News from June 2017


ADOT transportation facilities plan approved

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has approved the annual update to its Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program after a three-month comment period.

ASU Barrett names associate dean

Arizona State University (ASU) has appointed Craig Allen as the new associate dean of Barrett, the Honors College at ASU's downtown Phoenix campus.

Franks subcommittee to examine 'ethical responsibilities' of plaintiff lawyer Rx ads

A U.S. House subcommittee on which Arizona Congressman Trent Franks (R-8) serves will hold a hearing tomorrow regarding the impact and oversight of plaintiff lawyer television ads that pitch lawsuits against makers of prescription drugs.

Coconino County serves up new food inspection website

Coconino County’s Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) recently launched a new inspection website for the food service and restaurant industry with support from the county’s information technology department.

Pima animal care shelter taps Auerbach as new director

Animal care expert Kristen Auerbach will join Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) July 10 as department director.

Scottsdale’s Perfect Water Technologies partners with Kazakhstani company

Home water purification and reverse osmosis (RO) systems producer Perfect Water Technologies recently established a partnership with Kazakhstan-based Alkaline Co. to expand its market internationally.

Arizona-based Horizon Bancorp trading on OTC Pink Market exchange

Horizon Bancorp Inc., holding company of Arizona-based Horizon Community Bank, is now trading common stock on the OTC Pink Market exchange.

Maricopa County finalizes fiscal 2018 budget

Maricopa County on Monday unanimously approved its fiscal 2018 budget of $2.49 billion.

APS prepares for record heat wave

Arizona Public Service (APS) is preparing for record-breaking temperatures across Arizona this week.

Arizona ranks 32nd in revenue generated by college athletics

Arizona ranks 32nd across the country for revenue from college athletics, according to data obtained from the U.S. Department of Education.

Ruiz joins Arizona State University’s Cronkite School

Phoenix news anchor Vanessa Ruiz is joining Arizona State University’s (ASU) Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications to direct borderlands coverage for regular student-produced news coverage.

Century 21, Solutions merger expands horizons for foothills region

Century 21 Arizona Foothills recently welcomed new associates following the firm’s merger with Solutions Real Estate, widening its real estate footprint in Maricopa and Pinal counties.

Judge puts transparency over Border Patrol claims for privacy

A federal magistrate has paved the way for Border Patrol details to be released to the public.

Greater Phoenix Chamber hosts annual luncheon

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) recently held its annual luncheon, which included the chamber's 2017 annual report, the founding story of Southwest Airlines and award presentations.

Celebrate July 4 at the Surprise Aquatic Center

Surprise Aquatic Center will host a Fourth of July poolside celebration featuring crafts, games and more.

Bingo night fundraiser in Casa Grande to benefit meal program

The Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center (DPSAC) will host a bingo night fundraiser June 23 to benefit the DPSAC Home Delivered Meals Program.

Arizona Chamber calls for modernizing NAFTA

Recommending an approach to streamline the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and Mexico, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry recently sent suggestions to newly appointed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.

Pima County’s Huckelberry adjusts road repair priorities

Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry recommended a revised, two-tier plan to address road repair issues after a recent budget meeting, including suggestions for updating related civic committee responsibilities, in anticipation of a June 20 decision.

Arizona Small Business Association provides tips on staying positive

Entrepreneurs need to be experts at managing themselves and this includes managing their attitude, according to a blog post on the Arizona Small Business Association's website.

Female sports team executives encourage women toward success

Several local, female sports team executives shared their secrets of success at the Phoenix Chamber Professional Women’s Alliance luncheon.