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Arizona's 100 biggest employers in 2025, ranked
Arizona's economic juggernaut has been slowing, casting shadows over job prospects around the state. The unemployment rate and layoffs have been rising a bit, while job growth and help-wanted postings have stagnated. A recession could make the...

Arizona Department of Revenue reminds taxpayers of upcoming TPT filing deadlines
Taxpayers who file transaction privilege tax (TPT) returns in Arizona are being reminded by the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) that monthly filings are now due. The department is encouraging filers to submit their returns ahead of the...
Arizona Sonoran Completes PFS Drilling and Initiates DFS Infill Drilling Program
All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained or incorporated by reference in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within...

Canadians ditch US real estate assets amid political, economic uncertainty
“The polarizing political climate in the United States is prompting many Canadians to reconsider how and where they spend their time and money,” says said Phil Soper, president and CEO, Royal LePage. “Canadians have been the most important foreign...

Which Arizona companies employ the most workers in 2025?
Take a look through Arizona's top 100 employers in 2025.Mark Henle And Megan Mendoza/The Republic No. 100 (tied): Casino del Sol | Tucson casinos and entertainment venues | 2025 employees: 1,500 | 2024 employees: N/A | Ownership: Tribal |...

DPC Companies breaks ground on new industrial park in Chandler
DPC Companies has begun construction on Chandler Innovation Park, a new industrial development located at the northeast corner of Arizona Avenue and Ryan Road in Chandler. The project will include three buildings totaling approximately 327,776...

SBA offers disaster loans for Coconino County businesses affected by wildfires
Eli Crane, U.S. Representative from Arizona's 2nd Congressional District | BallotpediaEli Crane, U.S. Representative from Arizona's 2nd Congressional District | Ballotpedia Last week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that...

Why military conversions are big business for executive jet producers
With their long-endurance performance, plentiful onboard power and ability to carry a broad variety of intelligence-gathering sensors, the current breed of big business jets is attracting an increasing number of customers for military...

How national politics invaded Arizona's city boards
This week on The Gaggle, the podcast discusses how a conservative wave is impacting local governments in Arizona, ousting established officials. Hosts Ron Hansen and Mary Jo Pitzl are joined by Harvard associate professor Justin de...

Local opinion: Water first, followed by economic development
The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer: Michael A. Chihak Tucson is experiencing its third-driest monsoon season since record-keeping began 130 years ago. Only the monsoons in 2020 and 2024 were drier, the Arizona Daily Star...

Phoenix Hose Supplier Adds Fourth Arizona Branch
TIPCO Technologies company Alternative Hose announced Tuesday that it will open a fourth location in its home state — and sixth overall — next week. The hydraulic and industrial hose supplier said the new branch in Tucson would bring the company...

Early voting begins in special election for Arizona Congressional District 7
Democrat Adelita Grijalva and Republican Daniel Butierez are running for the vacant seat left by Adelita's father, Raúl. TOLLESON, Ariz. — The topic of immigration and the border took center stage at the first debate for Arizona’s 7th...

Byrna Technologies: An Overlooked Less-Lethal Self Defense Company
Byrna Technologies fills a unique niche in personal defense, offering effective, less-lethal launchers that align with societal trends favoring non-lethal alternatives. Rapid expansion into big-box retail and a strong e-commerce presence are...

Cooper's 'unfinished business' brings him back to Raiders
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The lack of sleep and the early-morning flight from Dallas to Las Vegas followed by his first Raiders practice was taking its toll on Amari Cooper by the time late Tuesday afternoon rolled around. But Cooper was also excited...

NBA Champ Tells Shaquille O’Neal About Pat Riley’s Warning After Trade Rejection
Pat Riley is still a big disciplinarian. He wouldn’t care which superstar was standing opposite him if you challenged his beliefs. Take any player—LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O’Neal, and the most recent Jimmy Butler. Despite their...

D-FW is the nation’s 2nd largest apartment building market in 2025
While work has slowed from historic highs, Dallas-Fort Worth is second in the nation for new apartment construction in 2025 — adding more rental units than entire states like Georgia and Arizona. The Dallas metro is expected to welcome nearly...
The financial sector and global dollar system
Editors' note: This column first appeared as a chapter in the CEPR book, The Economic Consequences of the Second Trump Administration: A Preliminary Assessment, edited by Gary Gensler, Simon Johnson, Ugo Panizza and Beatrice Weder di Mauro. The...

Raiders insider reveals big trust factor on Amari Cooper trade: 'They wanted...'
The Las Vegas Raiders have signed back a time-trusted wide receiver, Amari Cooper, on Monday (August 25), Adam Schefter reported. Now 31, this brings Cooper back to the team where his NFL career with, after 10 long years. Las Vegas Raiders head...

Comerica to Participate in 2025 Barclays Global Financial Services Conference; Announces Details for Conference Call to Review Third Quarter 2025 Earnings
DALLAS, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) announced it will participate in the 2025 Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. Comerica Incorporated also provided details for its third...

Arizona colleges with high Hispanic enrollment at risk of losing grant funding
TUCSON, AZ (AZFamily) — The Department of Justice says it will not defend the Hispanic-Serving Institutions grant program that’s currently being challenged in court. The program gives out hundreds of millions of dollars to colleges and...