<p>Steve Trussell, executive director of the Arizona Rock Products Association and the Arizona Mining Association, joins Elaine and Jordan to discuss the homelessness crisis in Arizona and its impact on small businesses. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by small businesses in dealing with safety issues, vandalism, theft, and the negative effects on earnings. The discussion also explores the factors driving the increase in homelessness, including drugs, mental health issues, and high housing costs. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday &amp; Friday. For more information visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

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Main Street Matters with Elaine Parker and Alfredo Ortiz explores the intersection of small business and government policy. With more than 90 million Americans either owning or depending on small business for their household income, policies like taxes, regulations, and access to credit have a huge effect on the American Dream. Elaine and Alfredo talk with small business owners, government officials and office holders, and experts about everything from education to the labor market on this interesting and entertaining podcast.