News from February 2018


Women less likely to prepare for their financial futures

According to Time Magazine, women make up 47 percent of the U.S. workforce and 55 percent of its college undergraduates. Unfortunately, there is still a gender wage gap.

City of Goodyear recognizes its citizen of the year

Patrick McDermott, community relations manager for Arizona Public Service and the Cleveland Indians, has been named the City of Goodyear's Citizen of the Year and Corporate Citizen of the Year.

Tucson seeks lifeguards, instructors for summer swim season

The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department is looking for lifeguards and swimming instructors to work in its pools over the summer, beginning in May.

Yuma officials formally receive budget presentation award

The Government Finance Officers Association presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the City of Yuma for the 14th year on Feb. 7 at the City Council meeting.

Volunteers needed to represent abused and neglected children

Cochise County is looking for volunteers to help 220 neglected and abused children in the welfare system who do not have a Court Appointed Special Advocate to represent their interests.

Young artists encouraged to enter annual Mayor Select show

Goodyear is encouraging students to submit original artwork for the sixth annual Mayor Select Art Show.

Coconino County assessor explains property tax exemption programs

Until March 1, the Coconino County tax assessor’s office is accepting applications for the Widow/Widower and Disability Property Tax Exemption Programs.

City of Avondale receives workplace wellness award

The Healthy Arizona Worksites Program will honor the City of Avondale with a HAWP Gold Award, which is given to businesses and organizations that excel in implementing health initiatives in the workplace.

Community partnership to combat lead paint hazards in Tucson

The Arizona Department of Health Services urges families in high-risk areas to test their children for exposure.

Babe Ruth League opens registration

The West Valley Babe Ruth Baseball League in the City of Surprise has opened registration through March 23.

Pima County sponsors summer youth employment program

Pima County’s Summer Youth Employment Program is accepting applications from youth who want to work this summer or earn school credits.

Ducey designates February as Career and Technical Education Month

The governor spoke of the importance of various programs that allow Arizona students to pursue school-to-career education pathways.

Cochise County Schools to host spelling bee on Feb. 24

Cochise County Schools will host its 2018 Spelling Bee on Feb. 24.

Cochise County implements drone use for mapping and topography tasks

Cochise County is believed to be the only country in Arizona that will use drones to help improve the cost and time of major planning projects.

Buckeye tapped as home for $1 billion manufacturing facility

After a year-long search in 30 locations across nine states, Nikola Motor Co. selected Buckeye for its hydrogen-electric semi-truck manufacturing headquarters facility.

Say goodbye to your Sam’s Club? Arizona has 4 stores on the list

Walmart will close Sam’s Club stores in Casa Grande and other locations, the company announced.

Chamber seeks comments on Proposition 206's impact

The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce is asking all business owners, managers and employees to participate in an anonymous online survey.

Candidate packets available for Avondale primary election

The City of Avondale's primary election is scheduled for Aug. 28, with three council seats being contested.

Mesa to host international cybersecurity conference

The SOURCE Conference 2018 Southwest Cybersecurity and Information Security Event will be held at the Mesa Convention Center Feb. 26 to March 1.

Goldwater Institute study shows minimum wage hikes cause unintended costs and consequences

A more in depth debate and economic analysis of the potential unintended and unseen consequences of raising the minimum wage must be held before any further push is made for change, one economist who studied the impact on one vital state service argues.