News from June 2016


Arizona Corporation Commission seeks input on water policy proposals

Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Doug Little said there will be a special open meeting June 24 to hear comments on proposed improvements to the commission's water policies before a potential vote on the proposals.

McCain asks EPA about mine and smelter cleanup plans

U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy last week asking about the agency’s plans to clean up contamination at the Dewey-Humboldt Iron King Mine and Humboldt Smelter Superfund Site in Arizona.

Oportun small-dollar loans company opens in Phoenix

Oportun, a financial services company that provides small-dollar credit to Latinos and others with limited credit history, has opened its first location in Phoenix.

Cave Creek's Lotus Bio-Technology enters joint venture with Chinese organic firm

Cave Creek based Lotus Bio-Technology Development Corp. has signed an exclusive joint-development and marketing agreement with Hunan Cangshi Biological Technology Co. Ltd (HC) to bolster sales and strengthen Lotus' position in the industry.

Arizona Corporation Commission warns against bogus business solicitations

The Arizona Corporation Commission is warning business owners against bogus solicitations requesting the owners to sign up for certificates of good standing.