News from June 2018


Ducey proposes using settlement funds for new school buses

Gov. Doug ​Ducey has laid out a plan to use part of the $57 million in settlement funds the state will receive from Volkswagen for new school buses, wild land fire crews, and equipment for the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Town, school district to split cost for Marana High resource officer

Marana High School will continue to have its school resource officer thanks to an agreement between the Marana Unified School District and the Town of Marana, who will share the cost of the position.

Scottsdale Area Chamber seeks nominations for Sterling Awards

The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations through Aug. 15 for its annual Sterling Awards, which recognize people and organizations for their innovation and community stewardship.

Analysis of occupational licensing burdens ranks Arizona No. 4

Arizona ranked fourth among U.S. states that have burdensome licensing laws for lower-income jobs, according to a report by the Institute for Justice (IJ).

Just 52 borrowers in default on student loans after attending private Arizona colleges

Prescott College and Arizona Christian University reported the largest share of borrowers who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Flagstaff to join in historical Juneteenth celebrations

The Flagstaff community will help commemorate the historical end to slavery in the U.S. at an upcoming Juneteenth celebration.

Governor's Office projects school funding for upcoming year

The Arizona Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting has released an analysis that projects the state's school district and charter school funding for the FY 2019.

Barrett Financial offers loan program for owner-occupied homes

Gilbert-based Barrett Financial Group will offer loan programs where owner-occupied homes can be used as collateral to secure a loan.

Analysis: Men's college outdoor track in Arizona grosses $253,720

Paradise Valley Community College men's outdoor track tops the list of highest grossing programs in the state, reporting $74,217 – or $2,559 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

The price of education: Which 2-year Indiana schools charge the lowest in-state tuition?

Indiana residents attending two-year schools pay the lowest in-state tuition at Ivy Tech Community College-Northcentral, Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington and Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus.

The price of education: Which 2-year Arizona schools charge the lowest in-state tuition?

Arizona residents attending two-year schools pay the lowest in-state tuition at Tohono O'Odham Community College, Southwest Skill Center-Campus of Estrella Mountain Community College and Northland Pioneer College.

The price of education: Which 2-year Arizona schools charge the highest in-state tuition?

Arizona residents attending two-year schools pay the highest in-state tuition at Carrington College-Phoenix East, Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc and Golf Academy of America-Phoenix.

The price of education: Which 2-year Indiana schools charge the highest in-state tuition?

Indiana residents attending two-year schools pay the highest in-state tuition at Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis, Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing and Fortis College-Indianapolis.

Pima County Supervisors approve extension of Valencia Road

Pima County Supervisors recently unanimously approved the Rocking K residential development and the financing of construction for the extension of Valencia Road.

Tucson to celebrate revitalized waterway in June

Tucson residents are invited to celebrate the return of an endangered species and foster public awareness of the revitalization of the Santa Cruz River this month.

Coconino County invites public to focus group on Superior Court judges

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors is inviting the public to attend the evaluation of the merit selection process of Superior Court judges from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 219 E. Cherry Ave. in Flagstaff.

Scottsdale won't need to hold Aug. 28 primary for City Council election

Because only six candidates have officially tossed their hats into the bid for three Scottsdale City Council seats, there will be no Aug. 28 primary.

City of Goodyear to host 'World's Largest Swimming Lesson'

The City of Goodyear is planning to hold a free 30-minute swim lesson for kids dubbed as "The World's Largest Swimming Lesson" event.

Bowie railroad crossing designated as quiet zone

Cochise County's Bowie railroad crossing will be designated a "quiet zone" after complaints from residents regarding the excessive noise from the 40 trains that use the Central Avenue crossing each day.

Valley executives to speak at Chamber's Premier Leader Series event

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce will host three new Valley executive who will share their thoughts and visions for the local communities at its upcoming Premier Leader Series event.