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Rising wages could not keep pace with rising prices in Arizona in 2021

Rising wages could not keep pace with rising prices in Arizona in 2021

“People can’t buy as much with the given amount of income once prices have risen,” despite the increase in wages, said George Hammond, director of the Economic and Business Research Center at the University of Arizona. “And that’s a bad thing, there’s no getting around that.”
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Sinema, Kelly should protect Arizona businesses

Sinema, Kelly should protect Arizona businesses

Senators Kelly and Sinema should help keep Arizona’s economy and communities like ours strong by opposing policies that would boost union power at the expense of local businesses and workers alike.
Gov. Ducey launches effort to hire veterans

Gov. Ducey launches effort to hire veterans

“Arizona has a message for the men and women who’ve served our country in uniform – we value your experience, we value your skills and we want you to come work for our state,” Ducey said.
Electric jolt: Arizona to get millions to develop EV-charging network

Electric jolt: Arizona to get millions to develop EV-charging network

“We want to have a complete and functioning network of charging stations across the country,” said Marc Geller, a spokesperson for the Electric Vehicle Association. “It’s not going to help someone who’s driving in Arizona, if they cross into New Mexico and suddenly there’s an incompatibility.”
Phoenix Skyhawks' recreational flag football league available in Queen Creek

Phoenix Skyhawks' recreational flag football league available in Queen Creek

Get your future Super Bowl champ playing in a recreational flag football league hosted by the Phoenix Skyhawks.
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Arizona celebrates 110 years of statehood today

Arizona celebrates 110 years of statehood today

“We live in the most beautiful state in the nation, full of endless possibility, opportunity and optimism. We aim high and think big. Our way is tried and true. We will keep Arizona – Arizona.”
Dole teams with Bashas' Family of Stores to grant learning gardens to area elementary schools

Dole teams with Bashas' Family of Stores to grant learning gardens to area elementary schools

“What better way to provide good, nutritious food than through a learning garden. We are thrilled to be partnering with Captain Planet Foundation and Bashas’ and Food City grocery stores for a sixth year to grant these learning gardens to Arizona elementary schools,” said Laura Pedersen, sales director at Dole Packaged Foods.
Queen Creek PD grows: 5 new officers graduate from police academy

Queen Creek PD grows: 5 new officers graduate from police academy

Queen Creek Police Officer David Valenzuela earned the most honors as top recruit, exemplary recruit, top firearms and top physical conditioning in the class.