Economy Archives - Arizona Globe

Hobbs Delays Sharing Snap Risk, Claiming ‘I Thought People Knew’

October 27, 2025 11:47 amNovember 5, 2025 2:08 pm

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) announced that approved Arizona households participating in SNAP will not receive benefits for November until federal funding is released to the states. The Hobbs administration is facing widespread criticism after state officials admitted...

Marshall, Biggs Among Dignitaries at AZ Free Enterprise Club 5th Annual Summit

September 21, 2025 6:01 amSeptember 26, 2025 11:01 am

Over 700 grassroots patriots joined AZ Free to celebrate the organization’s 5th Annual Summit yesterday, September 20, 2025. The gathering opened with a moving tribute to Charlie Kirk, who was recently assassinated. While Arizona and the world prepare to mourn...

State Representative John Gillette speaking with the media at a press conference hosted by Border 911 at the Arizona State Capitol building in Phoenix, Arizona.

Gilllette Echoes Trump’s Call for American Chips Manufacturing

August 11, 2025 6:00 amAugust 19, 2025 11:33 am

Rep. John Gillette told the Arizona Globe that Arizona’s semiconductor surge is no accident. “Arizona is winning, and we should say it plainly,” Gillette said. “The Trump Administration first put TSMC on a path to Arizona in 2020, and that decision catalyzed...

AZ Lawmakers Silent Despite State Impact of Apple’s $600B Investment

August 8, 2025 7:14 amAugust 14, 2025 10:50 am

Apple’s latest pledge to invest $100 billion more in America, bringing its total U.S. commitment to $600 billion over the next four years, is more than just a national headline — it’s a significant win for Arizona’s growing semiconductor industry. Yet...

Hobbs’ Medical Debt Relief Program Lacks Accountability

July 17, 2025 4:27 pmJuly 31, 2025 10:27 am

Governor Katie Hobbs made headlines when she announced that $429 million in medical debt would be erased for over 352,000 Arizonans, with no applications required. However, the program is likely to raise red flags among legislators due to its lack...

Kupper, Mayes Join Sides Against Massive Utility Rate Hike

June 19, 2025 8:20 amJune 25, 2025 4:37 pm

An unlikely duo emerged in the wake of Arizona Public Service’s (APS) proposal to raise electricity rates by 14%. Freshman Rep. Nick Kupper and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes are each calling foul on APS’s request to raise rates almost immediately...

Axon’s Scottsdale Deal Crumbles over ‘Toxic’ Opposition

June 10, 2025 1:10 pmJune 20, 2025 4:40 pm

For a brief moment, it looked like Axon had thrown in the towel on Scottsdale. ABC15 in Arizona quickly reported: “JUST IN: Axon has announced it is no longer with the City of Scottsdale in its plans to build a...