|
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR REGULATION
The Labor Department wants to institute a new test to determine if workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors. It could lead to confusion — and possible legal ramifications including “penalties, fines, fees, and back taxes,” Bradley noted. The Chamber is considering legal action to stop this regulation.
LEARN MORE
WORKFORCE SHORTAGE
Finding enough workers remains difficult. “Even if everyone had the exact right skills, we still couldn't fill all of our jobs,” Bradley said. Because of the Baby Boomers retiring this challenge will not be going away.
LEARN MORE
DEFENDING FREE ENTERPRISE
This week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce defended the American Free Enterprise by taking legal action in the ongoing campaign against government overreach.
What’s happening: As Government agencies push new rules impacting consumers and businesses large and small, the Chamber is enlisting our deep bench of legal talent to take regulators to task.
On the docket: This week, we're uncovering who's behind sudden changes in America's trade rules that could spell trouble for entrepreneurs who do business online and how new FCC rules undermine the goal of connecting all Americans to fast and reliable internet.
Your voice is essential, and your participation is critical.
JOIN US
GET READY FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Registered Republicans and Democrats will have the opportunity to vote for their party’s Presidential Nominee in the March Presidential Preference Election on March 19, 2024. This election only happens every four years when the Office of the President of the United States is on the ballot. This is considered a “closed primary” because voters not registered as Democrat or Republican may not participate. This is different than a regular Arizona Primary Election where Independent or Party Not Declared voters may choose to vote in either a Republican or Democratic Primary. Visit BeBallotReady.Vote to verify your registration information.
BUSINESS COMMUNITY PUSHES BACK AGAINST ACA REPEAL
Arizona's business community sent a letter to lawmakers last week with nearly 50 signing organizations that touts the need to continue the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA). The ACA is up for continuation this year and has been under fire recently for marketing the state to company CEO and business owners. Attorney General Kris Mayes recently called into question the public benefit of ACA "CEO Forums." In addition, several State Senators introduced legislation to eliminate the ACA. However, State Representative David Livingston introduced a bill to continue the ACA until 2029
GOVERNOR RELEASES EXECUTIVE BUDGET
Governor Hobbs released her Executive Budget last Friday afternoon. The Executive Budget serves as a guide for priorities the governor would like to see included in the budget for fiscal year 2024/2025 (“FY 2025”). It also serves as the starting point for legislative discussions on appropriations for the upcoming year, which begins on July 1, 2024.
A summary of the budget can be found here.
| 
