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Arizona ranks 10th among states for inbound migration

By John Breslin | Feb 9, 2017

Arizona has inched into the top 10 states with more people arriving than leaving, according to the 40th annual survey carried out by one of the country’s largest moving firms.
Net metering rates ending; credits for new solar customers being cut

By John Breslin | Jan 23, 2017

Net metering for new solar customers is coming to an end following the decision by energy regulators to change the way individuals with panels are charged by utilities.
Change in White House could leave new college rules in doubt

By John Breslin | Jan 16, 2017

Sweeping new regulations covering higher education institutions, particularly for-profit colleges,are due to take effect in July, but it is unclear where the Trump administration stands on them and whether they will remain intact.
States urged to enact right to earn living laws

By John Breslin | Jan 9, 2017

As state legislatures across the country prepare to convene for the 2017 session, lawmakers are being urged to enact laws to allow individuals to earn a living without excessive regulation.
Arizona Corporation Commission weighing change in solar credit rates

By John Breslin | Dec 19, 2016

Energy regulators in Arizona are weighing whether to make rate changes for rooftop solar power customers, including whether to cut credits.
Home baking: an issue that unites right and left

By John Breslin | Dec 9, 2016

Loosening restrictions on home baking and other domestic food making is an issue that unites both sides of the political spectrum, according to an advocacy group that pushes for fewer restrictions.
Chandler-based Insys Therapeutics under legal scrutiny over opioid sales

By John Breslin | Nov 28, 2016

Pressure, both financial and legal, is growing on an Arizona-based drug company that relied on the sales of a powerful opioid to drive its revenue.
Most 2016 voters against legislation to proliferate lawsuits, finds Election night survey

By John Breslin | Nov 10, 2016

Lawyers benefit most from lawsuits, while victims and consumers are least likely to benefit, according to an Election Day survey commissioned by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform.
Health exchanges predicted to collapse as Republicans push for market-based reforms

By John Breslin | Oct 29, 2016

Health insurance exchanges for individuals are collapsing and will fall apart no matter who controls the various branches of government following the election, one health expert is predicting.
Solar energy advocates still spending on commission race

By John Breslin | Oct 23, 2016

Solar energy advocates are financially backing certain candidates for seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Solar power company agrees to pay $1.5 million for air quality violations at Gila Bend plant

By John Breslin | Sep 27, 2016

The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) said Arizona Solar One, operators of Solano Generating Station in Gila Bend, has agreed to pay a $1.5 million fine for violations of air quality regulations that occurred between June 2014 and January 2016.
Senate bill is a 'Band-Aid' on a collapsing Obamacare, critic says

By John Breslin | Sep 15, 2016

A federal bill designed to scrap the individual mandate penalty in counties with one or no insurer offering plans on the Affordable Care Act exchanges is a "Band-Aid" to protect those on the front lines of the collapsing Obamacare, according to a leading critic of the Affordable Care Act.
Analyst: Taxpayers getting raw deal over credits and loans to Tesla, SolarCity

By John Breslin | Jul 29, 2016

Taxpayers are getting a raw deal as both Tesla and SolarCity have swept up hundreds of millions in government loan guarantees and credits, according to a leading policy analyst.
UniSource modifies proposed energy rate package

By John Breslin | Jun 24, 2016

A utility company in Arizona has modified its proposed new rate packages in the face of opposition to hikes in charges.
Arizona committed to upping trade with Mexico

By John Breslin | Jun 13, 2016

Arizona is working to ensure the state is Mexico’s preferred business partner, according to the Arizona-Mexico Commission (AMC) , the state commission charged with forging trade ties along the border.
Lesko calls solar industry's proposed ballot measure "awful" for AZ consumers

By John Breslin | May 24, 2016

Solar panel leasing companies and Arizona lawmakers have stepped back from a probable bruising battle over competing ballot measures to change the state’s energy use laws.

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