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Coal Miners, Elected Officials Rally in Support of Navajo Power Plant

More than 100 policymakers, business leaders and coal miners gathered in support of keeping the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) operating decades into the future at a rally held in conjunction with a U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) listening session Monday.

Individual deals rarely a recipe for success, study concludes

Subsidies to individual companies are rarely a recipe for economic success, a new study commissioned by a Phoenix-based think tank concludes.

Almark to build new facility in Yuma

Food manufacturer Almark Foods is planning to build a 120,000-square-foot, $27.5 million facility on 17 acres in Yuma, slated to open next year.

Mesa narrows police chief post to four finalists

The field for filling the position of chief of police has been narrowed down to four finalists.

Arizona steps up to protect student privacy

In signing legislation that protects students' personal information, Gov. Doug Ducey added Arizona to a list of more than 38 other states that have passed similar privacy laws.

Southwest’s energy and economic future depends on resolution to Navajo Generating Station debate

The nation’s energy outlook has evolved rapidly over the course of the last decade. The United States has emerged as one of the world’s leading producers of natural gas, leading to a glut of supply that has – for now – pressed its price downward.

Arizona's Schweikert hailed for 'firm' anti-Obamacare stance

An Arizona congressman is being hailed in a new ad campaign as one of a dozen congressmen who opposed the Affordable Care Act.

Republicans consider adding Schweikert-backed reinsurance program to health care plan

As Congress remains in recess, some experts are weighing in on a proposed amendment to the American Health Care Act — the Republican health care replacement plan.Two members of the Freedom Caucus, including Arizona Congressman David Schweikert (R-6), want to re-establish a reinsurance — or risk sharing — program, similar to one previously in place under the Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare.

Arizona Free Enterprise Club sticks to its founding principles

Founded 12 years ago to seal a perceived gap in the state's political landscape, the Arizona Free Enterprise Club continues to advocate for free market principles among lawmakers, according to its executive director.

Study finds major benefits to keeping Navajo Generating Station operational

The latest news out of the battle over the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) gives the coal plant an edge that could keep it in operation beyond 2019, according to a study presented at the Arizona Corporation Commission meeting on Thursday.

Tucson Metro Chamber president retiring

Calling it the “most difficult decision ever,” Tuscon Metro Chamber President and CEO, Michael V. Varney announced his retirement via a resignation letter dated March 23.

Ceremony to dedicate memorial to young shooting victim

Pima County officials will hold a ceremony at 1 p.m. April 2 to dedicate a memorial at the Christina-Taylor Green Memorial River Park, along the Canada del Oro section of The Loop between Thornydale and Magee roads.

Community service essential element of Arizona dental school's mission

Graduates are leaving the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health with an understanding of the benefits of practicing in underserved communities, according to its dean.

Phoenix-based Goldwater Institute defending constitutuonal freedoms in Arizona, across the U.S.

As the Phoenix-headquartered Goldwater Institute approaches the 30th anniversary of its founding, it remains committed to high altitude thinking of making sure all levels of government adhere to the U.S Constitution – and to limited interference in the lives of individuals.

BestCompaniesAZ lists best Arizona-based company blogs

Mesa-based BestCompaniesAZ recently compiled a list of what it calls the best blogging Arizona-based companies.

Villafane to craft second sculpture from Salt River sand

World-renowned American sculptor, Ray Villafane, will visit the town of Carefree a second time to design and sculpt a public art display made out of sand from the Salt River in Arizona.

Small business group applauds dismissal of 1,100 ADA lawsuits

The Arizona Small Business Association released a press release this week applauding the dismissal of 1,100 lawsuits against Arizona businesses in regards to their parking accessibility.

Poll says GOP voters strongly support issue on which Trump, McCain and Flake agree: Tax Reform

Arizona U.S. Senators John McCain (R) and Jeff Flake (R) have publicly disagreed with President Donald Trump on a number of issues. A new poll out this week, however, shows that Republican voters are support at least one policy where the three Republican elected officials agree: Tax reform.

Health insurance rate hikes likely had impact on election, analyst says

Reports of sharp rises in the cost of health insurance premiums through the exchanges may have helped President Donald Trump defeat Hillary Clinton in key states in November's presidential election, according to one political analyst.

Business leaders throw support behind governor's education proposals

Business leaders in Arizona are throwing their support behind Gov. Doug Ducey’s ambitious $3.5 billion plan to improve education in low income areas of the state.