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Two proposals from state Sen. J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, that passed the Senate Finance Committee last week would give tax relief to businesses in this period of high inflation.

Both Senate bills, which have passed a second reading, are supported by the National Federation of Independent Business, a small business advocacy group.

In this guest column, the CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Arizona state director for the National Federation of Independent Business argue why the new noncompete clause proposal from the Federal Trade Commission would do more harm than good.

(The Center Square) - The Arizona economy experienced an increased labor force and decreased unemployment between November and December 2022, according to a new report from the Office of Economic Opportunity.

(The Center Square) – The Phoenix metropolitan area has the highest annual inflation rate in the nation.

It’s fair to say that employers and employees see employer-provided health benefits as a significant value add in their relationship.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Arizona state director for National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) says Arizona is now ready to weather economic headwinds.

Lynda Fleischer, the owner of the Flagstaff restaurant Altitudes Bar & Grill, told The Arizona Sun Times that the Flagstaff minimum wage increase will be challenging for businesses like hers.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - On Monday, the Small Business PAC has endorsed 32 candidates for Arizona Legislature.

Companies will get a break on the personal property taxes they pay on equipment, which members of the business community hope will help spur economic development and attract major manufacturers to Arizona.