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Waste Management always on the lookout for green initiatives in Arizona

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 22, 2016

The grass is greener -- and cleaner -- at the TPC Scottsdale golf course thanks to Waste Management’s (WM) sponsorship of the PGA’s biggest tournament, the Waste Management Phoenix Open, held there each February, but WM staffers keep their eyes peeled year-round for ways to improve the environment.

National Asset Services details sale of Tempe student housing property

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 9, 2016

National Asset Services, which assumed management of college student housing property Gateway at Tempe five years ago, has sold the asset to an undisclosed purchaser from among multiple bidders, it announced recently from Tempe, Arizona.

Gosar criticizes historic site status for Arizona campground

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 7, 2016

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) said a plan to classify a public campground in Arizona as a historic site deceptively thwarts the state's economy and simultaneously prevents the development of a valuable copper mine and the creation of jobs associated with the mine.

McCain urges more federal land be made availabe to Arizona's forest industry to prevent fires

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 7, 2016

U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) recently asked the U.S. Forest Service to let Arizona forestland become available to the state’s timber industry for the sake of reforestation and to prevent rampant wildfires.

University of Phoenix alumnus becomes deputy athletic director at University of Pitsburgh

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 5, 2016

University of Phoenix graduate Julio Freire has been named deputy athletic director for external affairs at the University of Pittsburgh.

Arizona legislators respond to Justice Scalia’s death

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 15, 2016

Three U.S. lawmakers from Arizona, Rep. Matt Salmon and Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake, all Republicans, responded to the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, 79, who died Saturday in Texas.

ADOT highway 95 project to protect motorists from flash flooding

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 12, 2016

A 600-foot-long bridge over a flood-prone highway area will improve a major trade route between the U.S. and Mexico as well as improve safety for regular commuters, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced recently in Yuma.

Ducey’s administration ‘innovating’ economic development with data-driven reform

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 12, 2016

Effectively consolidating disparate government offices, legislation recently introduced in the Arizona House of Representatives to boost economic development by State Rep. Karen Fann will create the Governor’s Economic Opportunity Office (GEOO), designed to simplify job creation.

TEP turns up the heat on savings, efficiency for Arizona customers

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 12, 2016

Smart thermostats, advanced tune-ups and even a school pilot program are among cost-cutting measures awaiting Tucson Electric Power customers of all kinds as TEP launches its 2016 Energy Efficiency Implementation Plan after recent ACC approval.

Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce names key legislative goals for 2016

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 9, 2016

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce recently named its four clearest legislative goals for 2016 - funding for technical education, campaign finance reform, pension reform and a balanced Arizona budget.

ACC to debut ‘Inspire’ videos aimed at Arizona entrepreneurs, job seekers

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 8, 2016

The Arizona Commission Corporation (ACC) has teamed with Goodwill of Central Arizona and Phoenix Sheriff Joe Arpaio on a series of 10 "Inspire" videos aimed at Arizona entrepreneurs and job seekers, with the first video debuting Wednesday.

ADOT invites small and disadvantaged business owners to attend upcoming expo

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 6, 2016

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and affiliated agencies have invited small business owners to a free seminar from 7 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Glendale Civic Center, regarding eligibility for the state’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program.

ACC approves Tucson railroad crossing project

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 4, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission authorized a Tucson railroad crossing upgrade beginning in autumn 2016 to level and widen an intersection at Interstate 10 and Ina Road.

Arizona Corporation Commission elects Little as chairman

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 4, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission voted to confirm Doug Little, who had been serving as interim chairman, as its chairman.

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association advocates solutions to reduce drug costs

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 4, 2016

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) President and CEO Mark Merritt offered several market-based solutions for escalating drug prices during his testimony presented Thursday before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Gosar and Kirkpatrick pan Arizona copper mine land grab

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 3, 2016

U.S. Reps. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ) recently protested the lack of public input prior to a proposed federal land grab and demanded that the National Park Service (NPS) void the controversial proposal usurping Arizona’s Resolution Copper mine site.

Arizona Commission Corporation swears in Andy Tobin

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 3, 2016

Andy Tobin was sworn in as the state’s newest commissioner for the Arizona Commission Corporation (ACC) this week in Phoenix.

Grand opening festivities planned at Superstition Springs Center's renovated play area

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 2, 2016

Imagination’s the motivation at Mesa’s newly renovated children's playground at Superstition Springs Center, which is holding an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at 6555 E. Southern Ave. in the Sears Court.

Arizona probe of ACC commissioner finds no evidence of conflict

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 2, 2016

After months of investigation, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said last week that his office erroneously attempted to remove Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Commissioner Bob Burns by misinterpreting Burns’ previous association with a telecommunications group.

McCain, Flake push for clarity on flight path changes in FAA bill

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 1, 2016

U.S. Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake, both Arizona Republicans sent a letter last week to two congressional committees asking them to consider Phoenix area concerns about flight path changes at Sky Harbor International Airport.

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