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Tucson Electric Power and MADD partnership going strong after 25 years

By Giselle Rances | May 27, 2018

The alliance began when TEP employee Robert Bills was killed by a drunk driver while on the job back in 1993.
Credit Union West awards scholarships to 5 seniors

By Giselle Rances | May 26, 2018

Credit Union West, an award-winning financial cooperative, has awarded $5,000 to five graduating high school seniors, as part of its 2018 scholarship program.
Marana offers support for YMCA Community Military Ball

By Giselle Rances | May 26, 2018

The ball recognizes the organization’s tradition of service to military families.
Avondale names Montoya city manager

By Giselle Rances | May 25, 2018

He is currently the city manager of Watsonville, California, and will occupy the said position vacated by former city manager David Fitzhugh after his recent retirement.
Analysis: College men's golf in Arizona grosses $6.5 million

By Arizona Business Daily | May 24, 2018

Grand Canyon University men's golf tops the list of highest grossing programs in the state, reporting $414,369 – or $41,437 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.
Yuma County participates in 'NAIL' hunger program

By Giselle Rances | May 23, 2018

May is Building Safety Awareness Month across the Yuma, and in line with this, permit techs from across Yuma County’s Department of Community Development have been challenged to join a statewide food drive through the “NAIL” hunger program.
Arizona colleges, universities report 13.7 percent default rate on student loans

By Arizona Business Daily | May 23, 2018

At Safford College of Beauty Culture, 38 percent of borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.
Analysis: College softball in Arizona grosses $5 million

By Arizona Business Daily | May 18, 2018

University of Arizona softball tops the list of highest grossing programs in Arizona, reporting $948,362 – or $41,233 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.
Fowler, Northwest Landscaping receive Branding Iron awards

By Giselle Rances | May 17, 2018

Marana Mayor Ed Honea recently presented the town's Branding Iron awards to Dr. Monica Fowler and to Northwest Landscaping during the 2018 Marana State of the Town Luncheon.
Coconino County creates position of forest restoration director

By Giselle Rances | May 17, 2018

Jay Smith will oversee both the agency and operational opportunities for the development of the forest industry, and address Coconino County’s issues on public safety.
Tinder Fire prompts issuance of Air Quality Health Advisory

By Giselle Rances | May 17, 2018

Smoke can create an unhealthy impact on residents, and the current hot and dry conditions can hinder smoke dispersion.
Sanchez receives Marana's Youth Legacy Award

By Giselle Rances | May 17, 2018

The alumna of Marana High School is described as an advocate for public safety.
Report issues to city officials with the Scottsdale EZ app

By Giselle Rances | May 17, 2018

This single, mobile-optimized system that helps local residents report issues quickly, and provides consolidated tracking and reporting system.
Budget director proposes new ambulance, police officers for Surprise

By Soutrik Das | May 17, 2018

Surprise Finance Director Lindsey Duncan recently presented the City Council and city manager with a recommended $387.8 million budget for 2019.
Phoenix Chamber's forum guests discuss economic growth

By Soutrik Das | May 17, 2018

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and its corporate partners recently hosted a forum with financial experts to discuss the metropolitan area's growing economy.
Cochise County extends mosquito monitoring program

By Giselle Rances | May 17, 2018

In its regular meeting April 24, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors approved the continuation of an existing agreement with the Arizona Department of Health Services that monitors disease-carrying mosquitoes.
41,648 borrowers in default on student loans after attending Arizona schools

By Arizona Business Daily | May 17, 2018

University of Phoenix reported the largest share of borrowers who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.
Analysis: Navajo, Cochise, Maricopa counties have the highest foreclosure rates for first quarter

By Arizona Business Daily | May 16, 2018

One in 417 properties in Navajo County started the foreclosure process during the first quarter of the year -- the highest foreclosure rate in Arizona, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.
Arizona Commerce Authority executive shares insights on state's future growth

By Soutrik Das | May 14, 2018

Kevin Sullivan, senior vice president of Business Attraction at the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), was the guest speaker at the recent Economic Development Insider Series hosted by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.
Buckeye Youth Council places 2nd in DemocraSeed Final Showcase

By Giselle Rances | May 14, 2018

The Buckeye Youth Council placed second in the recent DemocraSeed Final Showcase.

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