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• EDITORIAL
  Sep 8, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
  ...food from vending machines on county property. As Star apprentice Luke Money reported on Sunday, Huckelberry sent a memo to the County Health Department asking that vending machine contents be inventoried to identify products "that are considered unhealthy and create risk for either diabetes or obesity." He wrote that he wants a plan in place to remove food selections containing "products that would increase these health risks" from vending machines by the end of October....
• Pima seen as key to Prop. 106 campaign
  Aug 27, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
  Eve Shapiro, a longtime advocate of health-care reform. "I'm not sure how the language changed specifically to make AHCCCS not as concerned. He's hoping Novack will return to Pima County for a debate on the measure. Novack said he'd consider it. Tucsonan Jim Hannley, 58, and self-employed, said he's spending $150 per month on a health insurance plan that has a $10,000 deductible.
• Grijalva recognized for efforts to improve lives of 'working families'
  Aug 12, 2010 — The Yuma Daily Sun
  Grijalva, saying he's made an "extraordinary effort to improve the lives of working families." Corporate Voices for Working Families and Working Mother Media honored the congressman as one of the 30 Best of Congress recipients Tuesday. According to a news release, the awards are given based on applicant's voting record, sponsored and cosponsored legislation, and efforts to promote laws which support working families. Also, applicants were asked to submit the...
• Business Glance
  Aug 8, 2010 — The Yuma Daily Sun
  ...chamber at 782-2567. Farm Bureau Arizona Farm Bureau has a signed contract with the owner of the two Jiffy Lube locations in Yuma. Effective immediately, Farm Bureau members will receive a 10 percent discount on an oil change, plus a free car wash at the Jiffy Lube locations, 900 S. 4th Ave. and 790 E. 32nd St. OSHA classes Two OSHA classes scheduled for August in Yuma will be held Tuesday at the Yuma County Main Library, 2951 S. 21st.
• Four Republicans pursuing Giffords' congressional seat
  Aug 8, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
  He has a bachelor's degree in political science from Northern Arizona University and served in Afghanistan. Kelly, 29, is a project manager in his family's construction business. Kelly supports a flat 10 percent income tax.
• Workplace Excellence nominations now being accepted
  Aug 8, 2010 — The Yuma Daily Sun
  These awards are for small, medium and large businesses, with one overall winner and one special award winner. All winners will be announced and recognized at a luncheon Jan. 12. Going into the sixth year, Workplace Excellence has only grown more esteemed in the business community.
• How working moms can make it work
  Jul 18, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
  Listen for the language of happiness around you. That is why Cathy's motto is "Happiness = Profit." Are moms who stay home happier than working moms? Avigdor: Happiness is very individual. Cathy L. Greenberg is an executive coach, organization consultant, speaker and TV/radio personality.
• Changes in health laws perplexing
  Jul 16, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Sun
  ...new health care regulations modified. It's the largest insurer in Flagstaff, with more than 30,000 policies here. The insurer dislikes one new requirement for it to spend 85 percent of the premiums the public pays to provide health care, versus the current 70 percent, and another that would limit the amount premiums could vary between young and old. Some changes kick in this September. The big year for changes is 2014, when insurers will have to cover anyone who...
• Firms try to get a read on health subsidy
  Jul 16, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
  It's part of their package," Strang said. The company's 10 employees each get a monthly $150 credit toward their Blue Cross health insurance premiums. The cost of insurance is exorbitant, if you want good insurance.