News from November 2015
McSally calls for Douglas port of entry
By Carol Ostrow | Nov 5, 2015
U.S. Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ) asked Homeland Security officials yesterday in Washington, D.C. to seriously consider a new port of entry in Douglas, Arizona, located within her jurisdiction, following the city’s recent commercial port expansion.
Bollente Companies prepares global expansion for trutankless water heater
By Carol Ostrow | Nov 4, 2015
“Smarter than the average water heater,” Bollente Companies’ innovative “trutankless” water heater brand is ready to hit the market under the newly formed Bollente International, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, the firm announced in Phoenix today.
Mesa-based Impact Auto Body scores certification and honors
By Carol Ostrow | Nov 4, 2015
Mesa, Arizona-based Impact Auto Body has won official certification from Assured Performance, a non-profit consumer advocacy organization, garnering a place in its repair network and the assurance of appropriate tools, equipment, training and facility capabilities.
Arizona Corporation Commission’s pipeline safety section achieves high federal safety ranking
By Carol Ostrow | Nov 4, 2015
A nearly perfect score rendered the Arizona Corporation Commission’s Pipeline Safety Section safe and reliable in the eyes of Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Monday in Phoenix, with the division tallying 99.5 percent.
McCain, Flake react to canceled Obamacare co-op
By Carol Ostrow | Nov 4, 2015
U.S. Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) released a statement Monday regarding the removal of Meritus Mutual Health Partners from the federal marketplace, rendering it unable to write new or renew existing policies.
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce awards 3 women 2015 ATHENA honors
By Carol Ostrow | Nov 3, 2015
Recipients of the 2015 ATHENA awards included Melissa Sanderson, Leah Fregulia and Ashley Kasarjian.
Congress' extension of safety mandate will do little for Arizona's trains
By Carol Ostrow | Nov 2, 2015
Federally mandated GPS safety feature already in use throughout most of Arizona's rail lines.
Dental Fix Rx keeps dentists drilling and filling in Phoenix
By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 1, 2015
Phoenix resident Jorge Quinteros keeps his customers drilling and filling with his mobile dental equipment repair service franchise – Dental Fix Rx.