PHOENIX-A state legislator has introduced a bill that would allow general contractors to avoid paying a sales tax increase on contracts signed before June, a move that could save them tens of million of dollars but is opposed by the governor.

PHOENIX-A plumbing company has moved into a larger facility in the northwest Valley with the purchase of an office/warehouse building.

PHOENIX-Following in the footsteps of its largest city, Pima County is moving toward adopting an ordinance that would restrict the development of mega retail centers.

PHOENIX-More Arizona-produced goods were shipped out of Arizona in 2000 than ever before, a direct impact of the passage of NAFTA.

PHOENIX--In a sign that retail is rapidly following rooftops in Chandler, a California developer has purchased a parcel in the suburb and is planning a 120,000-sf retail center and hotel.

PHOENIX-A five-hour, standing-room only meeting to determine the fate of the $575-million redevelopment project in south Scottsdale came down to a evenly split council and was decided by the mayor. The Phoenix Coyotes may yet skate in Scottsdale.

PHOENIX-More Arizona-produced goods were shipped out of Arizona in 2000 than ever before, a direct impact of the passage of NAFTA.

PHOENIX-An aging 14,000-seat arena in the heart of Phoenix could be redeveloped if one of its main tenants doesn't renew its lease.