planning to extend the light rail west from downtown Phoenix toward the state Capitol and the transit service is seeking public input on the project.
May 9, 2024
Phoenix Suns fire coach Frank Vogel
Frank Vogel's tenure as coach of the Phoenix Suns is done after one disappointing season that ended without a playoff victory.
May 9, 2024
Dashboard shows where most drug overdoses occur in Phoenix
Phoenix has launched its first public dashboard detailing substance use and overdoses data. Men made up 71% of the 4,554 suspected opioid overdoses reported by Phoenix Fire in 2023. The busiest month for emergency responders was July when the fire department responded to 536 suspected overdoses.
May 9, 2024
Phoenix Old Station Sub has a new owner
Old Station Sub Shop has been serving up subs and sandwiches in an old house near the state Capitol in downtown Phoenix for nearly four decades. Now it's under new ownership.
May 9, 2024
There are concerns about the future of hydropower in the U.S. Heres why
The ongoing drought across the western United States has led to concerns about the future of hydropower. As reservoirs see water levels drop, officials worry about electricity generation being reduced, as well.
May 8, 2024
Poll: Arizonans feel the worst about their future out of 7 swing states
Eliza Collins, a national political reporter for the Wall Street Journal based in Phoenix, reports that booming economy isn't making voters here feel any better about the trajectory of the state.
May 8, 2024
New Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport terminal may not break ground until 2032
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport plans to build a new terminal on the airport’s west side, close to where former Terminals 1 and 2 were located before being demolished.
May 8, 2024
FTC recently voted to eliminate noncompete agreements. What does it mean for AZ?
The FTC recently voted to eliminate noncompete agreements from employee contracts. When they were enforced, a worker couldn’t switch to a competitor or start a similar business for a certain period of time.
May 7, 2024
Scottsdale mayor: Bill will invite more short-term rentals
While it’s intended to improve the state’s housing supply, some city leaders, including Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega, see this bill as a problematic invitation for more short-term rentals.
May 7, 2024
New Scottsdale short-term rental regulations target nuisance parties
The Scottsdale City Council unanimously voted to adopt three proposed ordinances to help regulate short-term rentals. The new code takes aim at nuisance parties, defines unlawful promotion and bans minors from renting.
May 7, 2024