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Poll: U.S. voters blame drug makers for rising cost of prescription drugs

By LocalLabs News Service | Dec 12, 2016

Like numerous members of Congress, Arizona’s senior U.S. senator, John McCain, has engaged on the issue of rising prescription drug prices. 
Guest Commentary: New FDA regulation threatens future of AZ vaping industry

By LocalLabs News Service | Nov 7, 2016

Chuck Schmidt, president of the Market Freedom Alliance, writes that "a provision in new rules by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), called the “predicate date,” will force all vapor products produced after 2007 to undergo a costly and time-consuming approval process."
Guest Commentary: 4 Ways Pharmacy Benefit Managers Make Life Easier for Patients

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 19, 2016

"In this era of high drug prices and expensive specialty medicines, the role of pharmacy benefit managers has never been more important," writes Mark Merritt, president and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association.
Tours of Phoenix businesses to focus on circular economy

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 19, 2016

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the U.S. Chamber Foundation, Arizona State University, the city of Phoenix and Republic Services to host tours of several Phoenix businesses on Thursday and Friday to explore and discuss the circular economy.
Tucson chamber CEO says Tucson voting system ruled constitutional, but it is not fair

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 13, 2016

Tucson Metro Chamber President and CEO Mike Varney said in his latest online essay that this type of voting system means election outcomes will be determined by citywide political party registration, rather than the preferences of voters in each ward.
U.S. House passes "slush funds" bill co-sponsored by Rep. Trent Franks

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 7, 2016

The bill, H.R. 5063, the Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2016, targets a loophole that allows settlement agreements reached with the Department of Justice to include payments to groups unaffected by the action being settled.
Arizona Corporation Commission approves policies to ensure safe water to customers

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 4, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) recently approved key measures to help water companies become more sustainable and provide emergency help to ensure safe, reliable water for customers.
Arizonans feeling sting of out-of-pocket cost increases under Obamacare

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 13, 2016

The average annual state premium and deductible increase for 2015 silver plans in the exchanges was $225. In Arizona, however, the average increase is $866.
Franks-backed bill would end federal settlement "slush funds"

By LocalLabs News Service | May 22, 2016

The legislation, the Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2016, passed the House Judiciary Committee on May 11 by a vote of 18-6.
Sens. Flake, McCain strong on energy security issues, says Arizona veteran leader

By LocalLabs News Service | May 16, 2016

The Arizona Vets4Energy chair says we can thank our military by advocating for policies that encourage more domestic energy production.
Arizona Bank & Trust has new market leader for private client services

By LocalLabs News Service | May 9, 2016

Arizona Bank & Trust said last week that Tim Schultz has been appointed as its new private client services market leader.
Arizona will feel impact of Obama's offshore drilling decision, says local veteran leader

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 23, 2016

Arizona is not immune to the impact of the Obama Administration decision last month to bar offshore drilling in the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf, says a Grand Canyon State veteran leader.
Are pharmacy benefit managers the key to stem the rising tide of Arizonans’ drug costs?

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 21, 2016

What is a “pharmacy benefit manager” and how does it save money for Arizonans on their prescription drugs?
New U.S. Chamber study could bolster fate of Sen. Flake’s asbestos trust transparency bill

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 23, 2016

The fate of legislation sponsored by U.S. Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) that would provide more transparency in the asbestos bankruptcy trust system could be bolstered by a new study that shows “inconsistencies” and “red flags” in that system.
SRP planting Ponderosa pines to celebrate Arizona Cardinals' touchdowns

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 18, 2016

In an unusual blend of football and forestry, Salt River Project (SRP) has pledged to plant 5,800 trees in fire-ravaged forests to celebrate the Arizona Cardinals’ franchise record-breaking 58 touchdowns during the regular football season — with additional matched backing from SRP customers.
Rising Rx costs force Arizonans to Mexico; industry expert says more competition needed to stem costs

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 12, 2016

Are rising prescription drug costs forcing Arizonans to flock to Mexico to get their medicine?
SRP draining three canals for maintenance in Phoenix area

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 11, 2016

The Salt River Project (SRP) said last week that parts of the Crosscut, Arizona and Grand canals north of the Salt River are being drained for annual maintenance, affecting the water supply and restricting recreational canal access through Feb. 8 for Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria and north Tempe.
Ducey welcomes Clemson, Alabama football teams to Arizona

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 9, 2016

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey rolled out the red carpet for the Clemson Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide at a welcome reception for the two teams held last night in Phoenix.
$1.7 million in grants available for Arizona water improvement projects

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 7, 2016

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) recently announced that $1.7 million in grant funds is available to eligible individuals, nonprofits, municipalities and other entities with projects aimed at protecting the health of Arizona’s water systems.
Arizona coal industry closely watching fight over new Obama Administration regulations

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 5, 2016

Arizona's coal industry will have an eye toward Washington, DC in 2016, as a fight brews over a newly proposed rule by the federal Office of Natural Resource Revenue (ONRR).

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