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News from 2017

Ducey extends 'Infant at Work' program to Department of Economic Security workers

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 30, 2017

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is extending a program to allow parents to bring their newborns to work to Department of Economic Security (DES) workers statewide.

Tucson recruits 'emerging leaders'

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 28, 2017

The Tucson Metro Chamber recently put out a help wanted ad, asking for applications from "all young, dynamic, engaged, driven, upwardly mobile and top performers.”

Pima holds warrant resolution court

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 28, 2017

The Pima County Consolidated Justice Court stayed open late recently to hold warrant resolution court, allowing anyone with a suspended driver's license or an outstanding warrant to walk in and resolve legal issues. Judges Maria Felix and Keith Bee presided.

Governor, teachers at opposite sides on pay hike

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 27, 2017

Arizona teachers and Gov. Doug Ducey have recently begun playing tug of war over a decimal point.

Shelter offers pet lovers free cats and dogs

By Kathy Adams | Jan 27, 2017

If there's one thing better than adopting a cat or dog from a shelter, it's being able to do so for free. Such is the case with the Pima Animal Care Center (PACC), which is waiving adult dog and cat adoption fees during its "Clear the Shelter" event on Friday and Saturday.

Pinal takes priority for medical examiner

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 27, 2017

Pinal County recently welcomed its first medical examiner, and it expects to see the position pay dividends in many ways.

Panel removes some business hurdles

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 27, 2017

The Arizona Corporation Commission recently acted to eliminate some regulatory relics that it said caused unnecessary rejections, slowed the process and did nothing to benefit customers.

Pima County road crews clear boulders, snow from Mount Lemmon Highway

By Kathy Adams | Jan 26, 2017

Pima County said a Department of Transportation team cleared 800-pound boulders and some snow off the Mount Lemmon Highway to keep the road to Mount Lemmon open during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

Medical marijuana use in Arizona more than doubles from 2015-16

By Kathy Adams | Jan 26, 2017

Data from the Arizona Department of Health Services and the state's Office of Economic Activity indicates medical marijuana users legally consumed more than 29 tons of the drug last year in Arizona, up 52 percent from 2015, a recent article on the Casa Grande Dispatch website said.

Pima County OKs Community Facilities District for Rocking K South development

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 26, 2017

The Pima County Board of Supervisors recently approved designating the Rocking K South residential development southeast of Tucson as a Community Facilities District (CFD).

Sundt Construction lands $16.3 million contract for Pima Animal Care Center

By Kathy Adams | Jan 24, 2017

Pima County said the board of supervisors recently awarded a $16.3 million contract to Sundt Construction Inc. to begin construction on the Pima Animal Care Center facility in Tucson.

Court denies appeal to stop South Mountain Freeway project

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 24, 2017

The Arizona Department of Transportation said work will continue on the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway after a recent court ruling in a legal dispute to halt the project.

Realtor sees rising rents as signal to buy

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 24, 2017

Because of the tight rent market, “its actually easier to buy than to rent right now,” President of Arizona Realtors, Sue Flucke said in an article on the Arizona Association of Realtors website.

Funding approved to update Yavapai County water system

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 23, 2017

The Arizona Corporation Commission recently approved using emergency funds from the Small Water Systems Fund for water system improvements in Yavapai County.

Salt River Projets to plant 5,100 trees in honor of 51 Cardinals touchdowns

By Kathy Adams | Jan 23, 2017

Salt River Project (SRP) said it will plant 5,100 trees to help restore forests in Arizona, in honor of the Arizona Cardinals scoring 51 touchdowns this season.

Rillito Racing, Pima County agree on new operating contract

By Gianni da Costa | Jan 23, 2017

Rillito Racing, owned by the Rillito Park Foundation, has reached an agreement to continue racing operations in Pima County until June 2021.

Net metering rates ending; credits for new solar customers being cut

By John Breslin | Jan 23, 2017

Net metering for new solar customers is coming to an end following the decision by energy regulators to change the way individuals with panels are charged by utilities.

Clark Hill office, manager earn honors

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 21, 2017

The Clark Hill Phoenix office was recently chosen as the 2016 "Firm of the Year" by the Phoenix chapter of the non-profit National Association of Legal Support (NALS).

Former Realtor's body found in Kingman

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 21, 2017

The body of Sidney Cranston was discovered by Kingman Police detectives on Jan. 7. The former Arizona Realtor had been missing for approximately 19 months.

Young 'uns get a glimpse of the Old West

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 21, 2017

Thousands of fourth- through sixth-grade students will ride into an authentic Western experience on Jan. 26 when they take part in the annual Ted Walker Youth Day in Tucson.

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