News from October 2018


Assistant AG Ensign asks judge to uphold Israel boycott ban during appeal

Boycotts of Israel by companies doing business with the state of Arizona are not protected under the First Amendment, according to an appeal filed by Assistant Attorney General Curtis Ensign.

TUCSON METRO CHAMBER: Vantage West Promotes Gomez to Business Relationship Manger I

Vantage West Credit Union, southern Arizona’s largest credit union, announced today the promotion of Miguel (Mickey) Gomez from Sr. Business Banker to Business Relationship Manager I.

MESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: International exchange students focus on business, early childhood education and sustainable agriculture

Mesa Community College is pleased to welcome 12 international exchange students to contribute to our vibrant campus community during the 2018-2019 academic year as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Community College Initiative (CCI) Program.

PIMA COUNTY: AZ Pure Water project honored with Environmental Excellence Award

Pima County’s AZ Pure Water Brew Challenge project won the Governor’s Award for Arizona’s Future at the 38th Annual Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Awards presented by SRP, Oct. 6 in Scottsdale. Arizona Forward honored the project for its effort to effectively steward water resources and engage the public in sustainability efforts.

COCONINO COUNTY: Treasurer offers remote office hours

Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar is offering remote office hours for taxpayers seeking help with their property tax bills.

COCHISE COUNTY: Free flu shot clinic to be held in Sierra Vista on Oct. 26

Cochise County Health & Social Services will host a no-cost, adult flu clinic on Friday, October 26, at the Fry Fire Station, 4817 S. Apache Avenue, Sierra Vista. Immunizations will be given from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Poll shows Arizona GOP candidates with significant leads in three key state races

PHOENIX — A phone poll taken earlier this month by ABC15 Arizona TV affiliate and OH Predictive Insights is showing Republican candidates with significant leads in three key state races.

Republican Attorneys General Association applauds Arizona Attorney General for VW settlement

PHOENIX — The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) is applauding Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich for his legal efforts against Volkswagen's false advertising, which has resulted in a settlement for consumers.

Beverage and tobacco products industry Q3 net sales up 4.2%

The beverage and tobacco products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 4.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Durable manufacturing industry Q3 net sales up 7.5%

The durable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 7.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Aerospace products and parts industry Q3 net sales up 7.7%

The aerospace products and parts industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 7.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Communications equipment industry Q3 net sales down 3.8%

The communications equipment industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 3.8 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Professional and technical services, except legal services industry Q3 net sales down 1.4%

The professional and technical services, except legal services industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 1.4 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Primary metals industry Q3 net sales up 9.9%

The primary metals industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 9.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonferrous metals industry Q3 net sales up 2.2%

The nonferrous metals industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 2.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motor vehicles and parts industry Q3 net sales up 9.8%

The motor vehicles and parts industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 9.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Pharmaceuticals and medicines industry Q3 net sales up 4.6%

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

Wholesale trade, nondurable goods industry Q3 net sales up 4.8%

The wholesale trade, nondurable goods industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 4.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wood products industry Q3 net sales up 11.3%

The wood products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 11.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Miscellaneous manufacturing industry Q3 net sales up 2.8%

The miscellaneous manufacturing industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 2.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.