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News from April 2018

Pima County offers resources to promote air quality by ending engine idling

By Giselle Rances | Apr 30, 2018

The PDEQ will launch an educational program about the dangers of vehicle pollution.

Klein to serve as state treasurer

By Giselle Rances | Apr 30, 2018

Governor Doug Ducey has appointed Eileen Klein as the state’s new treasurer.

Bales, Slayton attend forum on Justice for All Initiative

By Soutrik Das | Apr 27, 2018

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors recently held a meeting to discuss the Merit Selection of Judges and the Justice for All Initiative. Chief Justice Scott Bales attended the discussion along with the Board and Superior Court Judge Dan Slayton.

Tucson Metro Chamber applauds school funding plan

By Soutrik Das | Apr 27, 2018

The Tucson Metro Chamber congratulated Gov. Doug Ducey and the state legislature for prioritizing school funding and increasing teachers' remuneration.

Pima County to use new designations for Historic Landmark Zones

By Soutrik Das | Apr 27, 2018

The Board of Supervisors has modified Pima County’s zoning code to add a new category of historic overlay zone: the “Historic Landmark Zone.”

Vacancy opens on Apache Elementary School District Board

By Soutrik Das | Apr 27, 2018

Jennifer Racicot has recently resigned from the Apache Elementary School District Board, which is accepting applications for the seat.

Ducey expresses sympathy for Bush family

By Soutrik Das | Apr 27, 2018

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently ordered the state's flags flown at half staff in observation of the passing of former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush.

Forum offers landlords strategies for assisting former inmates, homeless

By Soutrik Das | Apr 24, 2018

The Pima County Housing Center, along with other community partners, recently held a forum for property owners, managers and nonprofit housing agency owners who are interested in leasing their properties to former inmates and homeless people.

Pima County issues air quality advisory

By Soutrik Das | Apr 23, 2018

The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) has issued an air pollution advisory for the excess level of particulate matter, which has caused “Unhealthy Levels for Sensitive Individuals” throughout Pima, due to high winds and lack of rain.

Dentistry school students volunteer for annual Oral Cancer Awareness Walk

By Giselle Rances | Apr 21, 2018

More than 500 students and faculty from A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) participated in the Ninth Annual Arizona Oral Cancer Walk at the Phoenix Zoo this month.

Ducey pledges teachers will receive 20 percent raise by 2020

By Giselle Rances | Apr 21, 2018

Gov. Doug Ducey has announced a 20 percent salary increase for Arizona teachers, in addition to plans to restore recession-era cuts for the next five years.

Coconino residents can sign up for emergency notifications

By Giselle Rances | Apr 21, 2018

The said emergency system will send calls, emails, or text alerts directly to those who have signed up via website

Medical marijuana to be grown in Wilcox facility

By Giselle Rances | Apr 21, 2018

A former agricultural site located at East Gaskill Road in Willcox will be converted into a medical marijuana facility following this month's approval from the Cochise County Planning & Zoning Commission.

Cochise County approves community development project

By Giselle Rances | Apr 21, 2018

A 1,400-square-foot facility used in the '80s and '90s for gem shows is set to be a new events center, campground and community gathering place near Douglas.

Analysis: Homeowners in Hawaii, Alabama, Colorado pay lowest property tax rate in U.S.

By Arizona Business Daily | Apr 20, 2018

With an effective property tax rate of about 0.33 percent, Honolulu has the lowest property tax rate among U.S. cities, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property taxes levied on single-family homes.

Ducey signs bill extending tax incentives for Rio Nuevo

By Soutrik Das | Apr 18, 2018

The Tucson Metro Chamber conveyed its gratitude to Gov. Doug Ducey and state Rep. Mark Finchem (R-Tucson) for their leadership in passing House Bill 2456, which extended tax incentives for Rio Nuevo to 2035.

Tucson Chamber supports sales tax for roadway maintenance

By Soutrik Das | Apr 18, 2018

The Tucson Metro Chamber Board of Directors has endorsed the Pima County Sales Tax Advisory Committee's recommendation of offsetting a ½-cent sales tax increase for roadway maintenance with a reduction in property taxes.

Buchanan accepts role as research fellow at U of A's Freedom Center

By John Breslin | Apr 16, 2018

Professor Allen Buchanan has enjoyed a diverse career, but the work is far from over as he anticipates contemplating weighty issues surrounding human morality and evolution in his new position as a research fellow with the Freedom Center at the University of Arizona.

Analysis: Arizona homeowners pay the 11th lowest property tax rate in the U.S.

By Arizona Business Daily | Apr 13, 2018

With an effective tax rate of 0.68 percent, Arizona has the 11th lowest tax rate among U.S. states and the District of Columbia, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property taxes levied on single-family homes.

Analysis: Indiana homeowners pay the 28th highest property tax rate in the U.S.

By Indiana Business Daily | Apr 13, 2018

With an effective tax rate of 0.9 percent, Indiana has the 28th highest tax rate among U.S. states and the District of Columbia, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property taxes levied on single-family homes.

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