News from 2016


Arizona Public Service mobile app offers customers energy information, access to bill payment

Arizona Public Service (APS) now offers a free mobile app that allows its customers to convenient access to account management and more.

Arizona committed to upping trade with Mexico

Arizona is working to ensure the state is Mexico’s preferred business partner, according to the Arizona-Mexico Commission (AMC) , the state commission charged with forging trade ties along the border.

Arizonans feeling sting of out-of-pocket cost increases under Obamacare

The average annual state premium and deductible increase for 2015 silver plans in the exchanges was $225. In Arizona, however, the average increase is $866.

Barrett-Jackson welcomes new executive VP of growth, strategy

Barrett-Jackson, known for "The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions," has hired Ken Cranston as executive vice president of growth and strategy.

Taylor Morrison named one of top companies to work for by azcentral.com

National builder and developer Taylor Morrison has been named one of azcentral.com's Top Companies to Work for in Arizona.

University of Arizona partners with Greenwood Hall for online educational improvements

The University of Arizona has partnered with Greenwood Hall Inc., an education technology company that helps colleges and universities increase revenue and improve student engagement.

Salt River Project celebrates purchase of 10,000th SRP ENERGY STAR Home

Robert and Kathleen Merkle had no idea their purchase of a Salt River Project (SRP) ENERGY STAR Home in Queen Creek would make the history books.

Scottsdale-based GlobalMed recognized as veteran-owned small business

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Center for Verification and Evaluation recently recognized Scottsdale-based GlobalMed as a veteran-owned small business.

McCain applauds Forest Service job initiatives project

U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said he applauds an announcement by the U.S. Forest Service and its partners that they will invest more than $11 million to support work and training opportunities for more than 1,500 youth and veterans in national forests and public lands through the 21st Century Conservation Corps (21CSC).

Drilling set to begin at mining claim near Crown King

Q-Gold Resources Ltd. said its Arizona subsidiary, Mineral Creek Resources Inc. (MCR), has signed a contract with Major Drilling America Inc., to drill the initial phase of MCR's Green Mohave 2 mining claim near Crown King.

Arizona joins three nearby states to create I-10 Corridor Coalition

In a move to improve travel and safety on Interstate 10, transportation leaders in Arizona and three nearby states have created a coalition to support innovation along the corridor.

Tralongo partnership to help Phoenix-area dentist expand

Tralongo LLC, an Atlanta-based firm specializing in dental practice acquisitions, signed an official partnership with Phoenix-area dentist Bruce Herr to expand his network of dental practices.

Gosar urges Army Corps of Engineers to help eradicate salt cedar

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) joined U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) in asking for support from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for removing invasive salt cedar along the Gila River.

Major motorsports project planned in Pinal County

Danrick Builders of Chandler is developing a 2,360-acre recreational motorsports destination in Pinal County.

Senate backs McCain, Flake amendment to rein in Western Area Power Administration

The U.S. Senate recently adopted an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill addressing the concerns of Arizona power customers about the Western Area Power Administration’s (WAPA) federal overreach.

Arizona Department of Transportation posts update on Bell Road/Grand Avenue interchange project

The Arizona Department of Transportation said work on the future interchange of Grand Avenue (U.S. 60) and Bell Road in Surprise continues and preparations are being made to pave the westbound Grand Avenue lanes near Bell Road.

Presidio, Family Development team up for new Phoenix development

Presidio Residential Capital has partnered with Family Development to build a new residential community in Phoenix called Encue.

Supreme Court to decide whether to hear case regarding pharmacists and religious beliefs

The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide whether to hear a case regarding a regulation in the state of Washington that prohibits pharmacies from refusing to fill prescriptions based on the prescription holder's religious beliefs.

Fraud, bankruptcy cases involving solar projects raise questions

As the battle between Arizona utilities and the solar industry rages, recent legal proceeding involving fraud and bankruptcy have further tainted the solar industry, and may be leaving many residents wondering whether investing in solar energy will leave them with a pile of regrets.

Arizona leaders urge Army Corps to help remove invasive trees affecting floodplain

U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Reps. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) recently sent a letter to Assistant Secretary of the Army Jo-Ellen Darcy urging the Army Corps of Engineers to respond to Maricopa County Flood Control District’s request for assistance with its ecosystem restoration project, which could also help control flooding.