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Salt River Project offering online tools, giveaways for energy efficiency

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 15, 2015

Phoenix-based Salt River Project (SRP) is shedding light on energy efficiency this holiday season with tools, products and free LED lightbulb samples for the first 35,000 customers who take advantage of its special online offer.

Arizona’s SRP fills vacancy on district board

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 14, 2015

Salt River Project (SRP) recently appointed Association and District Council Member for Seat 8 Christopher Dobson to fill a vacancy left by Carolyn Pendergast, who announced that she was stepping down from her District At-Large Seat 11 post.

McCain responds to Gilbert, Arizona mayor’s East Valley Partnership appointment

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 14, 2015

U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) praised Gilbert, Arizona, Mayor John Lewis last week after learning that Lewis will be leaving his post to become president and CEO of the East Valley Partnership (EVP).

Corporation Commission approves Farnsworth proposal, says ‘Arizona is open for investment’

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 11, 2015

The Arizona Corporation Commission voted on a proposal introduced by State Sen. David Farnsworth (R-District 16) this week in Phoenix that could make permit investment advisers who advise private funds exempt from licensing requirements.

Gosar wages battle on rulings that could slow domestic coal production

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 11, 2015

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) issued a statement this week from Washington, D.C., following two committee hearings concerning rulings that could hurt domestic coal production.

Quarles & Brady, Arizona Technology Council commend SEC crowdfunding ruling

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 10, 2015

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent decision to permit equity crowdfunding, in accordance with October’s Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, could open up an attractive option to Arizona businesses, Quarles & Brady LLP and the Arizona Technology Council said this week.

Arizona Corporation Commission endorses rail crossing upgrade in Surprise

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 10, 2015

An interchange study undertaken in 2014 has yielded benefits for Surprise as the Arizona Corporation Commission approved a public railroad crossing upgrade at the intersection of two major Arizona roads this week.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona may exclude Abrazo Community Health as network provider

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 10, 2015

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) said Monday that it will be forced to exclude Maricopa County’s Abrazo Community Health Network as a provider if a pricing agreement cannot be reached by the end of the year.

Flake objects to reversal on $3 billion crop insurance subsidy

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 9, 2015

U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) recently objected to a budget bill provision in order to prevent extra subsidies from going to private companies associated with the federal crop insurance program.

Navy teams up with APS on microgrid backup power network in Yuma

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 9, 2015

To guarantee backup power in case of a grid disturbance, the Department of the Navy recently partnered with APS, Arizona's largest electric utility, to create a 25-MW microgrid network at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma in Arizona.

Congress passes McCain, Flake Arizona interstate measures

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 8, 2015

U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) said last week he was pleased that Congress approved measures he co-authored with U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) to extend one Arizona highway and provide for a future thoroughfare.

Tucson Electric Power to supply power to Navopache Electric Cooperative

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 7, 2015

Nonprofit, member-owned Navopache Electric Cooperative said last week it has signed a long-term contract with Tucson Electric Power (TEP) to deliver wholesale regular and supplementary power supply to Navopache.

Franks supports amendment to protect U.S. power grid

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 7, 2015

U.S. Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ) released a full transcript last week of his speech supporting his amendment to the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015.

Arizona Corporation Commission forces unregistered investment groups to make reparations

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 6, 2015

Following illicit investment schemes that caused Arizona contributors to lose more than $6.2 million, the Arizona Corporation Commission recently fined several individuals and their respective associated firms for misinformation and other acts of negligence.

Gosar challenges EPA’s power plant regulations

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 6, 2015

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) spoke out last week after the House passed two resolutions aimed at blocking the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) unpopular regulations for new and existing power plants.

McSally steps up to protect Arizona economy by fighting EPA power plant rules

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 3, 2015

U.S. Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ) stood up for Arizona’s rural residents’ welfare by joining in the House vote Tuesday to overturn two controversial Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules concerning power plant carbon emissions.

Gosar-backed bill requires closer scrutiny of federal lawsuit settlements

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 2, 2015

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) issued a statement following last week's House passage of the Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act, which he co-sponsored with five fellow legislators.

Paper Eskimo to build brand in Arizona, across Southwest

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 2, 2015

Paper Eskimo, a unique paper party supply company from Australia, is extending its reach to embrace Arizona and the Southwest with a regional brand awareness campaign.

Oswalt Law Group adds branch to expand its Arizona base

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 1, 2015

Phoenix-based Oswalt Law Group, which specializes in criminal defense, bankruptcy and personal injury claims, recently opened a new branch in Peoria, Arizona, to expand its client base throughout the state.

Arizona Public Service seeking additional capacity

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 1, 2015

In order to ramp up its peak capacity, Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) recently announced a request for proposals (RFP) to all technology sources. APS is seeking 400 to 600 megawatts (MW) in additional capacity.

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