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Tale of Two Cities festival evolves to CulturePOP Block Party
By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Jan 26, 2018
The cities of Avondale and Goodyear and Estrella Mountain Community College are hosting the CulturePOP Block Party for the sixth year.
Marana officer receives Unsung Heroes Award
By Marian Johns | Jan 22, 2018
Marana Police Department Officer Erin Ysaguirre has become the first woman police officer to be honored by the Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Foundation with its Unsung Heroes Award.
First phase of Pima Animal Care Center renovations complete
By Marian Johns | Jan 17, 2018
Pima County officials recently marked the completion of first phase of the new Pima Animal Care Center, which the county says was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
Surprise offers interactive Court Exploring Program for high schoolers
By Marian Johns | Jan 8, 2018
The City of Surprise is now accepting applications for its Court Exploring Program that gives high school students a chance to learn about and participate in Arizona's court system.
City employees help over 50 Goodyear families and children this holiday
By Marian Johns | Jan 1, 2018
City of Goodyear employees and volunteers collected, sorted and wrapped over 1,000 Christmas gifts to give to more than 50 Goodyear families in need, including 150 families with children.
CORRECTION: Developers aim to attract students to renovated apartments near Grand Canyon University
By Marian Johns | Dec 28, 2017
Caliber and it subsidiaries have embarked on a renovation project that will transform a nearly 45-year-old off-campus apartment community near Grand Canyon University into a gated community with resort-style amenities.
Pima County supervisors approve allocation for memorial
By Marian Johns | Dec 25, 2017
The Pima County Board of Supervisors has approved a $25,000 appropriation for a living memorial to be built in the Oro Valley.
Executive order to expand job opportunities for Arizonans with disabilities
By Marian Johns | Dec 19, 2017
Gov. Doug Ducey has signed an executive order that requires state agencies to expand job opportunities for the estimated 418,000 Arizonans with disabilities.
Ducey recognizes law enforcement records personnel
By Marian Johns | Dec 11, 2017
In response to a request from the Scottsdale Police Records Supervisors and the Arizona Law Enforcement Records Managers Association, Gov. Doug Ducey recently proclaimed a “Law Enforcement Records Personnel Appreciation Day.”
Goodyear to host forum on 86-acre recreation campus
By Marian Johns | Dec 4, 2017
The City of Goodyear will unveil information on its proposed recreation campus at a community meeting Thursday, based on feedback it has received from residents about what types of recreation activities they would like to see in the city.
NTU’s Sepp joins Flake in Mesa for tax reform event
By Carol Ostrow | Nov 30, 2017
Pete Sepp, president of the grassroots National Taxpayers Union, recently joined Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) to conduct an employee town hall event centered on tax reform at Geco, an aerospace technology company in Mesa.
Trashion Fashion Show promotes recycling awareness
By Marian Johns | Nov 20, 2017
The City of Chandler’s Solid Waste Department recently marked the third year of its Trashion Fashion Show, which features garments made from recyclable materials, as part of the city’s effort to bring awareness to recycling.
Congresswoman embarks on tour to sing National Anthem
By Marian Johns | Nov 16, 2017
U.S. Rep. Martha McSally (R-Tucson) recently embarked on a National Anthem tour where she has already sung in front of over 2,000 people as part of her call for unity and patriotism in the country.
ON Semiconductor recognized by leading manufacturing and supply chain
By Marian Johns | Nov 16, 2017
ON Semiconductor has been recognized by a leading manufacturing and supply chain, and has received a top award for its energy efficiency and innovations.
Phoenix's first female police, fire chiefs share insights
By Marian Johns | Nov 1, 2017
The first women to head Phoenix's police and fire departments shared their insights on leadership last month at the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce’s Professional Women’s Alliance luncheon.
Strides made in Arizona, but occupation licensing rules still onerous, research fellow says
By John Breslin | Oct 19, 2017
Arizona has made strides to combat what have been described as onerous burdens on low-income workers, but the state continues to have a poor ranking nationally, according to a senior research fellow at Arizona State University.
Sen. Flake proposes publicizing special interests receiving tax breaks
By Robert Hadley | Oct 18, 2017
New federal legislation aimed at short-circuiting lobbyists who fight tax reform was introduced today in the Senate by U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.).
Some in Congress voice concerns over award of contract for key air services to AAR Airlift Group
By John Breslin | Sep 29, 2017
Members of Congress are questioning the ability of an aviation contractor to carry out its mission to transport diplomats, representatives, and cabinet members into and around areas of conflict.
Arizona high court to hear arguments over Medicaid expansion levy
By John Breslin | Sep 15, 2017
The Arizona Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether a fee levied to help pay for Medicaid expansion in the state is, in fact, a tax and therefore unconstitutional.
Arizona educators prepare for school grading under ESSA plan
By John Breslin | Aug 25, 2017
Accountability is the key to the future of education in Arizona, and charter schools are in the vanguard in adopting letter grades for measuring standards and progress, according to the organization representing the institutions.