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ACC calls renewable energy storage ‘the secret sauce’ for future of solar

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 19, 2016

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) recently gave Phoenix-based Arizona Public Service approval to begin a pilot energy-storage evaluation program that has the promise of statewide benefits to consumers.
McCain supports University of Phoenix’s reinstatement to federal tuition program

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 19, 2016

U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said last week he was pleased that the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has reinstated the University of Phoenix’s eligibility for DOD tuition assistance.
Arizona Department of Transportation streamlining operations

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 18, 2016

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) said last week it is consolidating several key functions into its Transportation Systems Management and Operations Division (TSMO) as traffic on the state's roads increases.
SRP planting Ponderosa pines to celebrate Arizona Cardinals' touchdowns

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 18, 2016

In an unusual blend of football and forestry, Salt River Project (SRP) has pledged to plant 5,800 trees in fire-ravaged forests to celebrate the Arizona Cardinals’ franchise record-breaking 58 touchdowns during the regular football season — with additional matched backing from SRP customers.
Small businesses among supporters for Arizona's Proposition 123

By Katelyn Kivel | Jan 18, 2016

Proponents of Proposition 123 have raised $1.75 million to open up more of Arizona’s land trust fund for sale to support education funding. 
Lesko to introduce bill to protect consumers from 'deceptive, misleading' solar panel leases

By Kerry Goff | Jan 15, 2016

Arizona State Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-Glendale) plans to continue her efforts to protect homeowners from deceptive and misleading solar panel leases by introducing a follow-up bill to S.B. 1465 aimed at requiring clearer language in advertising and lease agreements.
Arizona Chamber 'loves where the governor is going' with sharing economy

By Kerry Goff | Jan 14, 2016

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently signed an executive order creating the Governor's Council on the Sharing Economy, which would welcome businesses such as Uber and AirBnB into the state with less debilitating regulations and a more nurturing environment for innovation.
Grijalva supports Obama’s action to confront gun violence

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 14, 2016

U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) commended President Barack Obama’s crackdown on gun violence and the recent executive order to instigate broader criteria for background checks regarding gun purchases.
Gabriel Partners comes to Phoenix

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 14, 2016

Anti-laundering enterprise Gabriel Partners LLC recently said it plans to launch a new facility in Phoenix by June 2016 as part of an overall nationwide operational expansion by the Cleveland, Ohio-based company.
Nation’s tallest utility truck extends SRP’s reach in Arizona

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 14, 2016

Lured by the promise of a bird’s-eye view, intrepid reporters were invited to experience what linemen encounter daily atop the Salt River Project's (SRP) new customized biodiesel powered utility truck on Tuesday.
Arizona’s Amendola Communications expands its client list

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 13, 2016

Scottsdale-based Amendola Communications said recently it has added health information exchanges from New Orleans and California to its growing client list.
Mohave Electric Cooperative customers to see savings on 2016 bills

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 13, 2016

Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) customers, both residential and commercial, will be seeing a savings after the utility’s recent reduction of its renewable energy surcharge on monthly bills was approved last month by the Arizona Commission Corporation (ACC).
Rising Rx costs force Arizonans to Mexico; industry expert says more competition needed to stem costs

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 12, 2016

Are rising prescription drug costs forcing Arizonans to flock to Mexico to get their medicine?
Ducey praises progress of state ‘on the rise’

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 12, 2016

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey delivered his State of the State speech Monday in Phoenix with heartfelt optimism and pride, praising the state’s substantial evolution in the year since he was inaugurated.
Arizona’s Microchip teams with Silicon Integrated Systems to pioneer touch, gesture interfaces

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 12, 2016

Kinesthetic-sensitive displays are now a reality, as Arizona’s Microchip Technology Inc. and Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) recently announced a partnership to distribute projected-capacitive touch (PCAP) and 3-D gesture interface modules using Microchip’s GestIC hand-tracking platform.
Ducey appoints Phoenix attorney to Arizona Supreme Court

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 11, 2016

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey named Phoenix attorney and constitutional law specialist Clint Bolick to the Arizona Supreme Court last week. 
SRP draining three canals for maintenance in Phoenix area

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 11, 2016

The Salt River Project (SRP) said last week that parts of the Crosscut, Arizona and Grand canals north of the Salt River are being drained for annual maintenance, affecting the water supply and restricting recreational canal access through Feb. 8 for Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria and north Tempe.
Arizona should be 'open for business' for independent contractors

By Katelyn Kivel | Jan 11, 2016

Small businesses in Arizona want the state’s legislature to make the Copper State more welcoming to independent contractors in the coming year, the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) said. “We are declaring Arizona open for business when it comes to businesses that are able to use independent contractors,” NFIB State Director Farrell Quinlan told Arizona Business Daily.
Ducey welcomes Clemson, Alabama football teams to Arizona

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 9, 2016

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey rolled out the red carpet for the Clemson Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide at a welcome reception for the two teams held last night in Phoenix.
Lattice Biologics names new board following RTO

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 8, 2016

Following a reverse take-over (RTO), Scottsdale, Arizona-based Lattice Biologics, a regenerative medicine enterprise, recently appointed a new board of directors and took action to streamline the company’s cash flow while advancing its stem cell research technology.

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