News from July 2019


Congressman Peter Visclosky quiet on USMCA

Rep. Peter Visclosky (D-Ind.) did not respond to requests for comment about the successor treaty to the North American Free Trade Agreement, which this week was ratified by Mexico.

PIMA ANIMAL CARE CENTER: Ride with PACC in this year’s El Tour de Tucson

Friends of Pima Animal Care Center is looking for people would like to “Ride with the PACC” in the 2019 El Tour de Tucson Nov. 23. 



Indiana ranks 13th lowest for dependence on property taxes, study finds

Indiana finished 38th in a Tax Foundation ranking of states that rely the most on property taxes as a share of state and local taxes.

Arizona ranks 26th highest for dependence on property taxes, study finds

Arizona finished 26th in a Tax Foundation ranking of states that rely the most on property taxes as a share of state and local taxes.



GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Light rail makes the Greater Phoenix region competitive

As a long time transportation professional and transit supporter, I’ve been a proponent for balanced transportation infrastructure and specifically light rail in the Greater Phoenix region. It’s part of the reason I agreed to serve as a Co-Chair of the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

Schools in the U.S. with the most wrestlers

Here are the most popular states for college wrestling in 2016

Schools in the U.S. with the most wrestlers

Here are the most popular states for college wrestling in 2016



Indiana ranks 36th highest for state tax collections per capita

Indiana finished 36th in a Tax Foundation analysis of state and local tax collections per capita – ranked from highest to lowest.

Arizona ranks 7th lowest for state tax collections per capita

Arizona finished 44th in a Tax Foundation analysis of state and local tax collections per capita – ranked from highest to lowest.

Knox ranks the poorest of Indiana towns, study finds

Knox was ranked the poorest town in Indiana in a 24/7 Wall St. analysis examining small communities with high poverty rates and financial hardships.

South Tucson ranks the poorest of Arizona towns, study finds

South Tucson was ranked the poorest town in Arizona in a 24/7 Wall St. analysis examining small communities with high poverty rates and financial hardships.

SOUTHWEST VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Hospitality Job Fair Hosted by Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce

The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce it's first-ever Hospitality Job Fair on Tuesday August 27, 2019, 9:00am-4:00pm, at the American Sports Center Avondale.

OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Announces Resignation Of DCS Director Greg McKay

McKay To Join Childhelp After Successful Turnaround Of Arizona’s Child Safety Agency

Analysis: Which college swimming & diving program grossed the most in the U.S.

University of Evansville, Ball State University and University of Indianapolis top the list of highest grossing women's college swimming and diving programs in the state in 2016

Analysis: Which college swimming & diving program grossed the most in the U.S.

Grand Canyon University, Northern Arizona University and University of Arizona top the list of highest grossing women's college swimming and diving programs in the state in 2016

Nonferrous metals industry posts after-tax income of $815 million in Q2

The nonferrous metals industry reported after-tax income of $815 million in the second quarter of 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.