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California sheriff's office turns to Mesa's MD Helicopters for new craft

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 29, 2015

To improve its overall aerial surveillance and crime-fighting operations, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office in California recently placed an order for a high-performance MD 530F helicopter from Mesa-based MD Helicopters Inc.

Southern Arizona hospitals, Blue Cross sign three-year pact

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 29, 2015

Southern Arizona health care consumers will continue to enjoy a choice in providers following a contract signed recently between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ), Northwest Medical Center and Oro Valley Hospital.

Riverside Resources fine-tunes Croesus Gold Corp. contract for Arizona’s Sugarloaf Peak gold project

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 28, 2015

Riverside Resources Inc., a mineral exploration company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, said recently it amended its agreement with the privately owned Croesus Gold Corp. regarding the 9.2-square-mile Sugarloaf Peak gold project mining operation in La Paz County, Arizona.

EPA allocates $25 million to Arizona for water treatment

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 28, 2015

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently designated $25 million for Arizona’s water infrastructure to improve overall water quality and to reduce pollution.

Industrial Nanotech expands to Arizona homebuilding market

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 23, 2015

Industrial Nanotech Inc., an energy saving solutions manufacturing business and nanoscience research firm, recently launched its first Arizona office in Phoenix to support builders using the company’s patented structural coatings for walls and roofs.

Bridgeway Health Solutions announces winner of Centene Physician Summit Award

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 22, 2015

Tempe's Bridgeway Health Solutions, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, recently honored Optum Clinical Service Manager Patti Summers with its 2015 Physician Summit Award for Excellence.

'Monkey business' tops list of year’s most ridiculous lawsuits

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 22, 2015

The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) issued its "Top Ten Most Ridiculous Lawsuits for 2015" on Monday with an animal rights group’s suit involving a monkey’s "selfie" photo topping the survey.

Arizona insurance director to also fill in as interim financial institutions chief

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 22, 2015

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said last week that Arizona Department of Insurance Director Andy Tobin will serve as interim superintendent of the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions to replace outgoing Superintendent Lauren Kingry, who resigned.

Anheuser-Busch to acquire Arizona's Four Peaks Brewing Company

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 22, 2015

Anheuser-Busch said last week that Arizona craft brewer Four Peaks Brewing Company will become the sixth business in its The High End craft and import line after its acquisition.

Flake introduces Ratepayer Fairness Act

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 21, 2015

U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) recently initiated legislation in Congress with U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-KS) to start a process designed to assess whether utility rates are distributed equitably among users.

Phoenix-based Best Western Hotels announces new chairman

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 21, 2015

Terry Porter, who has extensive hotel branding experience in the western U.S., was recently elected chairman of the board of Phoenix-based Best Western Hotels & Resorts for 2016.

Flake supports extended U.S.-Cuba relations

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 21, 2015

Observing the one-year mark of President Barack Obama’s renewal of U.S.-Cuba diplomatic relations, U.S. Sens. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) sent a letter last week to Obama supporting continued interaction between the nations.

Audi picks Arizona-based Microchip's MOST 150 software for its A4 sedan

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 21, 2015

Audi AG, maker of luxury automobiles, has installed Microchip Technology Inc.’s MOST system into the “virtual cockpit systems” of its newest line of high-end sedans, Microchip, based in Chandler, Arizona, said last week.

Wells Fargo delivers $5 million for Maricopa homeowner program

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 18, 2015

Trellis and its parent organization NeighborWorks America recently shared that Wells Fargo has pledged $5 million via its “NeighborhoodLIFT” program to support homeownership in Arizona’s Maricopa County.

Arizona chamber, manufacturers council urge transparency in asbestos cases

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 17, 2015

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Arizona Manufacturers Council (AMC) sent a letter in April asking U.S. Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ) to support the proposed Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act (FACT) and calling for an end to asbestos-case fraud.

El Pollo Loco opens third restaurant in Tempe

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 17, 2015

Fire-grilled chicken fans can flock to El Pollo Loco’s newest venue at 1314 S. Rural Road in Tempe, the restaurant's third location in the city and 20th in Arizona, the California-based company said Monday.

McSally supports Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for expanded drone missions

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 17, 2015

U.S. Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ) said last week she applauded a U.S. Air Force announcement that Arizona’s Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is a potential site for hosting growing remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) operations.

APS completes Mount Elden power line project

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 16, 2015

Intensive power-line infrastructure improvement work on Mount Elden reached its peak last week as Arizona Public Service (APS) crews concluded efforts atop difficult terrain for the benefit of Flagstaff-area consumers.

Gosar alleges illicit ‘deceit’ in EPA’s Waters of the United States actions

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 16, 2015

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) responded Monday to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report indicating that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violated federal law in promoting its widely controversial environmental legislation.

UniSource Energy Services planning three solar energy projects

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 15, 2015

UniSource Energy Services (UES) said recently it will add to its renewable energy portfolio in 2016 with a large-scale photovoltaic (PV) system in Mohave County and smaller solar arrays for two area schools.

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