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News from December 2016

University of Phoenix dean elected to Jobs for Arizona's Graduates board

By Kathy Adams | Dec 31, 2016

Hinrich Eylers, executive dean of the School of Advanced Studies at University of Phoenix, has been elected to the Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates (JAG) board of directors.

Arizona Department of Transportation encouraging companies to test self-driving cars here

By Kathy Adams | Dec 30, 2016

The Arizona Department of Transportation recently issued a statement encouraging companies with self-driving vehicles to consider Arizona as their testing grounds.

Tucson Electric Power installs smart thermostats in low-income apartment complexes

By Kathy Adams | Dec 30, 2016

Tucson Electric Power is giving away smart thermostats to limited-income apartment residents who want to conserve energy.

Multi-family apartment complex in Tempe sells for $67.9 million

By Kathy Adams | Dec 30, 2016

An undisclosed buyer recently paid $67.9 million for the 296-unit multi-family Alta Tempe apartment complex in Tempe, Arizona.

TEP signs on as title sponsor for Winterhaven Festival of Lights

By Kathy Adams | Dec 30, 2016

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) will serve as the title sponsor for the Winterhaven Festival of Lights for the next five years.

Tucson, Pima County programs receive $8.4 million in grants to help homeless

By Kathy Adams | Dec 29, 2016

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded nearly $8.4 million to support efforts to help the homeless in Tucson and Pima County, the county said on its website.

Removal of hazardous rocks along State Route 77 near Globe to include daytime blasting

By Kathy Adams | Dec 29, 2016

The Arizona Department of Transportation said that daytime blasting along State Route 77 south of Globe will resume Tuesday, Jan. 3, as crews work to remove potentially hazardous rocks.

Tucson-area Loop improvements to make biking, walking safer

By Kathy Adams | Dec 29, 2016

The Loop around metro Tucson linking Marana, Oro Valley, and South Tucson has a number of projects underway that will improve the shared-use pathway for bicyclists and pedestrians, Pima County said on its website.

Ducey welcomes Uber self-driving car tests in Arizona

By Kathy Adams | Dec 29, 2016

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said recently that he welcomes Uber's decision to test its self-driving cars in Arizona instead of California.

American Indian chamber honors 6 businesses at conference

By Kathy Adams | Dec 27, 2016

The American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Arizona said its recent Connect 2016 conference and trade show, which included a business awards program, drew record crowds in celebration of the chamber's 20th anniversary.

Pima County video warns about dangers of breathing in fire-based pollutants

By Kathy Adams | Dec 27, 2016

The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) recently issued a public-service video warning about the dangers of breathing in smoke from wood-burning fireplaces, fire pits and fireworks, especially on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Cardinals to go to London to take on Rams next season

By Kathy Adams | Dec 26, 2016

The Arizona Cardinals said they will be one of eight NFL teams that will play games in London next season.

Arizona Public Service wraps up year with power supply agreement

By Kathy Adams | Dec 26, 2016

Arizona Public Service (APS) has wrapped up this year's “all source” request for proposals (RFP) seeking capacity resources for future energy use and has selected one company from among the applicants.

Construction to get underway on Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway project

By Kathy Adams | Dec 26, 2016

The Arizona Department of Transportation said construction scheduled to begin soon on the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway lays a foundation for linking the West and East Valleys by the end of 2019.

Pima County Bike Ambassadors to give out bells at outreach events

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 26, 2016

Pima County’s Bike Ambassadors said it will hand out bike bells and new maps of The Loop during several outreach events over the next two months.

Tucson Youth Baseball Experience on deck for Jan. 7

By Kathy Adams | Dec 24, 2016

The Tucson Youth Baseball Experience will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 7 at Kino Sports Complex, 2500 East Ajo Way.

WellCare Health Plans to acquire Medicaid, other assets from Phoenix Health Plan

By Kathy Adams | Dec 22, 2016

WellCare Health Plans, a Florida-based health care plan provider, has signed an agreement to acquire Medicaid membership and some provider contracts from Phoenix Health Plan (PHP), a subsidiary of Tenet Healthcare.

Arizona Corporation Commission votes to restructure solar power rate structure

By Kathy Adams | Dec 22, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission voted 4-1 to restructure how distributed generation (DG) is paid for in Arizona, which will boost renewable energy technologies while providing equity to all customers.

Arizona Rattlers sign on for second year of training camp in Maricopa

By Kathy Adams | Dec 22, 2016

The Arizona Rattlers indoor football team said it has committed to keeping its training camp in Maricopa for 2017.

La Locanda Ristorante Italiano to celebrate opening in Scottsdale

By Kathy Adams | Dec 22, 2016

Italian restaurant La Locanda Italiano will host a grand opening Dec. 27 in Old Town Scottsdale.

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