Category Archives: Economy

“Mickelson story illustrates this point: You can thrive in Arizona, not in California” by Senator Al Melvin

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

Pro golfer Phil Mickelson brought up an important issue that many people around the nation are facing today – they are being overtaxed and essentially penalized for their success in life. While Mickelson did not explicitly state that the “drastic … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Media Appearances, Uncategorized

President-elect Biggs looks ahead to the legislative session

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

Senate President-elect Andy Biggs sits down with Arizona Capitol Television to talk about the upcoming legislative session.

Posted in Budget, Economy, Media Appearances

Yuma senator ‘glad’ for role in turning around state’s economy

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

BY MARA KNAUB @YSMaraKnaub   Sen. Don Shooter, R-Yuma, is happy to have had a part in turning around the state’s multimillion-dollar budget deficit. His hope for the new year is “to continue keeping the state solvent and still encourage … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Jobs

Majority Leader featured on Arizona Week

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

Arizona Week took a half-hour look at the state of Arizona’s economy this month.  Senate Majority Leader Andy Biggs was featured, discussing where we stand and where we are headed.  http://playpbs.azpm.org/video/2287892291

Posted in Economy, Jobs, Media Appearances

Senator Lewis featured on Fox 10 News

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

Senator Jerry Lewis appeared on Fox 10 News Tuesday night to talk about the Commerce Department’s threat to end a tomato importation agreement with Mexico, potentially killing thousands of jobs in Arizona. http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=7821675

Posted in Economy, Jobs

Governor, Legislature score big wins for business 2nd year in a row

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Glenn Hamer, President & CEO, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry (File photo) If Yogi Berra were a political analyst, he might describe the May 3 passage of HB2815 as the second consecutive year that the Legislature passed a once-in-a-generation … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Economy, Jobs, Media Appearances, Taxes

Key Economists: Arizona Economy is Slowing Down

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

   Majority Leader says it’s a reminder of fragile economy; time to prepare, not spend  A group of key economists released a new report today, predicting the state’s economy is slowing down. The Finance Advisory Committee announced at its meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy

Super Bowl, Tourism Growth show Arizona is a great place to visit

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

Newly-released tourism figures and the choice of Arizona to host the 2015 Super Bowl is fresh evidence that Arizona is not seeing a downturn due to the state’s tough stand on illegal immigration.  National Football League owners voted recently to … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy

Arizona’s Quiet Comeback by Sen. Al Melvin

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

If you follow coverage of the economy in the U.S. and around the world, you know there is much hand-wringing that we could fall into another recession.Europe can’t seem to work its way out of a debt crisis, and here … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy

Minerals mining in Arizona can help spur U.S. economic growth by Sen. Al Melvin, R-Tucson, and Joe Hart, Arizona State Mine Inspector

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

The explosion in worldwide demand for minerals is good for Arizona’s mineral producers, including the state’s copper mines, which produce more copper than all the other 49 states combined and account for more than 60 percent of the nation’s total … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Growth