Based on predictions for a mild winter, Arizona’s gas utilities and pipeline companies presented winter preparedness plans featuring lower gas bill estimates at the Arizona Corp. Commission’s annual workshop this week in Phoenix.

The Accelerate Arizona Roadshow has two out of its five events open to the public remaining, Wednesday and Thursday in Kingman and Dec. 3-4 in Yuma.

U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) released a statement on Tuesday commending the Environmental Protection Agency’s awarding of over $15 million in grant funding for environmental improvements to the tribal lands of several indigenous tribal communities in Arizona.

Virtual shooting lounge company Modern Round has hired Bill Scheidhauer as its president and COO and partnered with firearms training simulator provider VirTra to develop simulation programming. Scheidhauer, with more than three decades' experience in the restaurant industry, will manage the roll-out and profitable operation of Modern Round's future facilities.

The Scottsdale City Council approved a three-year investment in the Northern Arizona Forest Fund, where they will strive to improve forest health and water quality in the Salt and Verde Rivers watersheds. With a $120,000 investment in the Northern Arizona Forest Fund, developed by the NFF and Salt River Project, the city’s Water Resources Division will handle watershed improvements.

Rep. Heather Carter (R-Cave Creek) champions a three-part holistic approach for Arizona: the importance of health care for Arizona’s economy, the need for a strong education system, and the symbiotic relationship between those two sectors.

U.S. Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) aligned with a bipartisan majority of her fellow legislators in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 27 to pass a measure which would reauthorize the Export-Import Bank until Sept. 30, 2019.

A luxurious pool, outdoor dining, and a rooftop lounge are all in store for future tenants of Wood Partners’ new apartment community, Alta Steelyard Lofts, in Chandler, Ariz. Real estate developer Wood Partners is leasing the 301-unit community, which was built on the foundation of a historic steel fabrication facility. Units include private loft patios and high-tech entertainment. 

NurseWise, a nationwide multilingual nurse triage and health education provider, opened a new Clinical Care Center in Tucson, Ariz., Monday. Increasing its service offerings in southern Arizona and stimulating the local economy with current job opportunities, NurseWise now serves eight counties south of Phoenix, ensuring 210,000 citizens have access to key healthcare services.

The National Forrest Foundation (NFF) and Scottsdale City Council approved a three-year partnership where they will strive to improve forest health and water equality in the watersheds of the Salt and Verde River. With a $120,000 investment in the Northern Arizona Forest Fund, developed by the NFF and Salt River Project (SRP) in 2014, the city’s Water Resources Division will deal with watershed improvements.

Trails and street crossings for Phoenix-area walkers and cyclists will soon see tangible improvements, thanks to a grant secured from National Infrastructure Investments with Congressman Ruben Gallego’s help, USDOT announced yesterday from Washington, D.C. The $10.3 million allotment was made by National Infrastructure Investments, a branch of the U.S.

The workshops will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 27, the Idaho National Laboratory presentation will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 29 and the technology workshops will continue on the 29th at 1 p.m.

New power plant carbon ruling begins three-month window for opposing parties to file lawsuits.

H.R. 1937 prevents mining permit delays.

Raúl M. Grijalva's legislation addresses transportation issues

Arizona Corporation Commission approves UES' request for 10 cents per therm bill credit.

Arizona commissioners approve request to provide service over 4,417 acres of Maricopa County

With a nod to record output, recognizing Arizona’s 4,500 manufacturers, and to encourage others to locate here, Governor Doug Ducey has officially designated October as the Arizona Manufacturer’s Month for the third year in succession. Having risen to its highest level of manufacturing output since the Great Recession and nearly recovered all of the output lost during that time, the state was reported to have risen from its lowest output of about $20 billion in 2009 to more than $24 billion in

Finding welding-related mechanical and procedural flaws at the Desert Gas liquid natural gas (LNG) facility, the inspectors relayed their findings to authorities.

New law will help employ veterans as Customs and Border Protection officers at understaffed U.S. ports of entry.