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News from 2017

Business groups back Ducey's education budget

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 9, 2017

Gov. Doug Ducey recently proposed a 2017-18 education budget that many business groups, including the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, are supporting.

Lawmakers eye eliminating some state income tax exemptions

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 7, 2017

Arizona state leaders have crafted SB 1144 to increase state revenue through reduced tax exemptions. 

Ameresco break ground on biogas conversion project in Phoenix

By Kathy Adams | Feb 7, 2017

Renewable energy company Ameresco Inc. recently held a groundbreaking with the City of Phoenix for a new wastewater treatment biogas project at the 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Meetings and events: Tax assistance, book sale and crafts class

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 7, 2017

Anthony Smith, a Pinal County supervisor, promoted the county's upcoming special book sale, junk and jewels class, and AARP Tax-Aide during Monday's meeting of the Grande Valley Republican Women.

Arizona State kicks off 3-year fundraising campaign

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 7, 2017

Arizona State University kicked off 2017 with a new student campaign focused to raise $1.5 billion in hopes to provide a better future, economy and health sphere for its students.

Senate committee approves bump in minimum liability coverage

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 7, 2017

The Arizona state Senate's Committee on Transportation recently approved SB 111 to increase motorists’ minimum liability coverage in a 6-1 vote.

Private airline crash victims identified

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 3, 2017

The two men who died in a Jan. 23 private airplane crash at Tucson International Airport have been identified as 56-year-old Jeffrey Green and 38-year-old Daniel Rodriguez.

Mesa celebrates 'Madness' competitors

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 3, 2017

Two participants in Launchpoint, Mesa’s technology accelerator, recently earned the chance to battle 62 other companies for up to $300,000 in the Arizona Venture Madness competition.  

Tucson Saguaros hope to be heading for home

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 3, 2017

The Tucson Saguaros baseball team recently began recruiting host families for their players for the 2017 season, which starts in May and run through August.

Heroes -- super and real -- visit Mesa museum

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 3, 2017

The i.d.e.a. Museum in Mesa will soon welcome superheroes as well as the real-life kind during its a hands-on exhibit called “Caped Crusaders & Everyday Heroes.” The exhibit is scheduled to run from February 10 through May 28.

Classic Car Spa runs out of gas

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 3, 2017

Several locations of the Classic Car Spa car wash and their Arizona parent company, Asset Acquisition LLC., recently filed for bankruptcy.

House panel backs crackdown on moving companies

By Kathy Adams | Feb 2, 2017

Arizona lawmakers plan to crack down on moving companies that hold a homeowner's belongings until payment is made.

Tucson students becoming playground leaders

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 2, 2017

Students at Elvira Elementary School in Tucson are getting a chance to experience leadership during their recess time.

Endurance International Group expands in Tempe, plans to add 600 new jobs

By Kathy Adams | Feb 1, 2017

Global web services company Endurance International Group will add 600 new jobs this year as it expands its Tempe location.

McCain, Flake applaud Trump's pick for Supreme Court

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 31, 2017

President Donald Trump named federal appeals court Judge Neil Gorsuch as his nominee to fill the vacant U.S. Supreme Court seat previously occupied by the late Justice Antonin Scalia. U.S. senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) praised the president's pick.

Free fitness, wellness expo coming to Mesa

By Kathy Adams | Jan 31, 2017

Mesa Vice Mayor David Luna is hosting the free Heart Your Health fitness and wellness expo Saturday, Feb. 11, the city said in a news release.

Pima County accepting applications for summer youth work program

By Kathy Adams | Jan 31, 2017

Youth and young adults ages 14-25 can apply for Pima County’s Summer Youth Employment Program to earn money or school credits.

Arizona City child's disease prompts family to become blood donation advocates

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 31, 2017

Myah O’Dell’s mother recently expressed her gratitude for those who donated blood to help keep the 2-year-old Arizona City girl alive. Myah was born with hemoglobin SD, a form of sickle cell disease, and she has received upwards of 30 blood transfusions since infancy.

Hacienda de la Canoa hosting 'When Bronc Riders Wore Lipstick' exhibit

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 30, 2017

Hacienda de la Canoa in Green Valley will be hosting a cowgirl exhibit for a limited time. The exhibit, "When Bronc Riders Wore Lipstick," running from Feb. 18 to March 4, will feature the dress of cowgirls from the early 1900s through the '30s

Arizona State University, businesses team up for Manufacturing Research and Innovation Hub

By Kathy Adams | Jan 30, 2017

Arizona State University’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering recently launched the Manufacturing Research and Innovation Hub, decked out with the latest in 3-D printing equipment.

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