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Check out the latest Arizona Chamber policy commentary from President & CEO Glenn Hamer.


The Super Bowl of Science
May 16, 2013

Moving on up
May 09, 2013

Visa reform needed to move country FWD
April 30, 2013

High performance schools
April 19, 2013

The Insistent Reformer Strikes Again
April 05, 2013

Shine coming off the Golden State
March 27, 2013

Grand Canyon-sized tax reform
March 15, 2013

Time to put AIMS in the drawer with my parachute pants
March 08, 2013

Arizona Chamber Foundation issues new reports on Medicaid expansion
February 20, 2013

Help inspire the next generation of manufacturers
February 07, 2013

I love it when a plan comes together
February 01, 2013

An open letter to Phil Mickelson
January 24, 2013

The Common Core Advantage
January 17, 2013

Gov. Brewer, legislators ready to lead in 2013
January 11, 2013

The 2012 Hammer Awards
December 20, 2012

It's Complicated
December 07, 2012

Regulations knock out production
December 06, 2012

Tackle Popular Immigration Reforms Now
November 27, 2012

Advancing Arizona's Veterans
November 16, 2012

Heroes, Goats and "Pure Idiocy"
October 31, 2012

The Arizona Chamber’s guide to the ballot propositions
October 18, 2012

Prosperity Project provides tools to educate businesses and employees about top election issues
October 04, 2012

Let's talk about jobs
September 25, 2012

You blew it, Texas
September 06, 2012

The Chamber Recommends...
August 23, 2012

Arizona leaders ready to seize Mexico trade opportunities
August 15, 2012

Time travelers at the EPA: Agency in a rush to damage Arizona's economy
August 02, 2012

The Arizona Chamber looks ahead to the November ballot
July 13, 2012

I-11: Highway to opportunity
July 05, 2012

Signs point to Arizona moving beyond quick fixes
June 21, 2012

Chamber notebook: Pensions, public vs. private, and punishing pay policy
June 15, 2012

Stop the Madness
June 08, 2012

Regulatory Sal-vation: DiCiccio and Simplot target development delays
May 31, 2012

Arizona 2.0
May 15, 2012

Déjà vu all over again: Governor, Legislature score big wins for business in second consecutive year
May 07, 2012

State goes on offense on defense
April 25, 2012

From the Chamber notebook: taxes, solar and baseball
April 19, 2012

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton puts focus on job creation in State of the City address
April 13, 2012

Time to double down on charter schools, increase choice.
April 02, 2012

Let's Target Texas
March 22, 2012

Personnel reform is vital to Arizona
March 19, 2012

Punitive damage reform sets consistent standards, incentivizes compliance
March 09, 2012

UAS in the AZ!
March 01, 2012

The Race for Arizona's Presidential Preference
February 27, 2012

Arizona Legislature's reputation for tort reform continues to grow
February 14, 2012

The Bioscience Roadmap Turns 10
January 31, 2012

From the Chamber notebook: Taxes, cars and STEM
January 26, 2012

Governor Brewer keeping her foot on the gas of the jobs machine
January 12, 2012

It's back to work at the Capitol for the state's business community
January 06, 2012

The Hammers: Glenn Hamer's Year-End Awards
December 22, 2011

O Canada!
December 14, 2011

U.S. Majority Whip Visits Arizona, Hears Employers’ Frustrations with Washington
November 28, 2011

Order in the Court: Arizona Shines on National Tort Reform Stage
November 17, 2011

Reflections on China
September 30, 2011

Capital gains tax reform poised to provide spark for Arizona economy
September 23, 2011

Mark Zuckerberg is my hero
September 08, 2011

Changing tides in Middle East, spending and education
August 24, 2011

On the brink
August 11, 2011

Three percent withholding rule bad for business, state and local government
August 05, 2011

Watch where we are going, America
July 25, 2011

Risks too high for Arizona to take a pass on health care exchange
July 22, 2011

Can't commit to California: Clean car cancellation cause for celebration
July 06, 2011

Supreme Court matching funds decision a victory for free speech
June 27, 2011

U.S. visa policy building Great Wall around Chinese tourism, investment
June 22, 2011

Congressman gives Chamber audience an economic wake-up call
June 03, 2011

Business community makes big strides in legislative session, but work left to be done
May 06, 2011

NLRB Action Against Boeing Chills Job Growth
April 28, 2011

Air quality bill needed to hold off federal sanctions, economic pain
April 14, 2011

Repeal of onerous 1099 rule a victory for business, but more rules hurting job creators
April 07, 2011

An immigration car wreck
March 17, 2011

Business community comes together to craft sensible unemployment insurance fix
March 10, 2011

Competitiveness package gives Arizona new economic development tools
February 24, 2011

Pension reform bill solidifies system, protects taxpayers
February 11, 2011

Reform package will help ease Arizona's labor pains
February 03, 2011

Arizona ready to answer president's challenge on education reform
January 27, 2011

Appeal Bond Caps Protect Defendants' Due Process
January 20, 2011

Public and workplace safety critical component of medical marijuana law implementation
January 13, 2011

Minimum Wage: The gift that keeps on hurting
January 05, 2011

The Hammers: Glenn Hamer's year-end awards
December 22, 2010

Arizona MEP delivers results for manufacturers
December 17, 2010

From the Chamber Notebook: Taxes, Citizenship and Trade
December 10, 2010

Arizona on the brink of something big with Commerce Authority and competitiveness package
December 03, 2010

Gov. Chris Christie leading the way on pension reform
November 17, 2010

Shining a light on Washington's regulatory machine
November 12, 2010

Administration's "gainful employment" rule could limit students' higher-ed options
November 04, 2010

Superman is in the house
October 28, 2010

When Bureaucrats Attack
October 21, 2010

A return to junk science in the courtroom?
October 06, 2010

A "yes" vote on Proposition 110 protects Arizona's military installations, defense jobs
September 24, 2010

When it comes to an economic recovery, look for the low-hanging fruit
September 17, 2010

A Taxing Debate
September 02, 2010

Business Community Fares Well in Tuesday's Primary Election
August 26, 2010

Greater Phoenix transportation funds could be gone with the wind
July 29, 2010

LeBron-onomics: The Truth Behind the King’s Move to Miami
July 15, 2010

Pension Tension: State's Public Retirement System in Need of Reform
July 08, 2010