State Economy
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Biden initiatives bring 11,000 new electric vehicle jobs to Arizona
Training programs have popped up across the Valley to help the workforce meet demand brought on by the state’s blossoming electric vehicle manufacturing sector.
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Rep. Gallego and Gov. Hobbs secure win on keeping Arizona gas prices from spiking
While Republican legislators’ plans to secure lower gas costs have failed, Democratic lawmakers have succeeded in keeping prices low for the second straight year.
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State Official: 1864 abortion ban gives Arizona ‘black eye’
A summit of elected officials convened in Phoenix to learn about its success in future-proofing democracy as the state’s recently-revived 1864 abortion ban threatens to move Arizona back into the past.
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OPINION: State and local leaders from across the nation shine spotlight on Phoenix’s vitality
Four years ago, Phoenix and the nation faced a global pandemic that we had not seen in generations. In addition to the tragic loss of life, small businesses struggled to stay afloat while millions of Americans lost their jobs. Additionally, the pandemic highlighted longstanding inequities around access to affordable housing, broadband access, and much more.…
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How Gov. Hobbs plans to wipe out over 80% of medical debt for Arizonans like Misty
$30 million in funding from the Biden administration has been allocated to pay off up to $2 billion in medical debt currently held by Arizona residents.
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Hobbs vetoed major housing legislation. Here’s what’s still in the works.
Even though a significant piece of housing legislation was blocked by Hobbs, lawmakers are hopeful other housing affordability bills will become law.
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We mapped out all 400 apartment complexes accused of rent price-fixing in Arizona
The Arizona Attorney General is suing nine real estate conglomerates for conspiring to create a rent monopoly.
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VIDEO: Arizona’s 13 billionaires have seen their wealth nearly double
@coppercourier While your taxes may have gone up since Trump’s temporary 2017 tax break was passed, Arizona’s 13 billionaires have seen their wealth nearly double—from $25 billion to $42B. #azpol #aznews #beballotready #everythingarizona #uscongress #mesa #scottsdale #tucson ♬ original sound – Copper Courier
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VIDEO: Rep. David Schweikert wants to dismantle social security. Here’s what East Valley seniors have to say about it.
@coppercourier Here’s what East Valley seniors think about US congressman @repdavid’s attempts to dismantle Social Security. #azpol #aznews #beballotready #everythingarizona #uscongress #mesa #scottsdale #tucson ♬ original sound – Copper Courier
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AG Kris Mayes joins lawsuit to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger after statewide listening tour
The Federal Trade Commission said the $24.6 billion acquisition would raise prices for consumers and diminish competition in the grocery industry.
