News from August 2017


Ducey names Napper to Yavapai County Superior Court

Gov. Doug Ducey recently appointed John Napper to fill a vacancy on the Yavapai County Superior Court.

SAVAHCS, Pima County partner to empower veterans

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is making a supportive housing and job-training program accessible and expanding available resources to area military veterans through a partnership with Pima County’s Kino Veterans Workforce Center.

AZ Pure Water Brew Challenge slated for Sept. 9 in Tucson

In an effort to raise awareness of purified drinking water’s potential, 26 regional brew masters will gather Sept. 9 in Tucson for the AZ Pure Water Brew Challenge, with results released the following day.

AzCourtHelp.org receives international recognition

AzCourtHelp.org has been recognized by the National Association for Court Managers (NACM) and the International Association for Court Administration (IACA) for its services and access to the public.

Casa de la Luz Hospice expands southern Arizona service

Casa de la Luz Hospice recently opened Casa Hospice at The Hacienda, becoming the region’s only hospice operating two inpatient units.

Analysis shows proposed spring training facility could bring $278 million boost to Gilbert economy

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Elliott D. Pollack and Co. have released an impact analysis showing that Gilbert's proposed Major League Baseball spring training facility would bring thousands of jobs and an estimated $278 million boost annually to the local economy.

Personal finance company finds Phoenix is an affordable city for renting

Personal finance company SmartAsset recently looked into rental rates in 15 U.S. cities and found Phoenix was one of the more affordable cities in the United States.

Avondale sets job fair Aug. 24

Avondale and Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona will host a job fair Aug. 24 at Avondale City Hall.

Scottsdale to upgrade several fire station facilities

With financing approved by voters in 2015, three new fire stations will be built and one will be refurbished in Scottsdale within the next two years.

Scottsdale's Rob Millar receives Certified Economic Developer designation

The city of Scottsdale's economic development manager has received the designation of International Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), according to a press release.

Arizona Museum of Natural History to host pre-eclipse party

The Arizona Museum of Natural History will host an eclipse party Aug. 19 during which residents can learn about this rare event.

GPCC underscores implications of proposed immigration bill

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) said a proposed immigration bill that would limit low- and unskilled workers from entering the United States would cut in half legal immigration over the next decade.

Raising a Reader program helps parents teach children to read

Parents with young children can take part in an eight-week program called Raising a Reader in which they will learn about the importance of literacy and how to help teach their children to read, according to a press release.

Joanne Osborne announces candidacy for state House of Representatives

Arizona native and local business owner Joanne Osborne has announced she will run for the Arizona House of Representatives.

Newly formed advisory committee to allocate $19.5 million for road repairs

The newly formed Pima County Transportation Advisory Committee recently held its inaugural meeting to set priorities for using $19.5 million in tax payer money for local road repairs.

Ducey activates National Guard to assist with pipeline damage due to recent flooding

Gov. Doug Ducey recently activated the Arizona National Guard to provide assistance to local and federal crews repairing the sewage pipeline near Nogales, which was damaged during last month’s flooding.

Tempe seeks input on all-mail voting for city elections

The city of Tempe is deciding whether to conduct March and May 2018 elections by mail as a result of data showing that early voting has become overwhelmingly popular in the jurisdiction.

Pima County opts for tax advisory study

Pima County, the sole Arizona county lacking a sales tax, unanimously approved the creation of an exploratory committee to research instituting a county sales tax recently.

Ribbon-cutting held for Mesa Veterans Resource Center

The Mesa United Way, with the Mesa Chamber of Commerce and Mesa Community College, on Aug. 2 hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting for the Mesa Veterans Resource Center.

ADOT to automate trucking checks at some entry points

State-of-the-art sensors will expedite commercial truck drivers' travel through state borders with weight and registration-checking systems, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).