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News from May 2016

Grand Canyon Resort Corporation adds six board members

By Kathy Adams | May 23, 2016

The Grand Canyon Resort Corporation (GCRC), based in Peach Springs, has added six new members to its board of directors.
OnTrac package delivery service has new facility in Tucson facility

By Kathy Adams | May 23, 2016

Phoenix-based OnTrac, the largest regional package delivery company in the United States, has opened a new facility in Tucson, its second facility in Arizona, joining its Phoenix plant. 
Franks-backed bill would end federal settlement "slush funds"

By LocalLabs News Service | May 22, 2016

The legislation, the Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2016, passed the House Judiciary Committee on May 11 by a vote of 18-6.
Arizona DOT's Bell Road, Grand Avenue overpass project on schedule

By Khristopher Flack | May 21, 2016

The Arizona Department of Transportation's (DOT) Bell Road and Grand Avenue interchange construction project in Surprise is moving forward.
TPT Global Tech completes purchase of Trucom

By Amanda Rupp | May 21, 2016

Leaders at TPT Global Tech recently announced that they have finalized their acquisition of Trucom Networks, a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) based in Nevada and Arizona.
Thousands of construction workers join National Safety Week 2016

By Amanda Rupp | May 21, 2016

During National Safety Week 2016, which ran May 2-6, over 4,500 construction workers from Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) joined in daily activities that emphasized safety and awareness practices.
RiceBran Technologies issues $3 million registered direct offering

By Khristopher Flack | May 21, 2016

RiceBran Technologies has agreed to sell $3 million of stock to an unnamed institutional investor from the health care sector.
ACC to review resource plans from local utility providers

By Khristopher Flack | May 21, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) will meet July 19 to review resource plans from several local utility companies.
Arizona Corporation Commission slates biennial transmission assessment workshop 

By Amanda Rupp | May 19, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) recently scheduled an open meeting on the ninth biennial transmission assessment workshop at 9:00 a.m. June 1 in ACC Hearing Room One, 1200 W. Washington St. in Phoenix.
Arizona Corporation Commission to hold special hearing on rules for connecting distribution facilities

By Amanda Rupp | May 19, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission has scheduled an open meeting in June to discuss a rulemaking proposal for interconnecting distributed generation facilities. The public hearing will be at 10:00 a.m. June 15 in Hearing Room One, Arizona Corporation Commission, 1200 W. Washington St. in Phoenix. 
Arizona Public Service finds solar farms better than rooftop units

By Amanda Rupp | May 19, 2016

Leaders at Arizona Public Service (APS) recently found that grid solar-power generation is more cost-effective and beneficial than residential rooftop solar power.
Salt River Project tests new safety gloves rated for 40,000 volts

By Khristopher Flack | May 18, 2016

Salt River Project is unveiling new electricty-proof gloves that can protect workers from a charge of up to 40,000 volts.
Quyp buys 143 acres in Peoria for housing development

By Khristopher Flack | May 18, 2016

Quyp Development recently completed its $4 million purchase of 143 acres of property in Peoria in partnership with Versant Commercial Brokerage Inc.
Arizona among states facing hikes in Obamacare premiums and deductibles

By Vimbai Chikomo | May 18, 2016

Arizona enrollees under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, will see a significant increase in their health care  premiums and deductibles when the marketplace opens ups for 2017 health care plans just one week before voters elect a new president.
Northern Arizona University, Sodexo composting food scraps for a greener campus

By Khristopher Flack | May 17, 2016

A new student-lead collaboration between Northern Arizona University (NAU) and food service company Sodexo is leading to high-volume recycling of the school's food waste.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality program aims to clean up older underground storage tanks

By Khristopher Flack | May 17, 2016

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is launching a new program to remove older underground storage tanks that may leak and contribute to soil and groundwater contamination.
Phoenix announces $40 million in job training funds

By Khristopher Flack | May 16, 2016

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton announced last week a new partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco will be bringing the city $40 million in job training funds.
Salt River Project hosting water safety workshops

By Khristopher Flack | May 16, 2016

Salt River Project (SRP) will be helping Arizona residents prepare to enjoy the summer through water safety workshops and swimming lessons.
Phoenix's EPCOR Water USA pipline earns award

By Khristopher Flack | May 16, 2016

EPCOR Water USA received the Water Project of the Year award from the Arizona Water Association (AWA) last week for its $1.9 million, mile-long pipeline that brings water to the West Valley of Phoenix.
Arizona's newest solar law aims to protect consumers from inflated savings claims

By Jacob Bielanski | May 16, 2016

Solar leasing companies in Arizona must now justify how they estimate the savings from installing solar panels, according to a bill signed by Gov. Doug Ducey in late March.

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