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Poll says GOP voters strongly support issue on which Trump, McCain and Flake agree: Tax Reform

Arizona U.S. Senators John McCain (R) and Jeff Flake (R) have publicly disagreed with President Donald Trump on a number of issues. A new poll out this week, however, shows that Republican voters are support at least one policy where the three Republican elected officials agree: Tax reform.

Health insurance rate hikes likely had impact on election, analyst says

Reports of sharp rises in the cost of health insurance premiums through the exchanges may have helped President Donald Trump defeat Hillary Clinton in key states in November's presidential election, according to one political analyst.

Business leaders throw support behind governor's education proposals

Business leaders in Arizona are throwing their support behind Gov. Doug Ducey’s ambitious $3.5 billion plan to improve education in low income areas of the state.

Mesa mayor wins Small Business Advocate Award

Mesa Mayor John Giles won the 2017 Small Business Advocate Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Partner America for supporting local small businesses.

Completion of Intel facility could mean 10,000 jobs for Arizona

Intel Corp.'s decision to invest more than $7 billion to complete Fab 42, a semiconductor factory in Chandler expected to be the most advanced in the world, will create approximately 3,000 jobs for process engineers, equipment technicians, and facilities-support engineers and technicians.

Arizona lawmakers split on proposal for new Coyotes arena

Key Arizona lawmakers disagree on the proposal for state invilvement in a new $400 million Arizona Coyotes hockey arena.

Franks pleased with House passage of end to settlement slush funds

This week's House passage of a bill to stop an Obama-era "slush fund" policy takes settlement payments away from third parties and gives it back to victims, an Arizona congressman who co-sponsored the legislation said during a recent interview.

Arizona ranks 10th among states for inbound migration

Arizona has inched into the top 10 states with more people arriving than leaving, according to the 40th annual survey carried out by one of the country’s largest moving firms.

Arizona State kicks off 3-year fundraising campaign

Arizona State University kicked off 2017 with a new student campaign focused to raise $1.5 billion in hopes to provide a better future, economy and health sphere for its students.

McCain, Flake applaud Trump's pick for Supreme Court

President Donald Trump named federal appeals court Judge Neil Gorsuch as his nominee to fill the vacant U.S. Supreme Court seat previously occupied by the late Justice Antonin Scalia. U.S. senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) praised the president's pick.

Net metering rates ending; credits for new solar customers being cut

Net metering for new solar customers is coming to an end following the decision by energy regulators to change the way individuals with panels are charged by utilities.

Change in White House could leave new college rules in doubt

Sweeping new regulations covering higher education institutions, particularly for-profit colleges,are due to take effect in July, but it is unclear where the Trump administration stands on them and whether they will remain intact.

States urged to enact right to earn living laws

As state legislatures across the country prepare to convene for the 2017 session, lawmakers are being urged to enact laws to allow individuals to earn a living without excessive regulation.

Arizona Department of Transportation encouraging companies to test self-driving cars here

The Arizona Department of Transportation recently issued a statement encouraging companies with self-driving vehicles to consider Arizona as their testing grounds.

TEP signs on as title sponsor for Winterhaven Festival of Lights

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) will serve as the title sponsor for the Winterhaven Festival of Lights for the next five years.

Arizona Corporation Commission weighing change in solar credit rates

Energy regulators in Arizona are weighing whether to make rate changes for rooftop solar power customers, including whether to cut credits.

Poll: U.S. voters blame drug makers for rising cost of prescription drugs

Like numerous members of Congress, Arizona’s senior U.S. senator, John McCain, has engaged on the issue of rising prescription drug prices. 

Home baking: an issue that unites right and left

Loosening restrictions on home baking and other domestic food making is an issue that unites both sides of the political spectrum, according to an advocacy group that pushes for fewer restrictions.

Chandler-based Insys Therapeutics under legal scrutiny over opioid sales

Pressure, both financial and legal, is growing on an Arizona-based drug company that relied on the sales of a powerful opioid to drive its revenue.

Most 2016 voters against legislation to proliferate lawsuits, finds Election night survey

Lawyers benefit most from lawsuits, while victims and consumers are least likely to benefit, according to an Election Day survey commissioned by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform.