News published on Business Daily in January 2018

6 Toys R Us stores set to close in Arizona

By Arizona Business Daily | Jan 29, 2018

Toys R Us will begin going-out-of-business sales in February at six stores in Arizona slated to close in April.

Superintendent applauds proposed spending for education

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Jan 29, 2018

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas has applauded Gov. Doug Ducey's budget plans.

Legislators discuss challenges in meeting state's water needs

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Jan 29, 2018

Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke and other experts recently briefed state legislators on some of the challenges they face in meeting Arizona’s water demands.

Gilbert Rotary seeks sponsors for Trivia Night fundraiser

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Jan 29, 2018

The Gilbert Rotary -- a service organization made up of local business, professional and civic leaders -- will host a “Trivia Night” fundraiser March 2 at the Southeast Regional Library Shakespeare Room.

City releases procurement schedule for Decide Surprise bond projects

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Jan 26, 2018

The City of Surprise has released its procurement schedule for some of the bond projects that voters approved in November.

Tale of Two Cities festival evolves to CulturePOP Block Party

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Jan 26, 2018

The cities of Avondale and Goodyear and Estrella Mountain Community College are hosting the CulturePOP Block Party for the sixth year.

Goodyear lecture series highlights African-American artists

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Jan 26, 2018

The Goodyear Arts & Culture Commission is hosting an interactive lecture series featuring prominent local African-American artists Jimmy James Green and Kris Rhymes.

3 new specialty plates available at ServiceArizona.com

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Jan 26, 2018

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division has released specialty license plates commemorating Luke Air Force Base, the Arizona Science Center and the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction.

Ducey releases executive budget for upcoming fiscal year

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Jan 25, 2018

Gov. Doug Ducey recently released his Executive Budget for fiscal year 2019 following his Education Budget plan.

Avondale introduces online system for public records requests

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Jan 25, 2018

The City of Avondale has launched an open online system, NextRequest, to process public records requests.

Cochise County seeks to fill school board vacancies

By Marian Johns | Jan 23, 2018

Cochise County is seeking to fill vacancies on two of its school district governing boards and is now accepting applications from interested residents.

Cochise County shifts special district management to board clerk

By Marian Johns | Jan 23, 2018

In an effort to increase operational efficiency, Cochise County officials have transferred special district management to the clerk of the board of supervisors.

Coconino Board of Supervisors names Jayne interim county manager

By Marian Johns | Jan 22, 2018

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors recently appointed James Jayne to serve as the county's interim manager after the current manager Cynthia Seelhammer announced her resignation.

Mesa receives over $500,000 to support DUI enforcement

By Marian Johns | Jan 22, 2018

The traffic section of the Mesa Police Department has been awarded over $500,000 in grants from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety to support the department's DUI enforcement and promotions of roadway safety.

Marana officer receives Unsung Heroes Award

By Marian Johns | Jan 22, 2018

Marana Police Department Officer Erin Ysaguirre has become the first woman police officer to be honored by the Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Foundation with its Unsung Heroes Award.

Ducey stresses education in State of the State Address

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

During his recent State of the State Address, Gov. Doug Ducey stressed the need to make education a top priority for the state, which has added $1.7 billion for K-12 education over the last three years, including specific investments for teacher pay for the first time in over a decade.

Ducey urges expansion of Second Chance Centers

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

During his State of the State address, Gov. Doug Ducey called on lawmakers to expand the state's Second Chance Centers at prisons and also announced a new ID program to ensure individuals leaving prison have a needed tool to successfully re-enter society.

Kinder Morgan considers $40 million gas compressor station

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Kinder Morgan natural gas has proposed a new $40 million gas compressor station in Cochise County as part of its existing El Paso Natural Gas Co. pipeline system, a move estimated to bring 50 local jobs and generate about $1.1 million in yearly state and local tax revenue.

Cochise County promotes major health initiative

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Cochise County is encouraging its local communities to be a part of the county's major health initiative designed to address health, social and economic factors.

SkyBridge Arizona creates international air cargo hub

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport will be home to SkyBridge Arizona's new operations, a move that is expected to create 17,000 direct and indirect jobs and marks the first international air cargo hub which will house Mexican and U.S. Customs.

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