According to Visit Phoenix, more than 44 million people will visit Arizona this year. The influx of visitors is evident this time of year in the number of additional cars on the road and how busy our restaurants and retailers are. Many of the visitors return year after year to enjoy our state’s many golf courses, museums and sporting events.

Year-end tax planning now must adhere to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that made major changes in tax rules for individuals and businesses across Arizona and the country.

The United States is one of the most urbanized nations in the world. Quality of life is influenced by how well communities manage their urban water resources. These resources keep cities healthy, safe and livable.

Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos opened in mid-2018 and is the sister property to the award-winning Le Blanc Cancun. It’s an all-inclusive resort, which often means a 24-hour buffet and watered-down cocktails. But at Le Blanc, it means unlimited access to oceanfront opulence.

Seeking something special to gift this holiday season? Here are some of our favorite local wines to make everyone in your life’s season a little more merry and bright:

As we approach the heaviest shopping period of the year, retailers should be thinking about leveraging their in-store experiences to encourage shopper sharing on social media.

Former US Senators Saxby Chambliss and Wyche Fowler agree there’s too much money in politics in Across the Aisle, part of a series.

In the March 1980 Republican primaries, George Bush had already lost what he called his “Big Mo” to Ronald Reagan. He bounded off his campaign plane in conservative Augusta, Georgia, for another obligatory meeting with local reporters.

The midterm elections are over. Early ballots were mailed and counted, and voters went to the polls. That means your actions spoke louder than words and your vote was your voice.

The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has awarded three AAED Ben Warren Memorial Scholarships. The recipients of the scholarships, which provides full tuition for the Arizona Basic Economic Development Course, are:

Born & Raised Hospitality, the restaurateurs behind Clever Koi, are making major culinary news with the opening of Across the Pond and announcement of Fellow Osteria.

SeaCa Packaging, which makes recyclable packaging for agriculture products, is expanding into Greater Phoenix. The company broke ground on a manufacturing facility in Surprise, Arizona, on Oct. 26, with plans to open by April 2019. The Arizona Commerce Authority anticipates a $17 million capital investment into the Valley through the facility.