News published on Business Daily in August 2018

News from August 2018


Governor Doug Ducey issued an executive order creating the Arizona Medal of Valor, an award that will recognize and honor the public safety officers and first responders who put their lives on the line to protect the safety of Arizonans.

Brown Mackie College-Indianapolis was among U.S. schools that reported receiving the least state financial aid during the 2017-18 academic year, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Brown Mackie College-Phoenix, Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division and Brown Mackie College-Tucson were among U.S. schools that reported receiving the least state financial aid during the 2017-18 academic year, according to a Higher Education Tribune

Indiana University-Bloomington, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis and Indiana State University were among U.S. schools that reported receiving the most state financial aid during the 2017-18 academic year, according to a Higher Education T

University of Arizona spends $23,962 per player on student aid for its women’s team athletes – the highest rate among Arizona colleges, according to an Higher Education Tribune analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Farmers for Free Trade has launched a new campaign titled, "Tariffs Hurt the Heartland," in an attempt to explain why tariffs are harming farmers, factory workers and the consumers who are paying the true cost of tariffs.

Martin University, University of Phoenix-Indiana and Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing have some of the lowest 'on time' graduation rates in the U.S., according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division, Rio Salado College and Northland Pioneer College have some of the lowest 'on time' graduation rates in the U.S., according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

With Marana being one of the fastest-growing communities in the state and north Marana seeing most of the future development, it was vital that we expanded the facility.

Applications are currently being accepted for the Fall 2018 Maricopa Citizen Leadership Academy (MCLA.)

Garden Pool (GP), an international NGO, celebrated the grand opening of the Garden Pool storefront and Farmer's Corner on July 30 in the El Rancho Del Sol complex, 659 E. Main St.-- a first-of-its-kind market which provides materials for local patrons to build and maintain their own at-home gardens.

Thanks to the generosity of the community, the Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign has collected thousands of bottles of water to help people in need, including the homeless and unsheltered during the hot summer months.

New report suggests annual spring training season contributes approximately $373 million to Arizona's gross domestic product.

Avondale Fire & Medical Department, in partnership with the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona (DPCA) and SRP, will recognize Drowning Impact Awareness Month in August.

The Rio Nuevo Board on Tuesday approved an extension to the developer of 75 E. Broadway to complete environmental and archaeological review of the site.

Residents who need vital record certificates will now be offered same-day services by Cochise County.

Sunsites Community Library will close for three weeks in August to allow for renovation work.

Governor Ducey delivered the following remarks at a candle light vigil honoring the life of State Trooper Tyler Edenhofer on July 30, 2018 at the Fallen Officer Memorial at the Wesley Bolin Plaza.

Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics, The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville and Mid-America College of Funeral Service have some of the best 'on time' graduation rates in the U.S., according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Chamberlain University-Arizona, Kor Beauty Academy and Arizona School of Integrative Studies have some of the best 'on time' graduation rates in the U.S., according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.