News published on Business Daily in September 2017

News from September 2017


The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a two- to four-year extension for farmers to achieve compliance levels for water standards for growing produce.

Tempe’s Valor on Eighth community already has a growing list of potential occupants as leasing of space designed for mixed use begins in December, according to a press release.

The Arizona Pure Water Brew Challenge, a yearlong recycling-themed competition, ended recently at Phoenix’s 32nd annual WateReuse Symposium, where officials declared Dragoon Brewing Co.'s Clear Water Pilsner as the winning entry.

Arizona’s consolidated state plan, which deals with the state’s education accountability, has been approved by the U.S. Department of Education.

Arizona Sens. Jeff Flake and John McCain have introduced legislation that would ratify a settlement agreement between the Hualapai Tribe, the state of Arizona and several water users throughout the state.

Scottsdale’s Water Citizen Academy has received a top honor as it was named the Public Education Program of the Year at the recent WateReuse Symposium in Phoenix.

The city of Surprise has opened registration for its youth baseball and softball camps, which will feature Ottawa University’s softball coaching staff as instructors.

The Tucson Metro Chamber recently hosted the 20th annual Copper Cactus Awards at Tuscon’s Casino Del Sol Resort in collaboration with Wells Fargo to honor the achievements of 16 southern Arizona’s small-business owners.

Environmental entities Salt River Project and Valley Permaculture Alliance are collaborating on a sustainability workshop on Oct. 14 at Avondale City Hall.

The Arizona Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether a fee levied to help pay for Medicaid expansion in the state is, in fact, a tax and therefore unconstitutional.

The Maricopa County board of supervisors has approved a new loan repayment plan incentive that the county hopes will boost the recruiting and retainment of forensic pathologists for the medical examiner's office.

The city of Mesa’s Office of Economic Development recently earned accreditation from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), making it one of 60 economic development organizations to meet the standards for accreditation.

Benedictine University recently welcomed two new faculty members to its Mesa campus, according to a press release.

Tempe restaurateur Raveen Arora, who recreated the cuisine of his Indian homeland, has won the 2017 Arizona Diversity Council’s DiversityFirst Award for his civic leadership, advocacy and outreach efforts.

The city of Goodyear will host a town hall event featuring Arizona state officials from 6-7 p.m. Sept. 20 at Desert Edge High School Auditorium.

Lisa Marra, Cochise County communications and community relations administrator, has been appointed director of elections and special districts.

The Pima County board of supervisors has approved five appointments to the Sales Tax Advisory Committee.

The city of Maricopa will host its 2nd Saturday Maricopa Market beginning in November and is seeking local vendors who would like to participate.

Corralling potential panaceas, the McLife Tucson apartment community will partner with Tucson RoundUp for a Cure to raise funds and public awareness of cystic fibrosis with auctions, music and entertainment.

As Ballet Arizona brings its 2017 season to a close this month, it will perform its popular Ballet Under the Stars performance for the Goodyear community for the sixth year in a row.