My View: Tax battle weighs on Arizona businesses Business group leader says standoff leaves Arizona employers unable to budget or plan capital purchases against a tax code that may not match federal rules.

Business group leader says standoff leaves Arizona employers unable to budget or plan capital purchases against a tax code that may not match federal rules.

How this CEO's AI tool prevents falls in senior care facilities Meet an Arizona medtech startup founder whose successful product is named after one of the Beatles.

Meet an Arizona medtech startup founder whose successful product is named after one of the Beatles.

California firm bets on Tempe manufacturing hub A 25-acre office park could soon be transformed into an advanced manufacturing hub.

A 25-acre office park could soon be transformed into an advanced manufacturing hub.

Country clubs are getting younger. But it's coming at a cost. A new challenge is emerging for country club operators.

A new challenge is emerging for country club operators.

VC guru shows Phoenix audience the way Bill Gurley passed on an early investment in Google when the company had just 25 employees. He described it as a huge mistake that kept him motivated.

Bill Gurley passed on an early investment in Google when the company had just 25 employees. He described it as a huge mistake that kept him motivated.

AZ's tallest tower eyes groundbreaking by early 2027 The downtown Phoenix project was originally expected to cost $350 million when announced in 2019, and its costs have now nearly doubled. Here's the latest on its timeline projections.

The downtown Phoenix project was originally expected to cost $350 million when announced in 2019, and its costs have now nearly doubled. Here's the latest on its timeline projections.

ViaWest buys 53 acres in West Valley ViaWest has scooped up another West Valley site.

ViaWest has scooped up another West Valley site.

New York sushi experience coming to Valley Plus, Smalls Sliders upcoming Valley stores will open in drive-thru-only shipping containers.

Plus, Smalls Sliders upcoming Valley stores will open in drive-thru-only shipping containers.

These billionaires are the nation's top philanthropic donors The nation's top 50 donors contributed $22.4 billion last year. Here are the billionaires who topped the list.

The nation's top 50 donors contributed $22.4 billion last year. Here are the billionaires who topped the list.

Australian chip firm sets up shop in Tempe Pat Gelsinger, the former Intel CEO, has joined the board of the Australian company that is planting roots in the East Valley to develop advanced computer chip packaging tools used to create high-density chip connections.

Pat Gelsinger, the former Intel CEO, has joined the board of the Australian company that is planting roots in the East Valley to develop advanced computer chip packaging tools used to create high-density chip connections.

Chandler firm rolls out giant wheels for mining trucks “We’ve already proved our wheel works in the real world," said the company's CEO.

“We’ve already proved our wheel works in the real world," said the company's CEO.

Peoria man pleads guilty to tax fraud The guilty plea from the West Valley resident came one day after the Justice Department launched a new fraud enforcement division.

The guilty plea from the West Valley resident came one day after the Justice Department launched a new fraud enforcement division.

The newest contract risk for businesses could be costly Traditional business contracts are no longer suitable in the age of AI. Here's why.

Traditional business contracts are no longer suitable in the age of AI. Here's why.

Terminated Valley CEO fires back against former employer The former CEO of Copa Health is the subject of a lawsuit filed by the organization in March 2026 over alleged misuse of funds.

The former CEO of Copa Health is the subject of a lawsuit filed by the organization in March 2026 over alleged misuse of funds.

Phoenix firm's AI tool tackles zoning regulations The real estate AI tool has been tested with developers and city officials. The Phoenix company that developed the software plans to expand beyond zoning into permitting and design.

The real estate AI tool has been tested with developers and city officials. The Phoenix company that developed the software plans to expand beyond zoning into permitting and design.

Historic AZ mine could pivot to power plant A former copper mine is set for a new life in clean energy.

A former copper mine is set for a new life in clean energy.

Phoenix bucks this national trend The Valley's consumer sentiment improved slightly from the fourth quarter of 2025. Nationally, confidence slid amid concerns about conflict with Iran and fuel prices.

The Valley's consumer sentiment improved slightly from the fourth quarter of 2025. Nationally, confidence slid amid concerns about conflict with Iran and fuel prices.

Developers find a new way to build housing. It’s creating tension. A surge of proposals is forcing city leaders and residents to confront how far state housing policy now reaches into local planning decisions.

A surge of proposals is forcing city leaders and residents to confront how far state housing policy now reaches into local planning decisions.

Businesses can now get tariff refunds. Here's what owners need to do. Tariff refunds are now available, but the process isn't as simple as clicking a button.

Tariff refunds are now available, but the process isn't as simple as clicking a button.

Arizona Science Center names CEO The new Arizona Science Center CEO has 25 years of experience in arts and cultural organizations. She's planning a special Star Wars salute in early May.

The new Arizona Science Center CEO has 25 years of experience in arts and cultural organizations. She's planning a special Star Wars salute in early May.

My View: Arizona's smart city transformation accelerates Our guest columnist highlights, among other things, how Arizona is positioning itself as a testing ground for autonomous vehicles and advanced air mobility and utilities are modernizing the grid to support electric vehicle growth.

Our guest columnist highlights, among other things, how Arizona is positioning itself as a testing ground for autonomous vehicles and advanced air mobility and utilities are modernizing the grid to support electric vehicle growth.

Swire Coca-Cola opens Mesa distribution facility The Coca-Cola bottler has seen demand swell in the Phoenix metro.

The Coca-Cola bottler has seen demand swell in the Phoenix metro.

Humana downsizes with new Phoenix office space The national health insurance company is moving into an "upscale" suite in the Biltmore area.

The national health insurance company is moving into an "upscale" suite in the Biltmore area.

The private credit market is showing cracks — and the stakes are high Stress in the private market credit is driving up borrowing costs across the lending ecosystem.

Stress in the private market credit is driving up borrowing costs across the lending ecosystem.

Billionaire's Row compound sells for $32.5M This 22,000-square-foot Arizona estate with 15 bedrooms drew five offers from West Coast buyers before selling for a near-record price. Check out photos of the huge compound and residence.

This 22,000-square-foot Arizona estate with 15 bedrooms drew five offers from West Coast buyers before selling for a near-record price. Check out photos of the huge compound and residence.

240 apartments coming to West Valley retail hub Developers are planning to build a 240-unit multifamily project within a growing West Valley shopping district.

Developers are planning to build a 240-unit multifamily project within a growing West Valley shopping district.

AZ beverage maker signs Circle K deal This local beverage company is expanding its reach across the Western United States.

This local beverage company is expanding its reach across the Western United States.

Banner Health buys land near TSMC The nonprofit health system has $1 billion in projects on its drawing board. This purchase positions Banner near thousands of expected semiconductor jobs.

The nonprofit health system has $1 billion in projects on its drawing board. This purchase positions Banner near thousands of expected semiconductor jobs.

CEO forecasts how AI will change jobs and when work gets done In this edition of The Playbook, we take a look at a great divide that is emerging with job postings, why car dealerships had a big year and more.

In this edition of The Playbook, we take a look at a great divide that is emerging with job postings, why car dealerships had a big year and more.

Meet the Valley's Healthiest Employers for 2026 Meet the winners and finalists from the 2026 Healthiest Employers awards.

Meet the winners and finalists from the 2026 Healthiest Employers awards.