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News from June 2016

University of Arizona partners with Greenwood Hall for online educational improvements

By Kathy Adams | Jun 11, 2016

The University of Arizona has partnered with Greenwood Hall Inc., an education technology company that helps colleges and universities increase revenue and improve student engagement.
Salt River Project celebrates purchase of 10,000th SRP ENERGY STAR Home

By Kathy Adams | Jun 9, 2016

Robert and Kathleen Merkle had no idea their purchase of a Salt River Project (SRP) ENERGY STAR Home in Queen Creek would make the history books.
Scottsdale-based GlobalMed recognized as veteran-owned small business

By Kathy Adams | Jun 9, 2016

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Center for Verification and Evaluation recently recognized Scottsdale-based GlobalMed as a veteran-owned small business.
McCain applauds Forest Service job initiatives project

By Kathy Adams | Jun 9, 2016

U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said he applauds an announcement by the U.S. Forest Service and its partners that they will invest more than $11 million to support work and training opportunities for more than 1,500 youth and veterans in national forests and public lands through the 21st Century Conservation Corps (21CSC).
Drilling set to begin at mining claim near Crown King

By Kathy Adams | Jun 9, 2016

Q-Gold Resources Ltd. said its Arizona subsidiary, Mineral Creek Resources Inc. (MCR), has signed a contract with Major Drilling America Inc., to drill the initial phase of MCR's Green Mohave 2 mining claim near Crown King.
Arizona joins three nearby states to create I-10 Corridor Coalition

By Kathy Adams | Jun 8, 2016

In a move to improve travel and safety on Interstate 10, transportation leaders in Arizona and three nearby states have created a coalition to support innovation along the corridor.
Tralongo partnership to help Phoenix-area dentist expand

By Matt Smith | Jun 8, 2016

Tralongo LLC, an Atlanta-based firm specializing in dental practice acquisitions, signed an official partnership with Phoenix-area dentist Bruce Herr to expand his network of dental practices.
Gosar urges Army Corps of Engineers to help eradicate salt cedar

By Kathy Adams | Jun 7, 2016

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) joined U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) in asking for support from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for removing invasive salt cedar along the Gila River.
Major motorsports project planned in Pinal County

By Kathy Adams | Jun 7, 2016

Danrick Builders of Chandler is developing a 2,360-acre recreational motorsports destination in Pinal County.
Senate backs McCain, Flake amendment to rein in Western Area Power Administration

By Kathy Adams | Jun 7, 2016

The U.S. Senate recently adopted an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill addressing the concerns of Arizona power customers about the Western Area Power Administration’s (WAPA) federal overreach.
Arizona Department of Transportation posts update on Bell Road/Grand Avenue interchange project

By Kathy Adams | Jun 6, 2016

The Arizona Department of Transportation said work on the future interchange of Grand Avenue (U.S. 60) and Bell Road in Surprise continues and preparations are being made to pave the westbound Grand Avenue lanes near Bell Road.
Presidio, Family Development team up for new Phoenix development

By Kathy Adams | Jun 6, 2016

Presidio Residential Capital has partnered with Family Development to build a new residential community in Phoenix called Encue.
Supreme Court to decide whether to hear case regarding pharmacists and religious beliefs

By Matt Smith | Jun 6, 2016

The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide whether to hear a case regarding a regulation in the state of Washington that prohibits pharmacies from refusing to fill prescriptions based on the prescription holder's religious beliefs.
Fraud, bankruptcy cases involving solar projects raise questions

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jun 6, 2016

As the battle between Arizona utilities and the solar industry rages, recent legal proceeding involving fraud and bankruptcy have further tainted the solar industry, and may be leaving many residents wondering whether investing in solar energy will leave them with a pile of regrets.
Arizona leaders urge Army Corps to help remove invasive trees affecting floodplain

By Kathy Adams | Jun 4, 2016

U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Reps. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) recently sent a letter to Assistant Secretary of the Army Jo-Ellen Darcy urging the Army Corps of Engineers to respond to Maricopa County Flood Control District’s request for assistance with its ecosystem restoration project, which could also help control flooding.
Alkaline88 is top-selling alkaline water in Arizona, Nielsen data shows

By Kathy Adams | Jun 4, 2016

The Alkaline Water Company Inc.'s Alkaline88 brand leads sales growth in Northern California and is the top-selling alkaline water in Arizona, according to Nielsen data.
Arizona Battleground Poll releases results of phone survey in Fifth Congressional District GOP race

By Matt Smith | Jun 2, 2016

Recently released results of an Arizona Battleground Poll conducted in Arizona’s Fifth Congressional District on May 25 and 26 show state Senate President Andy Biggs and former Maricopa County Supervisor Don Stapley are leading in the four-way race for the Republican nomination for the congressional seat.
Dental Fix Rx ranked 13th fastest-growing franchise

By Jeff Gantt | Jun 2, 2016

Franchise Gator has recognized Dental Fix Rx, the national dental equipment repair franchise with three locations in Phoenix, as the 13th ranked “Fastest Growing” franchise on its annual Top 100 list.
Arizona Public Service proposes demand-based energy rates for 'on-peak' hours

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jun 2, 2016

Arizona Public Service requested a comprehensive review of its energy rates proposal from the Arizona Corporation Commission yesterday — its first review in five years
Arizona State University named innovator of the month for asset management

By Kathy Adams | Jun 2, 2016

Computer consulting firm Cireson recently named Arizona State University as the first recipient of the company's Innovator of the Month award.

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