U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) said the House Financial Service Committee has recently approved her two bills aimed at seeking a bipartisan solution to the bureaucracy that is hindering citizens from securing jobs and starting businesses.

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) recently said a proposed plan to designate land in Pinal County as a historic place would result in the inability to use the site, known as Oak Flat, for copper mining and damage the state's economy.

The Arizona Department of Transportation said charities in the state benefit greatly from drivers who purchase specialty license plates.

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) said it will be holding three meetings to gather public input regarding its UNS Electric rate case.

Joint Corp., a Scottsdale-based company that owns more than 320 chiropractic clinics in the U.S., recently said that Richard Kerley has been appointed lead director.

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) questioned the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) federal land acquisitions and its request for funding to buy more land following a recent House Natural Resources Subcommittee hearing.

The Arizona Corporation Commission recently approved an agreement under which a bigger amount of renewable energy can be purchased by PayPal and Arizona State University.

The Arizona Corporation Commission recently approved several rail crossing improvement and upgrade projects throughout the state.

Western Area Power Administration, which markets and transmits wholesale electricity to 15 states, including Arizona, recently was awarded the 2016 Technology Transfer Award from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) for a project aimed at ensuring the safety of workers near high-voltage lines.

After several years of low runoff averages, the Salt River Project is excited about what project leaders hope to be a more average runoff level this year.

U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) urged Congress this week to compel the Federal Aviation Administration to take action to reduce aircraft noise in the Phoenix area and across the U.S.

As more solar users sell their excess energy back to utility companies, the push for reform in Arizona's net metering policies by Tucson Electric Power and Arizona Public Service is just the first wave of likely changes on the horizon as the power industry struggles to balance the costs and benefits of solar energy.

Transparency in corporations is important to the customers and company alike, and recently, Western Area Power Administration, which sells and transmits electricity to 15 western states, including Arizona, shared the status of its operations in its 2016 State of Assets report to customers and interested parties.

Arizona business owners will have the opportunity to watch a video of Jerry Colangelo, former Phoenix Suns executive, sharing advice on starting a new business at the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Division at 1300 W. Washington St. in Phoenix. 

The Arizona Corporation Commission began hearings Tuesday on an application from UNS Electric, the UniSource-owned electric provider for Santa Cruz and Mohave counties, to raise its rates.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently renewed Executive Order 2016-03 to prevent state agencies from making new regulatory rules, extending the moratorium until Dec. 31. Ducey said he hopes renewal of the order facilitates the ease of job creation within the state.

U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) said legislation recently approved by the House will benefit small-business owners in Arizona and their businesses endeavors.

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and the Maricopa Association of Governments will host a panel discussion Thursday to explore how Arizona's business and education communities can work together to strengthen and grow the state's economy.

U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said the recent announcement that Arizona's Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) will be receiving an additional $10 million per year over 10 years in Forest Service funding is an important step forward in advancing forest thinning projects in the state.

Arizona Polymer Flooring (APF) said it recently acquired Super-Krete, a California-based concrete manufacturer, and hopes to improve its industrial and decorative flooring offerings.