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News from November 2015

Arizona Corporation Commission announces open meeting

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 17, 2015

The Arizona Corporation Commission said it will be meeting at 10 a.m Tuesday and Wednesday in Phoenix.
Grand Canyon University clarifies decision to extend employee benefits to partners in same-sex marriages

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 17, 2015

Grand Canyon University urges compassion amid issues raised by U.S. decisions on same-sex marriages.
Arizona Technology Council honors top innovators

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 17, 2015

Arizona tech firms congratulated top innovators at the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation awards.
Flake favors EPA’s Exceptional Events Rule revision

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 16, 2015

EPA agrees to revisit rule that led to Arizona municipalities being fined for naturally occurring events.
Gosar commends Arizona Supreme Court’s support of water rights decision

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 16, 2015

Ruling could resolve territorial dispute over watershed in west-central Arizona.
TEP awards $100,000 in grants for Arizona youth, families and seniors

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 12, 2015

To strengthen the health of Arizona’s youth, families and senior citizens, Tucson Electric Power awarded more than $100,000 in Grants That Make a Difference to 18 nonprofits in a ceremony at the utility’s Tucson headquarters on Tuesday.
Wilkes University ranks in nation’s top 25 colleges for economic value

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 12, 2015

Mesa, Arizona’s Wilkes University has gained top national ranking for fiscal value by The Economist, a leading international periodical, placing not only 25th in the country, but higher than any other Arizona higher learning institution.
Salt River Project ramps up military, veteran hiring

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 11, 2015

The Salt River Project (SRP) will provide full pay to employees called to active duty for up to two years and current employees who are members or reservists for the Arizona National Guard will be granted 22 days per year of paid leave—twice the amount previously allotted. 
Wood Partners plans midtown Phoenix project

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 11, 2015

Wood Partners, a national real estate development firm, announced plans on Tuesday for a new 225-unit apartment community called “3rd and Thomas” to be constructed in Phoenix, Arizona.
What is a PBM?

By LocalLabs News Service | Nov 11, 2015

Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs for short) might be the most important health care companies you’ve never heard of.
Sinema, Valadao pioneer law for non-native startups, job creation in Arizona

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 11, 2015

Supporting job startups in Arizona and nationwide, U.S. Reps. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and David Valadao (R-CA) introduced the Jobs in America Act recently in Washington, D.C., to help foreign-born graduates stay in the U.S.
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce calls for 2016 IMPACT nominations

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 11, 2015

Recognizing exemplary Valley businesses for their impact on the greater Phoenix business community, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for its 2016 IMPACT Awards through Jan. 8.
Southline Transmission Line Project achieves Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) phase

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 10, 2015

Western Area Power Administration and the Bureau of Land Management released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the 360-mile Southline Transmission Line Project proposed to run from New Mexico to Arizona.
Flake sponsors crop insurance reform bill

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 10, 2015

Paralleling similar legislation in the House, U.S. Sens. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) recently sponsored the Assisting Family Farmers through Insurance Reform Measures (AFFIRM) Act to save U.S. taxpayers approximately $24.4 billion over the next decade by reforming crop insurance methods.
McCain praises House vote to expand Arizona’s highway system

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 7, 2015

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) this week praised the House of Representatives’ passage of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act for its ensured boost to Arizona’s highway infrastructure with new thoroughfares.
TEP asks for rate hike to cover sustainable electric outlay

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 7, 2015

To recoup its billion-dollar investment over the past four years for equipment, performance and service upgrades, Tucson Electric Power (TEP) on Thursday filed a proposal seeking rate changes with the Arizona Commission Corp. (ACC).
Watchdog group wants federal probe of Arizona Corporation Commissioner

By Kim Sunderland | Nov 6, 2015

AZCC's Susan Bitter Smith allegedly working as lobbyist for industry she regulates.
Ducey pronounces November Veteran Employment Month in Arizona

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 5, 2015

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey declared November as Veteran Employment Month in recognition of both the state’s military vets and the Arizona businesses that hire them following their service stints, yesterday in Phoenix.
McSally calls for Douglas port of entry

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 5, 2015

U.S. Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ) asked Homeland Security officials yesterday in Washington, D.C. to seriously consider a new port of entry in Douglas, Arizona, located within her jurisdiction, following the city’s recent commercial port expansion.
Bollente Companies prepares global expansion for trutankless water heater

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 4, 2015

“Smarter than the average water heater,” Bollente Companies’ innovative “trutankless” water heater brand is ready to hit the market under the newly formed Bollente International, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, the firm announced in Phoenix today.

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