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Lisa Marra appointed director of elections, special districts

By Marian Johns | Sep 13, 2017

Lisa Marra, Cochise County communications and community relations administrator, has been appointed director of elections and special districts.
Pima County board approves Sales Tax Advisory Committee appointments

By Chandra Lye | Sep 13, 2017

The Pima County board of supervisors has approved five appointments to the Sales Tax Advisory Committee.
2nd Saturday Maricopa Market to return in November

By Marian Johns | Sep 13, 2017

The city of Maricopa will host its 2nd Saturday Maricopa Market beginning in November and is seeking local vendors who would like to participate.
Tucson rallies for cystic fibrosis awareness event

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 13, 2017

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.
Ballet Under the Stars coming to Goodyear this month

By Marian Johns | Sep 12, 2017

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.
Surprise park to be renamed in memory of Dick McComb

By Marian Johns | Sep 12, 2017

The city of Surprise will honor one of its longest-tenured managers, Dick McComb, by renaming a city park in his memory during an official ceremony later this month.
Scottsdale opens new data portal for residents

By Marian Johns | Sep 12, 2017

The city of Scottsdale now has a new open data portal for residents that offers public access to over 30 of the city’s datasets.
Tempe restaurant owner honored with DiversityFirst Award

By Chandra Lye | Sep 8, 2017

A Tempe restaurant owner has been awarded the 2017 Arizona Diversity Council’s DiversityFirst Award.
City says Temple's drinking water safe despite unusual taste, smell

By Marian Johns | Sep 8, 2017

The city of Tempe is advising residents that the city’s tap water is safe to drink even though it may have an “earthy” taste or smell over the next few weeks due to algae byproducts in storage reservoirs and lakes.
Arizona Chamber president releases statement regarding DACA

By Mia Sims | Sep 8, 2017

Following an order by President Donald Trump to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, (DACA), Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer, released a statement about the action.
MDHI receives $1.4 billion contract for armed helicopters

By Chandra Lye | Sep 7, 2017

MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI) has been given a five-year contract worth $1.4 billion to provide 150 armed MD 530 helicopters for the U.S. and Partner Nation Army Aviation Forces.
Maricopa County board appoints constable for Arrowhead Justice Precinct

By Chandra Lye | Sep 7, 2017

A new constable for the Arrowhead Justice Precinct has been appointed by the Maricopa County board of supervisors.
Buckeye opens before and after school care at elementary schools

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 7, 2017

Buckeye's Before and After School Enrichment (B.A.S.E.) program is open for students in kindergarten through grade 8 to provide a safe, engaging place for kids to learn through play.
Phoenix Chamber urges action from Congress following Trump's DACA decision

By Chandra Lye | Sep 7, 2017

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce has asked Congress to develop an immigration solution in light of President Donald Trump’s recent decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Arizona leaders rally for NAFTA alteration efforts

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 6, 2017

Because Mexico is Arizona’s top partner in international trade, almost 70 state business and political stakeholders traveled to the country recently as part of efforts to alter the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Anni Foster to become new deputy general counsel of governor's office

By Kacie Whaley | Sep 6, 2017

The governor's office has named Anni Foster the new deputy general counsel and Kathryn Hackett King is leaving the office.
AAR urges citizens to support flood reform act

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 6, 2017

With the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) expiring Sept. 30, the Arizona Association of Realtors (AAR) is encouraging residents to support passage of the 21st Century Flood Reform Act.
Tucson transport named to best fleet list

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 6, 2017

The city of Tucson’s Fleet Services Division has been named to The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas list, which is focused on the public sector fleet industry.
Maricopa County approves electronic medical records project for HonorHealth

By Kacie Whaley | Sep 5, 2017

The Maricopa County board of supervisors has partnered with HonorHealth so patients in Maricopa County will have a convenient way to access their medical information electronically, the county reported.
Public relations expert Daniel Cruz to speak at chamber Business & Breakfast event

By Kacie Whaley | Sep 5, 2017

Daniel Cruz, executive director and founder of social media and public relations company Biltmore Media, will be a speaker at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce's upcoming Business & Breakfast event, the chamber reported.

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