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Over 250,000 bottles of water donated to Mesa’s water challenge so far

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 16, 2017

Campaigning by local leaders has yielded over 267,000 donated bottles of water since June for the Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign’s One Ton Water Challenge.
Realtors of Arizona Political Action Committee riders to rally across Arizona

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 16, 2017

Realtors of Arizona Political Action Committee (RAPAC) is revving up for a two-day road trip complete with meals and lodging.
Maricopa County board of supervisors picks panel to help choose new state representative

By Kacie Whaley | Aug 15, 2017

The Maricopa County board of supervisors has selected the citizens panel that will choose the candidates for the Legislative District 4 seat in the Arizona House of Representatives.
Ducey names Napper to Yavapai County Superior Court

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 15, 2017

Gov. Doug Ducey recently appointed John Napper to fill a vacancy on the Yavapai County Superior Court.
SAVAHCS, Pima County partner to empower veterans

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 15, 2017

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is making a supportive housing and job-training program accessible and expanding available resources to area military veterans through a partnership with Pima County’s Kino Veterans Workforce Center.
AZ Pure Water Brew Challenge slated for Sept. 9 in Tucson

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 14, 2017

In an effort to raise awareness of purified drinking water’s potential, 26 regional brew masters will gather Sept. 9 in Tucson for the AZ Pure Water Brew Challenge, with results released the following day.
AzCourtHelp.org receives international recognition

By Marian Johns | Aug 14, 2017

AzCourtHelp.org has been recognized by the National Association for Court Managers (NACM) and the International Association for Court Administration (IACA) for its services and access to the public.
Casa de la Luz Hospice expands southern Arizona service

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 14, 2017

Casa de la Luz Hospice recently opened Casa Hospice at The Hacienda, becoming the region’s only hospice operating two inpatient units.
Analysis shows proposed spring training facility could bring $278 million boost to Gilbert economy

By Marian Johns | Aug 11, 2017

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Elliott D. Pollack and Co. have released an impact analysis showing that Gilbert's proposed Major League Baseball spring training facility would bring thousands of jobs and an estimated $278 million boost annually to the local economy.
Personal finance company finds Phoenix is an affordable city for renting

By Carrie Bradon | Aug 11, 2017

Personal finance company SmartAsset recently looked into rental rates in 15 U.S. cities and found Phoenix was one of the more affordable cities in the United States.
Avondale sets job fair Aug. 24

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 10, 2017

Avondale and Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona will host a job fair Aug. 24 at Avondale City Hall.
Scottsdale to upgrade several fire station facilities

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 10, 2017

With financing approved by voters in 2015, three new fire stations will be built and one will be refurbished in Scottsdale within the next two years.
Scottsdale's Rob Millar receives Certified Economic Developer designation

By Shamiso Patience Mbiriri | Aug 10, 2017

The city of Scottsdale's economic development manager has received the designation of International Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), according to a press release.
Arizona Museum of Natural History to host pre-eclipse party

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 9, 2017

The Arizona Museum of Natural History will host an eclipse party Aug. 19 during which residents can learn about this rare event.
GPCC underscores implications of proposed immigration bill

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 9, 2017

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) said a proposed immigration bill that would limit low- and unskilled workers from entering the United States would cut in half legal immigration over the next decade.
Raising a Reader program helps parents teach children to read

By Tendai Makaripe | Aug 9, 2017

Parents with young children can take part in an eight-week program called Raising a Reader in which they will learn about the importance of literacy and how to help teach their children to read, according to a press release.
Joanne Osborne announces candidacy for state House of Representatives

By Marian Johns | Aug 8, 2017

Arizona native and local business owner Joanne Osborne has announced she will run for the Arizona House of Representatives.
Newly formed advisory committee to allocate $19.5 million for road repairs

By Marian Johns | Aug 8, 2017

The newly formed Pima County Transportation Advisory Committee recently held its inaugural meeting to set priorities for using $19.5 million in tax payer money for local road repairs.
Ducey activates National Guard to assist with pipeline damage due to recent flooding

By Marian Johns | Aug 8, 2017

Gov. Doug Ducey recently activated the Arizona National Guard to provide assistance to local and federal crews repairing the sewage pipeline near Nogales, which was damaged during last month’s flooding.
Tempe seeks input on all-mail voting for city elections

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 8, 2017

The city of Tempe is deciding whether to conduct March and May 2018 elections by mail as a result of data showing that early voting has become overwhelmingly popular in the jurisdiction.

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