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Court rejects referenda challenges tied to Marana development projects

A recent court decision in Pima County is being viewed as a meaningful win for Arizona’s business and development community, reinforcing long-standing legal boundaries around when local actions can be...

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Opinion Water, Energy & Natural Resources

We’ve carried the water. It’s time Colorado carries its weight.

This opinion column from Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Danny Seiden originally appeared in the Yuma Sun. There’s been plenty of coverage lately about Arizona preparing to defend...

Danny Seiden

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Business Education & Workforce Health

Valleywise Health expands dental residency program to strengthen Arizona’s health care workforce

Valleywise Health is expanding its independently accredited dental residency program to strengthen Arizona’s health care workforce while improving access to oral health services in underserved communities. The Advanced...

Business Government & Politics

Arizona congressmen and leading national political commentator converge for Chamber’s Update from Capitol Hill

Business

Credit cards vs. cash: analysis finds merchants benefit from electronic payments

More than 80% of U.S. adults currently have a credit card in their name, and an estimated 18 million cards are held by Arizonans. Nationally, nearly 3 out of 4 retail sales are transacted via a credit card –...

Business Government & Politics

Arizona Chamber CEO Danny Seiden previews Update from Capitol Hill event

April 22, 2026

Business

Arizona Chamber event makes the case for growth at “Better In My Backyard” Barbecue

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry this week hosted its “Better In My Backyard” Barbecue, bringing together business leaders, lawmakers, and economic development officials to defend responsible growth in...

Opinion Water, Energy & Natural Resources Watts Up Arizona

Endless proceduralism threatens American energy abundance

State Rep. Michael Carbone Arizona and the nation face surging energy demand. AI, data centers, domestic reshoring, and economic growth are stretching our grid. Advanced nuclear reactors are ready to deliver the clean...

Business Health Legal Manufacturing

Industrial Commission adopts workplace heat guidelines, embracing Arizona-specific approach backed by business community

Opinion Water, Energy & Natural Resources Watts Up Arizona

Data centers use water responsibly

State Reps. Michael Carbone and Justin Wilmeth Amid ongoing concerns about the Colorado River, it is understandable that Arizonans would ask hard questions about water use from new industries, including data centers...

Economic Development Education & Workforce Health

Banner Health report underscores major economic, workforce impact across Arizona

April 8, 2026

Opinion Water, Energy & Natural Resources Watts Up Arizona

Arizona is ready to lead the next nuclear energy revolution

Speaker Montenegro and Majority Leader Carbone After World War II, the American West was transformed by a spirit of innovation and ambition. Nowhere was that more evident than in Phoenix. Once a modest desert outpost...