News from December 2015
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.
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.
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.
By Kerry Goff | Dec 7, 2015
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), which functions in an executive, legislative and judicial capacity within the state, is staying focused on its work despite recent controversies swirling about the public office.
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.
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.
By Kim Sunderland | Dec 4, 2015
Several qualities make Phoenix attractive to small-business owners, who are helping to strengthen and expand the local economy, Todd Sanders, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC), told Arizona Business Daily.
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.
By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Dec 3, 2015
Scottsdale-based software company TopLine Strategies recently named Bill Hoffman executive vice president of sales.
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.
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.
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.
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.