News from 2017


Air quality watch issued for Pima County

An air quality watch issued by the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality is in effect due to elevated levels of smoke and wind-blown particulates in eastern parts of the county caused by wildfires.

Justice Lopez to give speech as part of Law Day

Recognizing Cochise County’s annual Law Day, Arizona Supreme Court Justice John R. Lopez IV will give a keynote speech at Willcox High School.

Arizona's Schweikert hailed for 'firm' anti-Obamacare stance

An Arizona congressman is being hailed in a new ad campaign as one of a dozen congressmen who opposed the Affordable Care Act.

Republicans consider adding Schweikert-backed reinsurance program to health care plan

As Congress remains in recess, some experts are weighing in on a proposed amendment to the American Health Care Act — the Republican health care replacement plan.Two members of the Freedom Caucus, including Arizona Congressman David Schweikert (R-6), want to re-establish a reinsurance — or risk sharing — program, similar to one previously in place under the Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare.

Prescott named top place to retire in the US

The city of Prescott has been named the top place to retire in the United States by EscapeHere.com.

Pima County Housing Center to host financial literacy workshops

In response to household debt, which in the U.S. totaled $12.58 trillion in 2016, the Pima County Housing Center will be holding a workshop series aimed at helping consumers with their financial choices.

Flancer’s Gourmet Grub raises over $30,000 for charities

Flancer’s Gourmet Grub recently raised over $30,000 to help three charities in need.

Arizona Fair Housing Symposium explores housing issues

Over 100 people learned about the latest updates on fair housing at the recent state-sponsored 2017 Arizona Fair Housing Symposium in Phoenix.

APS offers encouragement for women in STEM careers

Female engineers are helping keep power running to millions of Arizona homes.

Arizona representatives speak at political forum hosted by chamber

Arizona Reps. Krysten Sinema and Andy Biggs took part in the recent Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce's Political Insider Series.

Tech summit highlights importance of research facilities in Arizona

Together with the governor’s office and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Arizona Commerce Authority hosted the Arizona Tech Innovation Summit last month to discuss the state with leading professionals and investors.

Ma'am Exams to host grand opening for Gilbert location

Ma’am Exams, specializing in women’s care and concerns, will host a grand opening at its new Gilbert location.

MCCD to use new educational resource program

The Maricopa Community College District (MCCD) Purchasing Department will begin utilizing the Open Educational Resources (OER) program.

Leadership West seeks award nominees

To identify and honor West Valley area residents who have a positive effect on the community, educational training firm Leadership West Inc. will accept nominations in four different civic leadership categories until 5 p.m. today.

Retro co-working space for Arizona entrepreneurs opens

Arizona State University (ASU) Scottsdale Innovation Center has created a retro co-working space dubbed SkySong.

Cenpatico, Health Net name leadership staff

Cenpatico Integrated Care (Cenpatico IC) and Health Net of Arizona Inc. recently revealed the three newest members of its executive leadership team from the two firms’ respective headquarters in Tempe and Tucson.

Lithium Exploration to develop energy technology

Lithium Exploration Group has taken a step to better energy usage in a memorandum of understanding with Solaris Power Cells Inc.

Avondale co-hosts job fair May 11

Over 20 firms from a range of industries will take part in the city of Avondale's job fair May 11.

PHX offers prepaid parking, web tool to find spaces

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) recently introduced enhanced parking system features designed to make finding a parking spot easier at the airport's busy grounds.

Arizona's Perfect Water Technologies taps new product line

Perfect Water Technologies' upgraded Home Master brand HydroPerfection undersink reverse osmosis (RO) system can help homeowners get a cleaner water supply, according a release from Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce.