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News from 2018

Mesa Community College hosts regional arts festival

By Marian Johns | Mar 26, 2018

Mesa Community College recently hosted the Region VIII Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, with over 100 of the school's music, theatre and film students earning several top awards.

SBA offers disaster loans in wake of drought

By Marian Johns | Mar 26, 2018

The U.S. Small Business Association is offering low-interest federal disaster loans of up to $2 million to non-farm, small businesses in 15 Arizona counties.

Marana program creates safer apartment communities

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 23, 2018

The Marana Tri-Star Program is made up of Marana Police, property managers and landlords, and residents who want to create a safer community by targeting criminal activity.

Ducey promotes state savings by limiting vehicle use

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 23, 2018

The state is looking for ways to manage tax dollars efficiently by reducing costs.

Pima County names deputy directors for development services

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 23, 2018

The Pima County Development Services has appointed Lauren Ortega as the deputy director overseeing building and site development.

Wolcott to deliver State of the City address April 16

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 23, 2018

This year’s State of the City address will be presented by Mayor Sharon Wolcott and the Surprise City Council.

Pima County extends comment period on power plant updates

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 19, 2018

The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality is extending its public comment period and holding another public hearing for the proposed modification of Air Quality Permit No. 1052 to Tucson Electric Power Irvington/H.Wilson Sundt Generating Station.

Maricopa officials seek input on City Center design

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 19, 2018

The City of Maricopa recently hosted a public meeting to discuss the development of the City Center and new housing, addressing areas such as community housing needs, possible designs, and the best practices to tackle the project.

Cochise County official participates in voting rights panel

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 19, 2018

The Arizona Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights held a public meeting this month on voting rights and access.

Credit Union West participates in Military Saves Week

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 19, 2018

Credit Union West participated in Military Saves Week, a national campaign to encourage service members and their families to secure their finances, from Feb. 26 to March 2.

Planning & Zoning Commission clears the way for commercial truck terminal

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 19, 2018

The Cochise County Planning & Zoning Commission has unanimously approved a rezoning application by the Development Services Department to use a vacant 11.87-acre residential property as a commercial truck terminal.

Pima County gathers public input on proposed power plant upgrades

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 19, 2018

The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality recently held an open house and a formal public hearing to gauge public opinion on a proposed modification to Air Quality Permit No. 1052 for the Tucson Electric Power Irvington/Wilson Sundt Generating Station.

Ducey reissues moratorium on regulatory rulemaking

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 18, 2018

Gov. Doug Ducey has issued his fourth annual executive order declaring his moratorium on all new regulatory rulemaking by state agencies in Arizona.

King Koil to build manufacturing plant in Avondale

By Robert Davis | Mar 15, 2018

The U.S. based company will employ 50 people at the facility and plans to be fully operational by April.

Deadline for Pima County Summer Youth Program is March 16

By Robert Davis | Mar 15, 2018

The application deadline for Pima County's Summer Youth Program for 14- to 21-year-olds has been extended to March 16.

Local charity holds TopGolf fundraiser to help the homeless

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 14, 2018

House of Refuge is asking individuals and businesses to participate in a fundraising event for the homeless on May 4 from 6-9 p.m. at TopGolf Gilbert.

Ducey makes appointments to Pima County Superior Court

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 13, 2018

Gov. Doug Ducey has appointed John Hinderaker and Scott McDonald to the Pima County Superior Court.

Suspicious activity disrupts power to Tucson residents

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 13, 2018

Tucson Electric Power is asking residents to report suspicious activity around their electrical equipment.

Cochise County supervisors extend space agreement with City of Bisbee

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 13, 2018

The Cochise County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a license agreement that lets the City of Bisbee continue to use part of Melody Lane Complex for a monthly fee of $4,500.

Aerialsphere helps Mesa officials promote economic development opportunities

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 12, 2018

The City of Mesa Office of Economic Development has launched AerialMesa.com, which is a virtual reality tool offering a bird’s-eye view of Mesa's business district.

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