News from April 2018


Ducey ensures state's cooperation with National Guard troops on border

Gov. Doug Ducey welcomed the announcement by President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen that the federal government will deploy National Guard troops to enhance security in border states.

Cochise County approves Stone Garden grant for border security

The Cochise County Board of Supervisors has recently approved $700,000 as a part of the Stone Garden grant, which will allow the sheriff's office to continue its security operations in the border region.

Arizona ranks 5th in national economic momentum index

A recent index of State Economic Momentum, a quarterly report published by Washington, D.C., ranked Arizona No. 5 in the nation for its economic growth.

Foundations join with governor to help expand Pathways to Prosperity program

Four foundations and Gov. Doug Ducey are partnering with a center to lead a program to better marry the state's public education system to the needs of employers now and into the future.

Cochise County court seeks volunteers to assist displaced children

Cochise County court invites volunteers who are willing to bring a change to the life of neglected children to participate in a two-day training program in Sierra Vista on April 20-21.

Ducey pays tribute to state's first woman governor

The governor of Arizona: Douglas A. Ducey officially proclaimed April 5, 2018, as Rose Mofford Day, in the memory of Arizona's first woman governor Rose Mofford.

Tucson Chamber seeks professionals under 40 for Emerging Leaders Council

The Tucson Metro Chamber is looking for young, dynamic, engaged and driven individuals to be part of the organization’s Emerging Leaders Council.

Marana seeks to fill vacancy on Town Council

The Town of Marana is accepting applications to fill the remaining Town Council term of Carol McGorray.

Surprise plans for sale of up to $40 million in bonds

In response to the upgrade of the City of Surprise’s General Obligation (GO) bond rating by Standard and Poor's, the City Council has authorized the first-ever Decide Surprise bond sale.

Coconino County eyes next step in Facility Master Plan

The City of Flagstaff has decided to independently pursue a courthouse development project.

Avondale Police to accept unwanted prescription drugs

The event will take place on April 28 at the CVS Pharmacy at 280 N. Avondale Blvd.

Transportation equipment industry Q1 net sales up 5.4%

The transportation equipment industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 5.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Communications equipment industry Q1 net sales down 11.4%

The communications equipment industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were down 11.4 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motion picture and sound recording industries Q1 net sales up 1.1%

The motion picture and sound recording industries' net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 1.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade, durable goods industry Q1 net sales up 8.4%

The wholesale trade, durable goods industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 8.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Petroleum and coal products industry Q1 net sales up 18.7%

The petroleum and coal products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 18.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Fabricated metal products industry Q1 net sales up 5.1%

The fabricated metal products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 5.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Plastics and rubber products industry Q1 net sales up 0.2%

The plastics and rubber products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 0.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Retail trade industry Q1 net sales up 5.6%

The retail trade industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 5.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Paper industry Q1 net sales up 4.6%

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