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Boycotts of Israel by companies doing business with the state of Arizona are not protected under the First Amendment, according to an appeal filed by Assistant Attorney General Curtis Ensign.

Vantage West Credit Union, southern Arizona’s largest credit union, announced today the promotion of Miguel (Mickey) Gomez from Sr. Business Banker to Business Relationship Manager I.

Mesa Community College is pleased to welcome 12 international exchange students to contribute to our vibrant campus community during the 2018-2019 academic year as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Community College Initiative (CCI) Program.

Pima County’s AZ Pure Water Brew Challenge project won the Governor’s Award for Arizona’s Future at the 38th Annual Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Awards presented by SRP, Oct. 6 in Scottsdale. Arizona Forward honored the project for its effort to effectively steward water resources and engage the public in sustainability efforts.

Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar is offering remote office hours for taxpayers seeking help with their property tax bills.

Cochise County Health & Social Services will host a no-cost, adult flu clinic on Friday, October 26, at the Fry Fire Station, 4817 S. Apache Avenue, Sierra Vista. Immunizations will be given from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

PHOENIX — A phone poll taken earlier this month by ABC15 Arizona TV affiliate and OH Predictive Insights is showing Republican candidates with significant leads in three key state races.

PHOENIX — The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) is applauding Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich for his legal efforts against Volkswagen's false advertising, which has resulted in a settlement for consumers.

The beverage and tobacco products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 4.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The durable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 7.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The aerospace products and parts industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 7.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The communications equipment industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 3.8 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The professional and technical services, except legal services industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 1.4 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The primary metals industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 9.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The nonferrous metals industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 2.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The motor vehicles and parts industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 9.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The pharmaceuticals and medicines industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 4.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The wholesale trade, nondurable goods industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 4.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.