On the Record
Arizona leaders making the case for Arizona growth, in their own words.
AXIOS: Arizona's grid ranks among the top five most reliable in the nation — no rolling blackouts, no lost market share. That reliability is exactly why manufacturers keep choosing Arizona.
The Mike Broomhead Show: From $12 billion to $265 billion — TSMC is calling Arizona home. Smart policy, workforce investment, and the largest engineering class in the country at ASU made it happen.
Court decision clears final legal hurdle for Marana hotel project
The Arizona Supreme Court has declined to review a legal challenge involving a planned hotel development in Marana, leaving in place an appellate ruling that the project’s development agreement is not subject to referendum.
Hermosa critical minerals mining project reaches major federal permitting milestone
The U.S. Forest Service earlier this month issued the Final Record of Decision (ROD) for the Hermosa Critical Minerals Project in Southern Arizona’s Patagonia Mountains, completing the federal environmental review required for portions of the project planned on National Forest land. The decision follows several years of environmental study, public input, tribal and interagency consultation.
Arizona Chamber leader says computers should join state’s five C’s
Arizona Chamber CEO Danny Seiden says computers should join Arizona's five C's as one of the state's economic pillars.
Arizona Chamber event makes the case for growth at “Better In My Backyard” Barbecue
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry this week hosted its “Better In My Backyard” Barbecue, bringing together business leaders, lawmakers, and economic development officials to defend responsible growth in Arizona and counter a rising tide of opposition to development projects across the state.
Arizona manufacturers join national push for federal permitting reform
With Congress weighing a slate of federal permitting reforms over the next two weeks, national and Arizona manufacturing leaders are urging lawmakers to modernize outdated processes that they say are slowing down job-creating projects in every corner of the country.
Arizona Chamber’s 2025 Energy Summit highlights EPA’s push for “American energy dominance”
At the recent Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2025 Energy Summit, utility executives, energy providers, policymakers, and advanced manufacturing leaders gathered for an in-depth discussion on the state’s energy future. The program featured panels on grid leadership, Arizona’s evolving power supply, advanced manufacturing, and energy-driven economic development, along with remarks from U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.
Chamber Column: Much to be thankful for as holidays approach
We are proudly joining the Arizona Chamber’s new “Better in My Backyard” coalition to help promote Arizona’s true story of success and continue to build stronger communities where responsible development drives opportunity.
Opinion: How a Kansas town’s bold infrastructure bet is a roadmap for Maricopa County’s growth
More than a decade ago, the small town of Edgerton, Kansas, faced a choice: maintain the status quo or plan for the future.
Arizona Chamber CEO: Modernize Regulations to Boost Growth, Reduce Emissions
Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Danny Seiden testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee about the burden that stringent emissions regulations inflict on businesses without providing any environmental benefit.
Arizona can’t afford L.A.-style dysfunction
We’re fortunate that in Arizona we don’t have city governments that are as openly hostile to job creation and a competitive business environment as L.A.
Not yet, anyway. We can’t get too comfortable.
Phoenix lands in top 5 for economic growth in US, study finds
Two Valley cities ranked in the top 10 of a recent economic study examining how the U.S. economy grew between 2019 and 2023.
The study from Coworking Cafe ranked Phoenix as No. 4 in terms of economic growth between those years.
New natural gas pipeline to boost Arizona energy reliability
A major pipeline is set to bring relief to Arizona’s growing energy demands. Transwestern Pipeline Co. announced plans to build a $5.3 billion natural gas conduit stretching nearly 500 miles from West Texas to the Valley.
Why BNSF’s $3.2B rail project will push Arizona’s economy forward
BNSF is working to develop a state-of-the-art freight rail facility in northwest Maricopa County near Phoenix. When complete, Logistics Park Phoenix (LPP) will add critical rail capacity, supporting Arizona’s growth and prosperity by efficiently processing and delivering the goods families and businesses use every day.
Growth isn't the problem—it's the answer
Arizona’s population and job growth over the last five years are transforming our state into a national leader for innovation and opportunity. From TSMC’s record-breaking semiconductor investment to homegrown success stories like Axon and major relocations like Dutch Bros, Arizona is proving that when we say yes to growth, we build a stronger future. Don’t buy into the fear—responsible growth funds better schools, safer roads, and more jobs.
Opinion: Data centers are a backbone of Arizona’s economy
We’ve seen a lot in the news lately about “data centers.” But what exactly are they, and why should Arizonans care?
Think of a data center as a digital warehouse—a secure, high-powered facility where the information that drives our modern lives is stored and managed. From the apps on your smartphone to streaming services, rideshare platforms, cloud-based work tools, banking systems, and national defense network—it all runs on data, and that data needs a home.
Majority of Arizona and Scottsdale voters back Axon HQ project, economic development legislation
A new statewide poll shows broad support for Axon’s proposed international headquarters project and legislation that would allow companies to build housing and hotels on their campuses, with voters in Scottsdale—the site of the proposed development—also backing the plan.