AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChip Workforce: Arizona community colleges are expanding fast-track semiconductor training as chipmakers face a potential U.S. shortfall of 157,000 workers by 2030. Rio Salado’s tuition-free course connects students with Arizona employers. Data-Center Power: Companies are looking to repurpose aircraft engines from Tucson’s military boneyard as generators, tapping a new source of electricity for power-hungry data centers. Aerospace: Virgin Galactic completed its first next-generation spaceship at its Mesa factory and moved it to New Mexico for testing, with passenger flights targeted for 2027. Transportation: Yuma County received $2 million for design work to improve the Fortuna Road rail crossing and ease delays to people and freight. State Policy: Democrats’ historic takeover of Arizona government sets up a new policy environment, with budget pressures and potential tax fights among the challenges facing lawmakers and businesses.
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