Arizona Association for Economic Development has announced their 2016 Spring Conference. The conference will take place from May 4th to May 6th at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Report & Spa in Tuscon, Arizona. Register today!

According to Arizona Daily Star, Benson city leaders have criticized a new bill quickly working through the legislature, arguing that the bill gives too much power to a landowner seeking tax-exempt bond financing for a proposed master-planned community.

Moody's Investor Service has assigned a rating of Aa2 to the City of Tucson's $71.2 million water enterprise revenue bonds, reflecting the of the large residential service area that extends beyond the City of Tucson, satisfactory financial operations, and strong governance and management of the system.

According to KTAR News, Arizona officials have taken a step towards developing a key trade corridor with Mexico, beginning with the establishment of a joint planning committee to produce a study in order to improve the new trade corridor.

The U.S. Forest Service has blocked plans by an Italian group for a commercial and residential development, which would have widened roads and built additional infrastructure near the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, according to the Phoenix Business Journal.

Congressman Paul Gosar of Arizona's 4th District introduced H.R. 4601, legislation that aims to resolve a non-controversial legal hurdle allowing for new economic development projects within the City of Flagstaff.

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