In this month's Contractor's Corner podcast, we learn about a small Arizona installer that invests time and money into global volunteer efforts.

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BUSINESS Coyotes minority owner suspended by NHL following arrest Arizona Coyotes minority owner Andrew Barroway was suspended indefinitely by the NHL on Friday following his arrest for domestic violence in Colorado. March 25, 2023 Hobbs will veto legislation blocking municipalities from taxing groceries Gov. Katie Hobbs is going to veto legislation to block cities and towns from taxing groceries. March 24, 2023 LG to spend $5.5B building Queen Creek battery factories A Korean battery maker with plans to spend a billion-plus dollars on a plant in Queen Creek says it will nearly quadruple the investment. March 24, 2023 368 affordable housing units coming to Glendale A new West Valley construction project valued at $120 million broke ground Friday. Called Centerline at Glendale, the development will eventually offer more than 350 affordable housing units. March 24, 2023 Lesko joins lawmakers calling for limits on TikTok in U.S. Arizona Republican Congresswoman Debbie Lesko is one of the latest to join a growing bipartisan chorus of federal lawmakers who want to limit or ban the social media app TikTok in the U.S. March 24, 2023 IRS updates virtual assets question on tax forms Tax season is upon us, and the IRS is updating its questions regarding digital assets like cryptocurrency. March 24, 2023 Arizona bill would give teachers a $10K raise Education advocates are pushing to increase pay for Arizona’s public school teachers. They are backing a bill sponsored by state representative and former teacher Matt Gress, who wants to boost salaries by $10,000. The bill is expected to be considered on Monday. March 24, 2023 Arizona has 5th-highest average gas price in the U.S. Arizona is now averaging the fifth-highest gas price in the country. AAA says the state is averaging $4.17 as of Friday. March 24, 2023 During Oak Flat hearing, U.S. says it may release new report When President Joe Biden took office, his administration acted quickly to unpublish an environmental report that gave the green light to a proposed copper mine in the Oak Flat area of Tonto National Forest. But it may soon republish the report.→ More news from the Fronteras Desk March 23, 2023 AZ Legislature passes bill to block cities from taxing groceries The state Legislature passed a bill that would overrule the ability of cities and towns to levy taxes on groceries. Food taxes raise about $161 million for cities every year. March 23, 2023 AZ GOP lawmakers say they're racing to beat a budget deadline The GOP-led Arizona Legislature appears to be trying again to approve a budget and send it to Gov, Katie Hobbs. The last one resulted in her veto after lawmakers did not negotiate with her on the plan. This time, legislative leaders say they’re working against a deadline. March 23, 2023 Divided council approves $2.5M emergency fund for displaced Phoenix mobile home residents After many months of mobile home residents begging Phoenix leaders to help them fight evictions, the city council took action Wednesday night. But no one seemed satisfied with the outcome. March 23, 2023 This Arizona bakery is a James Beard Award semifinalist The kitchen is buzzing with activity at JL Patisserie in Scottsdale. Baguettes and croissants are in the oven and quiches are being prepared. At the center of it all is Jenna Leurquin, the owner of the bakery and a café in central Phoenix. JL Patisserie is a semi-finalist for a James Beard Award in the outstanding bakery category. March 22, 2023 Fontes asks court to order Finchem to pay thousands in sanctions Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has asked an Arizona Superior Court judge to order Mark Finchem to pay about $67,000 in sanctions. March 22, 2023 Bill would ban toll roads on Arizona highways In a bipartisan vote, the Arizona Senate overwhelmingly passed a Democrat-driven bill that would ban the conversion of state-maintained streets and highways into toll roads. March 22, 2023 Lawmaker attempts to revive AZ housing bill amid bipartisan opposition A major controversial effort to combat the housing crisis at the state Capitol went down in bipartisan flames last week, but the bill’s sponsor isn’t giving up. March 22, 2023 U.S. Supreme Court chews on Jack Daniel's dog toy dispute The Supreme Court is hearing a spirited dispute Wednesday between whiskey maker Jack Daniel’s and the manufacturer of a squeaking dog toy that parodies the liquor's bottle and label. March 22, 2023 Phoenix city manager wants $114M in surplus to go to workers Thanks to high inflation generating more sales tax revenue, a one-time boost in state shared income tax revenues and savings from unfilled positions, Phoenix has a budget surplus of $134 million. City Manager Jeff Barton wants most of the surplus to go to employees.→ More Arizona business news March 22, 2023 AZ to begin requalifying 2.5M AHCCCS users Starting April 1, AHCCCS, Arizona’s Medicaid program, will start its redetermination process. The idea is to ensure all 2.5 million members still qualify for AHCCCS — and that includes thousands of older adults. March 21, 2023 Custom jeweler Jenny Vaughn: Made in Arizona Jenny Vaughn is enamored by metal. She has made a career out of melting it down, reshaping it and making beautiful things out of it. Vaughn is an independent custom jeweler as well as lead jewelry instructor at the Mesa Arts Center. March 21, 2023 Pages123456789…next ›last »