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Congress passes McCain, Flake Arizona interstate measures

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.

Tucson Electric Power to supply power to Navopache Electric Cooperative

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.

Franks supports amendment to protect U.S. power grid

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.

Arizona Corporation Commission not letting distractions get in the way of work

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.

Arizona Corporation Commission forces unregistered investment groups to make reparations

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.

Gosar challenges EPA’s power plant regulations

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.

Phoenix chamber committed to nurturing small-business sector

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.

McSally steps up to protect Arizona economy by fighting EPA power plant rules

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.

TopLine Strategies names new executive VP of sales

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Dec 3, 2015

Scottsdale-based software company TopLine Strategies recently named Bill Hoffman executive vice president of sales.

Gosar-backed bill requires closer scrutiny of federal lawsuit settlements

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.

Paper Eskimo to build brand in Arizona, across Southwest

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.

Oswalt Law Group adds branch to expand its Arizona base

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.

Arizona Public Service seeking additional capacity

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.

Arizona Corporation Commission endorses Union Pacific rail crossing safety improvements

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 30, 2015

The Arizona Corporation Commission recently gave the go-ahead to safety upgrades at two Union Pacific Railroad crossings in Nogales, Arizona.

SRP wraps up rescue drill at Glendale generating station

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 30, 2015

Salt River Project (SRP) recently hosted its annual Technical Rescue Drill in Glendale to conduct high-altitude mock scenarios designed to sharpen firefighters’ skills.

Energy efficiency program aims to save Arizona schools money

By Keri Carbaugh | Nov 27, 2015

The Arizona Corporation Commission and Arizona Public Services (APS) agreed during a recent commission meeting to create the Schools Energy Efficiency Pilot Program, a two-year program beginning in 2016 to help schools with energy costs.

Free seminar in Tempe to focus on exporting

By Keri Carbaugh | Nov 27, 2015

SRP, one of the largest public power utilities in the United States, is offering business owners a free seminar on how to export goods, especially to Mexico and Canada, on Wednesday morning in Tempe.

Arizona sees promising business growth; imports and exports growing as well

By Kerry Goff | Nov 27, 2015

Like a lot of state economies, the 2008 recession hit Arizona pretty hard. Since then, Arizona has made a strong comeback, and there is considerable business growth that creates a promising environment for more businesses in various industries to turn their heads toward the state.

McCain challenges federal targeting of University of Phoenix

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 24, 2015

U.S. Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) recently wrote Education Secretary Arne Duncan regarding what they claim is unfair targeting of the University of Phoenix and other for-profit educational institutions.

Gosar joins Flake with effort to block EPA’s ozone ruling

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 24, 2015

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) recently joined Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) in trying to block the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new ozone regulation by introducing a House version of Flake’s Senate-introduced measure to stop the ruling.

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