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News from August 2016

Ducey to celebrate opening of Arizona Autism Charter School’s new campus in Phoenix

By Kathy Adams | Aug 22, 2016

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will visit six public schools in coming weeks, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Arizona Autism Charter School’s (AZACS) new Upper School campus at 1445 E. Indian School Road in Phoenix.
Pinal County is biggest loser in Arizona as health insurance providers scale back Obamacare participation

By Karen Kidd | Aug 22, 2016

The decision by Aetna and other health care insurance providers to scale back participation in Arizona's Affordable Care Act Marketplace exchange will hit one county harder than any other, a state Department of Insurance spokesman said.
Pizza Patron plans three new locations in Tucson

By Kathy Adams | Aug 22, 2016

Pizza Patron, known for its Pizza for Pesos program, has signed a three-store development agreement with local entrepreneur George Wise for new locations in Tucson, adding to its 11 locations in Arizona and expanding its presence nationwide.
Arizona Corporation Commission to discuss Tucson Electric Power rate plan

By Kathy Adams | Aug 21, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission will hold a special open meeting Aug. 31 to receive comments about Tucson Electric Power Company's application for approval on a renewable energy plan and on the establishment of a reasonable rate plan.
Special open meeting to focus on proposed water rate hike for Clear Springs Utility Company customers

By Kathy Adams | Aug 21, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission will hold a special open meeting Friday, Aug. 26, to discuss a proposed water-rate hike by Clear Springs Utility Company.
Greater Phoenix Chamber names finalists for ATHENA awards

By Kathy Adams | Aug 19, 2016

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce has named the 11 finalists for the 2016 ATHENA Award, celebrating women of excellence in business, leadership, dedication to the community and mentorship of other women.
Western Refining, Northern Tier Energy announce merger proration results

By Kathy Adams | Aug 19, 2016

Western Refining Inc. and Northern Tier Energy LP, a wholly owned subsidiary of WNR, have received the merger consideration proration results from American Stock Transfer & Trust Company LLC, in connection with the merger of NTI and a subsidiary of WNR.
McCain chimes in on F-16 fighter jets coming to Arizona

By Kathy Adams | Aug 19, 2016

U.S. Sen. John McCain, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, recently expressed confidence over the Air Force’s announcement that Arizona will be considered for temporary and potentially permanent locations to house the new F-16 fighter jets.
Grijalva congratulates Estrella Mountain Community College on huge cash award

By Kathy Adams | Aug 19, 2016

Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva recently congratulated Estrella Mountain Community College for being awarded more than $500,000 by the U.S. Department of Education.
Arizona Public Service program aims to help schools cut energy costs

By Kathy Adams | Aug 18, 2016

Arizona Public Service said its School Pilot Program can help schools save money while creating better learning environments.
Salt River Project offering rebate after energy audits, efficiency improvements

By Kathy Adams | Aug 18, 2016

Salt River Project is offering a rebate to customers who participate in a home performance checkup and complete at least one recommended improvement.
Changes in Transaction Privilege Tax reporting affect all Arizona businesses

By Kathy Adams | Aug 18, 2016

The Arizona Department of Revenue has made changes to Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) licensing and reporting, required by law, effective last month.
Chandler-based ArmorWorks names new CEO

By Kathy Adams | Aug 18, 2016

ArmorWorks Enterprises, a Chandler-based designer and manufacturer of military survivability products, has appointed Brad Pedersen as the company's chief executive officer.
Arizona Department of Transportation cites man for unauthorized vehicle sales

By Kathy Adams | Aug 18, 2016

Detectives with the Arizona Department of Transportation cited Daniel Miranda for selling more than 100 cars without a dealer's license.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality seeks input on renewal of permit for Snowflake wood mill

By Kathy Adams | Aug 18, 2016

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is accepting comments for the proposed renewal of air quality control permits to Arizona Natural Resources Products LLC for a wood mill at Southwest Renewable Brown Street Mill in Snowflake.  
Ameresco, Phoenix teaming up on biogas project

By Kathy Adams | Aug 16, 2016

Ameresco Inc., an energy-efficiency and renewable-energy company will design, build, operate, own and maintain a multimillion-dollar wastewater treatment biogas project at the 91st Ave. Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), which is owned by the Sub-Regional Operating Group, which consists of Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa, Scottsdale and Tempe, and is operated by Phoenix.
Arizona Corporation Commission approves UNS Electric rate hike

By Kathy Adams | Aug 16, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) approved new rates for UNS Electric, a subsidiary of UniSource Energy Services, which will result in small rate increases for customers. The average residential customer's bill will increase $4.20 per month, effective Sept. 1.
Arizona Technology Council teams up with Arizona Optics Industry Association to promote optics sector

By Kathy Adams | Aug 16, 2016

The Arizona Technology Council (ATC) and the Arizona Optics Industry Association (AOIA) have signed a collaborative agreement to help expand the science and technology sectors in Arizona and boost the number of high-paying jobs in the state. 
Flake among GOP lawmakers seeking update on Treasury’s probe into solar company funding

By Vimbai Chikomo | Aug 15, 2016

U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) is among the Republican legislators urging the Treasury Department to disclose findings from its investigation into potential fraud by solar panel companies that received taxpayer-backed funding for over three years.
Corporation Commission reminds Arizonans to be prepared for storm-related outages

By Kathy Adams | Aug 14, 2016

The Corporation Commission is urging Arizonans to prepare in advance for potential power outages during monsoons.

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