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Senate backs McCain, Flake on airport noise issues

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 24, 2015

An amendment filed by U.S. Sens. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and John McCain (R-AZ) to address airport noise pollution and flight path concerns of Arizona residents was approved by the U.S. Senate last week.

Grijalva wants BP barred from tax windfall in Deepwater Horizon settlement

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 23, 2015

U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) said last week he drafted a letter to U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch requesting she prohibit British Petroleum (BP) from claiming part of its Deepwater Horizon settlement as a business expense.

Flake fights ozone law to ‘bring EPA down to Earth’

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 23, 2015

U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) introduced a resolution last week to permanently block the Environmental Protection Agency’s final 2015 ozone ruling, a move that could potentially save $19 billion to $25 billion annually.

Gosar applauds U.S. House for passing amendment to protect veteran businesses

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 23, 2015

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) said last week he was pleased the House passed his amendment requiring the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to consider effects on veteran-owned enterprises prior to enacting rulings.

McCain praises Senate resolutions to freeze EPA laws

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 23, 2015

U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said last week he applauded the Senate’s passage of two bipartisan resolutions to stop the administration’s “Clean Power Plan” laws, which would have adversely impacted Arizona businesses and consumers.

U.S. House passes Sinema’s investment protection bill

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 23, 2015

Legislation introduced by U.S. Reps. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and Robert Hurt (R-VA) to abolish a minor reporting requirement for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unanimously passed the House of Representatives last week.

HouseMaster honors Tucson couple for outstanding franchise performance

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 19, 2015

HouseMaster franchise owners Bill and Michelle Craft of Tucson were named to the HouseMaster President's Club for 2015 on Monday at the home inspection company’s annual conference in San Antonio, Texas.

Phoenix Chamber advocates career, technical education for robust economy

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 19, 2015

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce said career and technical education (CTE) has a direct connection to labor-market needs and recently praised Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s administration for settling an inflation-funding lawsuit in favor of the state's schoolchildren.

Arizona Chamber warns $15 minimum wage could harm businesses, individuals

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 18, 2015

Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry officials recently said increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour could have "dangerous unintended consequences" on businesses and individuals.

Zounds Hearing founder honored as CEO of the Year

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 18, 2015

Zounds Hearing, Inc. Founder Sam Thomasson was named CEO of the Year by the Phoenix Business Journal at the recent Arizona Corporate Excellence ceremony in Scottsdale.

Salt River Project seminar to focus on export business

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 18, 2015

Arizonan entrepreneurs can participate in a free seminar being offered Dec. 2 by Salt River Project on how to expand and diversify connections to global trade.

Arizona offers an array of winter destination resorts

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 18, 2015

Mild temperatures during Arizona winters allow resorts to attract advance vacation planners, and the Arizona Office of Tourism recommends that travelers make getaway plans early for the best the state has to offer.

Tucson’s Casino Del Sol chooses Tempe’s Zion & Zion for marketing

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 18, 2015

Advertising agency Zion & Zion of Tempe, Arizona, said last week it has become the agency of record for Tucson’s Casino Del Sol Resort.

Arizona Corporation Commission announces open meeting

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 17, 2015

The Arizona Corporation Commission said it will be meeting at 10 a.m Tuesday and Wednesday in Phoenix.

Grand Canyon University clarifies decision to extend employee benefits to partners in same-sex marriages

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 17, 2015

Grand Canyon University urges compassion amid issues raised by U.S. decisions on same-sex marriages.

Arizona Technology Council honors top innovators

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 17, 2015

Arizona tech firms congratulated top innovators at the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation awards.

Flake favors EPA’s Exceptional Events Rule revision

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 16, 2015

EPA agrees to revisit rule that led to Arizona municipalities being fined for naturally occurring events.

Gosar commends Arizona Supreme Court’s support of water rights decision

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 16, 2015

Ruling could resolve territorial dispute over watershed in west-central Arizona.

TEP awards $100,000 in grants for Arizona youth, families and seniors

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 12, 2015

To strengthen the health of Arizona’s youth, families and senior citizens, Tucson Electric Power awarded more than $100,000 in Grants That Make a Difference to 18 nonprofits in a ceremony at the utility’s Tucson headquarters on Tuesday.

Wilkes University ranks in nation’s top 25 colleges for economic value

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 12, 2015

Mesa, Arizona’s Wilkes University has gained top national ranking for fiscal value by The Economist, a leading international periodical, placing not only 25th in the country, but higher than any other Arizona higher learning institution.

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