Marian Johns News
Indianapolis to use $25 million in federal COVID relief for Rental Assistance Program
By Marian Johns | Jul 19, 2020
Indianapolis residents can now receive assistance with rent for up to four months, which will be financed through a state program using $25 million from federal COVID-19 relief funding.
People's Planning Academy honored by American Planning Association
By Marian Johns | Apr 15, 2019
Indianapolis' Department of Metropolitan Development is being honored by the American Planning Association (APA) with the 2019 Gold National Planning Achievement Award for its free public education program the People's Planning Academy.
Weiers elected to region's Transportation Policy Committee
By Marian Johns | Oct 15, 2018
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers was unanimously elected as vice chair to the Transportation Policy Committee to help to develop the region's transportation policies.
City of Goodyear awards $114,000 in grant money to nonprofits
By Marian Johns | Oct 15, 2018
Twenty-six area nonprofits will share more than $114,000 in grant money as part of the city of Goodyear's annual Community Fund program.
PAID program helps employers track back wages due
By Marian Johns | Oct 15, 2018
GILBERT — The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is alerting members to the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) new Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, which can help employers avoid potential overtime and minimum wage violations.
Poll shows Arizona GOP candidates with significant leads in three key state races
By Marian Johns | Oct 10, 2018
PHOENIX — A phone poll taken earlier this month by ABC15 Arizona TV affiliate and OH Predictive Insights is showing Republican candidates with significant leads in three key state races.
Republican Attorneys General Association applauds Arizona Attorney General for VW settlement
By Marian Johns | Oct 9, 2018
PHOENIX — The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) is applauding Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich for his legal efforts against Volkswagen's false advertising, which has resulted in a settlement for consumers.
Cave Creek seeks engineering services for pipeline pump stations project
By Marian Johns | Jul 14, 2018
The Town of Cave Creek is accepting Statements of Qualification for engineering services which are needed for the Central Arizona Project pipeline pump stations project.
Queen Creek to host informative ice cream social
By Marian Johns | Jul 14, 2018
The Town of Queen Creek will host an ice cream social where residents will have an opportunity to gather information and share their opinions regarding various town projects.
Queen Creek celebrates National Park and Recreation Month
By Marian Johns | Jul 14, 2018
The Town of Queen Creek will continue to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month throughout July with special events and activities as part of the "A Lifetime of Discovery" promotion.
Maricopa Public Library to use service to recoup thousands of dollars in fines and fees
By Marian Johns | Jul 11, 2018
The Maricopa Public Library will be working with Unique Management Services to recover some of the thousands of dollars the library says it is owed in account fines and fees.
Town of Fountain Hills seeks to fill Council seat
By Marian Johns | Jul 11, 2018
Fountain Hills is now taking "letters of interest" from qualified electors to fill a vacant seat on the Town Council.
Pima County approves permit changes for mobile homes built prior to 1976
By Marian Johns | Jul 2, 2018
TUCSON —Pima County Supervisors recently approved a rezoning change that affects owners of mobile homes built prior to 1976 by requiring proof of certification before importation and relocation.
ATHENA Award recipients address Chamber luncheon
By Marian Johns | Jul 2, 2018
PHOENIX — Local business leaders and former Greater Phoenix Chamber ATHENA Award recipients Michelle Just and Mi-Ai Parrish spoke on leadership, mentoring and community service at a recent Professional Women's Alliance luncheon hosted by the Chamber.
Arizona DOT expands videoconferencing capabilities to Phoenix
By Marian Johns | Jul 2, 2018
PHOENIX — Two grants from the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety totaling $50,000 will allow Phoenix-area law enforcement officers to testify in Arizona Department of Transportation administrative cases via video conferencing.
Tucson's 390th Memorial Museum receives national accreditation
By Marian Johns | Jun 30, 2018
TUCSON — The 390th Memorial Museum, the only World War II-focused museum in Arizona, recently earned the American Alliance of Museums' Core Documents Verification, making it one of only 75 museums in the U.S. to receive the verification.
Senate passes $716 billion defense bill named for McCain
By Marian Johns | Jun 30, 2018
The U.S. Senate recently passed legislation named in honor of Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) that supports $716 billion in funding for national defense.
Buckeye offers grants to nonprofit programs
By Marian Johns | Jun 30, 2018
The City of Buckeye will accept applications for its fiscal year 2018-19 Nonprofit Community Funding Program from July 1 through Aug. 2.
Avondale is collecting school supply donations for students
By Marian Johns | Jun 30, 2018
The City of Avondale's Neighborhood & Family Services Department is asking the community to help support its annual Back to School Backpack Program which provides pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students with supplies for the upcoming school year.
Benevilla's Caregiver Connect series continues in August
By Marian Johns | Jun 30, 2018
Benevilla, a nonprofit that provides services for older adults, adults with disabilities and children and families who are their caregivers, will host the second event of its three-part Caregiver Connect series next month.