The same-day delivery drones will launch from Amazon’s fulfillment center in Tolleson, the first location in Arizona to have them.
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New aircraft conversion site in Marana to create over 300 jobs
Ascent Aviation Services has initiated the construction of two new wide-body aircraft hangars at Pinal Airpark in Marana.
Biden makes 4 million more workers eligible for overtime pay
The US Department of Labor says updated regulations will increase income thresholds to ensure lower-income salaried employees are fairly compensated when they work more than 40 hours per week.
Biden administration bans noncompete clauses for workers
The new rule bans new noncompete agreements for the vast majority of American workers and requires employers to let current and past employees know they won’t enforce them going forward. Companies will also be required to throw out existing noncompete agreements.
Federal funds are bringing solar panel-lined canals and more electric vehicle chargers to Arizona
Leaders of Arizona’s public, private, and nonprofit sectors Monday discussed how they will use the Inflation Reduction Act for conservation efforts and renewable energy projects.
Republicans push termination of economic growth agency, Democrats call for reform
The agency has been hailed as essential to combating past economic recessions, but has recently been criticized for wasteful spending on luxury gifts for business leaders.
Overdraft fees could drop to as low as $3 under new Biden proposal
The change could potentially eliminate billions of dollars in fee revenue for the nation’s biggest banks, which were gearing up for a battle even before Wednesday’s announcement. Exactly how much revenue depends on which version of the new regulation is adopted.
Republicans push to kill agency credited for rebuilding Arizona’s economy after Great Recession
Republicans introduced a bill to close Arizona’s economic development agency, which was created in 2011 in response to the Great Recession.
Christmas shopping online? Here’s how you can still support local businesses.
Forget Amazon—the Arizona Marketplace features more than 50 local vendors that offer everything from state pride apparel to Arizona-made beauty products.
Biden wants to replace all lead pipes in Arizona within 10 years
The proposed rule would require utility companies to locate and dig up roughly 12,000 lead pipes statewide within 10 years to ensure clean drinking water for Arizonans and to protect children’s health.