AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSan Tan Valley Business: The town’s 2.25% sales tax took effect Oct. 1, bringing the general rate inside town limits to 8.95%. Businesses must update state tax filings and obtain a town license by Dec. 31. Flood Recovery: Camp Verde is assessing extensive flood damage as officials weigh a costly recovery; local businesses can access recovery resources. Flooding also lifted Lake Powell more than 20 feet from its September low, though the reservoir remains just over a quarter full. Energy & Mining: Pinal County has about 25,000 acres approved for or under construction for clean-energy projects, as power demand grows. Rio Tinto approved $144 million for an Arizona copper project, while Freeport approved a $4.5 billion mine expansion. State Policy: Democrats’ election gains put them on track to control Arizona’s Legislature for the first time in decades, raising the stakes for budget, tax and energy decisions. Consumer Protection: A $220 million GM settlement over sharing drivers’ data includes $5.9 million for Arizona and new limits on the automaker’s use of consumer information.
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