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215,493 accommodation and food services businesses in the U.S. have between one and four employees in 2016

By LocalLabs News Service | Nov 3, 2019

There were 215,493 accommodation and food services businesses in the U.S. that had between one and four employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
119,258 accommodation and food services businesses in the U.S. have between five and nine employees in 2016

By LocalLabs News Service | Nov 3, 2019

There were 119,258 accommodation and food services businesses in the U.S. that had between five and nine employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
GUEST VIEW: Local conference reminds of America’s failing infrastructure—and what can be done to fix it

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 5, 2017

Arizona’s infrastructure received a “C” rating from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in 2015. However, the state is faring better on its report card than the country overall. The group recently graded the nation’s infrastructure a D+.
Community volunteers help Tempe students boost reading skills

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 29, 2017

Retirees in Tempe have been helping the younger generation improve their reading skills for over a decade.
Central Arizona Shelter Services works to restore independence to area's homeless

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 27, 2017

The Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) has been working to meet the needs of those individuals who are homeless.
Franks subcommittee to examine 'ethical responsibilities' of plaintiff lawyer Rx ads

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 22, 2017

A U.S. House subcommittee on which Arizona Congressman Trent Franks (R-8) serves will hold a hearing tomorrow regarding the impact and oversight of plaintiff lawyer television ads that pitch lawsuits against makers of prescription drugs.
Arizona Chamber, other business groups lose Supreme Court challenge to minimum wage law

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 9, 2017

The Arizona Supreme Court has decided against a case that claims Proposition 206, which will raise the minimum wage, is unconstitutional.
New WIC delivery adjustments benefit families, retailers

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 8, 2017

Arizona WIC families and retailers will see improvements in convenience, accuracy and speed when the program integrates electronic benefits transfer into its existing Health and Nutrition Delivery System (HANDS).
Arizona bill preventing state taxes on gold investments has become law

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 6, 2017

An Arizona lawmaker has won a fight for a tax break for gold investors.
Arizona legislation makes house sharing easier

By LocalLabs News Service | May 31, 2017

Legislation in Arizona will make it easier to rent a home on a short-term basis and give drivers more power in photo radar situations.
Maryland company buys student complex near Arizona State

By LocalLabs News Service | May 24, 2017

Maryland’s Preferred Apartment Communities (PAC) has recently acquired an apartment complex near Arizona State University.
Coal Miners, Elected Officials Rally in Support of Navajo Power Plant

By LocalLabs News Service | May 17, 2017

More than 100 policymakers, business leaders and coal miners gathered in support of keeping the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) operating decades into the future at a rally held in conjunction with a U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) listening session Monday.
Republicans consider adding Schweikert-backed reinsurance program to health care plan

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 24, 2017

As Congress remains in recess, some experts are weighing in on a proposed amendment to the American Health Care Act — the Republican health care replacement plan.Two members of the Freedom Caucus, including Arizona Congressman David Schweikert (R-6), want to re-establish a reinsurance — or risk sharing — program, similar to one previously in place under the Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare.
Tech summit highlights importance of research facilities in Arizona

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 21, 2017

Together with the governor’s office and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Arizona Commerce Authority hosted the Arizona Tech Innovation Summit last month to discuss the state with leading professionals and investors.
Study finds major benefits to keeping Navajo Generating Station operational

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

The latest news out of the battle over the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) gives the coal plant an edge that could keep it in operation beyond 2019, according to a study presented at the Arizona Corporation Commission meeting on Thursday.
Poll says GOP voters strongly support issue on which Trump, McCain and Flake agree: Tax Reform

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 28, 2017

Arizona U.S. Senators John McCain (R) and Jeff Flake (R) have publicly disagreed with President Donald Trump on a number of issues. A new poll out this week, however, shows that Republican voters are support at least one policy where the three Republican elected officials agree: Tax reform.
Judge bursts balloon company's lease deal

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 11, 2017

Pima County’s $15 million lease deal with the space balloon company World View was recently ruled invalid by Pima County Superior Court Judge Catherine Woods.
Meetings and events: Tax assistance, book sale and crafts class

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 7, 2017

Anthony Smith, a Pinal County supervisor, promoted the county's upcoming special book sale, junk and jewels class, and AARP Tax-Aide during Monday's meeting of the Grande Valley Republican Women.
McCain, Flake applaud Trump's pick for Supreme Court

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 31, 2017

President Donald Trump named federal appeals court Judge Neil Gorsuch as his nominee to fill the vacant U.S. Supreme Court seat previously occupied by the late Justice Antonin Scalia. U.S. senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) praised the president's pick.
ASU, PayPal team up to buy solar power

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 13, 2017

Arizona State University (ASU) and PayPal recently came together on a deal to buy renewable energy from the newly opened Red Rock Solar Plant.

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