OPINION: 'Arizona has a long, rich Latino and native history where tamales, tacos, and fry bread have been sold for hundreds of years, though it is not technically legal and punishable by a $500 per offense,' writes state Rep. Alma…
Gov. Hobbs recently vetoed a bill with overwhelming bipartisan support that primarily helps women and minorities, specifically Latinos, in Arizona.
People are also reading… House Bill 2509 primarily would benefit low-income Arizonans, especially Latinos and women who prepare food in their own homes for sale. Homemade food is consumed daily and can be legally gifted to someone, but most foods, including tamales, salsa and some tortillas, cannot be legally sold, among a list of other products relevant to our culture.
Nearly half of minority-owned businesses are operated from home. Women, compared to men, tend to start and operate their businesses with substantially less capital and are less likely to use banks and other outside sources to finance their ventures. Because of this, women and minorities turn to home-based businesses as a way to start the business of their dreams absent external financing, making home-based businesses a stepping stone to future success.
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