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  • Condo developer pushes for tax breaks
    Mar 9, 2010 — The Herald-Palladium
    JOSEPH -- Apartment owners and the owners of new downtown condos could be in for tax breaks under a plan being considered by St. Depending on the commission's decision, the tax break would last six to 15 years. Hodgson said it's too early to know exactly how much the tax break could total.
  • Counties due bill for youth jail
    Mar 9, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    The county detention center does have the space to house additional juvenile inmates, Simmons said.
  • EDITORIAL: Health-care bill must be passed now, not in 5 years: Our view
    Mar 9, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    Reform must start somewhere. Giffords is running for re-election in the Republican-leaning Congressional District 8, and she has a record as a fiscally conservative Democrat. Voting against health-care reform at this stage may not be the politically safe thing to do. There is a cost to doing nothing. Raul Grijalva Online: grijalva.house.gov By mail: 810 E. 22nd St.
  • Economic summit lists Yuma incentives
    Mar 8, 2010 — The Yuma Daily Sun
    With only US Airways (NYSE:LCC) going to Phoenix and United Airways going to Los Angeles, options are limited. So Yuma needs to become a travel hub to make itself more attractive, Dale said. "One thing I want to emphasize, the plan is a long-term perspective. Particular emphasis is given to tracing changes in economic and demographic conditions since the first summit process in 2001. Also, an industry cluster study is under preparation.
  • Education Briefs
    Mar 8, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    Marana Unified School District counselors were named top counselors by the Arizona School Counselors Association. Tina Verville was named Junior High/Middle School Counselor of the Year for her work at Tortolita Middle School, where she has worked for six years. Twin Peaks Elementary School counselor Shari Attebery was named Elementary School Counselor of the Year. Attebery has worked at Twin Peaks for six years. Verville, Attebery and other counselors will be honored...
  • Chandler would cut budget $49 million if override fails
    Mar 7, 2010 — East Valley Tribune
    ...million in budget cuts Chandler will be forced to make if voters decline to authorize a routine budget override in May, city officials say. Every four years since 1982, city residents have been obliged by state law to vote on the override, called the "home rule option," which allows the city to exceed expenditure caps put in place in 1979, said Dawn Irvine, Chandler budget manager. The City Council has scheduled a special election for the override on May 18. "It gives the power...
  • EDITORIAL: Fundraisers wise to explore cooperation: Our view
    Mar 7, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    The United Way says its three main areas are education, health and income. The Community Foundation lists education, health, human services, personal development, community enhancement, the arts and the environment. Even the way they describe their ultimate goal is similar. Develop a common application and review process for agencies seeking funding?
  • Gates Sr., 84, keeps working
    Mar 7, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    Graduated from the University of Washington School of Law. I find that we all have the instinct to work hard for the people we love and the causes we believe in. In particular, working as a part of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to improve people's lives is consuming, humbling and worthwhile.
  • Annual Southwest Ag Summit returns
    Mar 6, 2010 — The Yuma Daily Sun
    ..."Yuma County agriculture production is more than just vegetables. We are all tied together in one way or another. It just made perfect sense to join forces and continue to develop the Ag Summit into the premier event of the Southwest." He continued: "Our goal is to continue to expand the summit and with the new Yuma County Farm Bureau partnership, we add a new synergy and flavor to the summit this year." Added Marvin Marlatt, president of the Yuma County Farm Bureau: "The YCFB...
  • BRIEF
    Mar 6, 2010 — East Valley Tribune
    Applications are accepted until May 14, and winners will be announced on Aug. 26. Cost of the chamber breakfast is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers.
  • Chandler would cut $49M if override fails
    Mar 6, 2010 — East Valley Tribune
    ...to cover the $49 million in budget cuts Chandler will be forced to make if voters decline to authorize a routine budget override in May, city officials say. Every four years since 1982, city residents have been obliged by state law to vote on the override, called the "home rule option," which allows the city to exceed expenditure caps put in place in 1979, said Dawn Irvine, Chandler budget manager. The City Council has scheduled a special election for the override on May 18. "It...
  • AZ reps remain on health-care fence
    Mar 5, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    We need to get this bill passed." Although majorities of the Senate and House approved separate health-care versions, they must settle on identical versions before it can become law.
  • Groups rally for education
    Mar 5, 2010 — The Yuma Daily Sun
    Lynne Pancrazi, D-Yuma, said she supports the passage of the one cent sales tax but Arizona still needs to find stable funding sources. She suggested the state is losing out on revenue enhancement by not having used car sales tax between private parties or Internet sales taxes. Gina Hanna, San Pasqual civics teacher and student council adviser, said she was really proud of the students. "This started as a conversation with student council leaders.
  • UMC, UPH to combine into single company
    Mar 5, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    William M. Crist, the UA's vice president for health affairs. "Rather, we'll grow the clinical enterprise. Both Burns and Aldrich said they are supporting the process. Though nothing has been finalized, the plan is that UMC would manage both hospitals and their clinics. Pima County owns UPH Hospital, and UPH has a lease to operate it.
  • E.V. teachers plan March4Schools rallies: Budget cuts are big concern this year
    Mar 3, 2010 — East Valley Tribune
    MEA President Kirk Hinsey said teachers and students will be there. With more funding cuts there will be fewer teachers, fewer programs. It's not just a Chandler issue," Harpur said. In Chandler, he said, class sizes may increase if the budget shrinks more.
  • Q.C. community education expansion on hold
    Mar 3, 2010 — East Valley Tribune
    High school camps and clinics are also available. The classes were successful at some schools but not as popular at others. We've enjoyed it." Sixty students are currently enrolled in community education classes, Jacobs said.
  • Salt River water rights case turns 100
    Mar 3, 2010 — East Valley Tribune
    Also it affirmed the doctrine that the first people to use water beneficially on the land had the priority rights to that water.
  • The Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, Around the Town column
    Mar 3, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Sun
    Participants will attend a keynote lecture, "The 'R' word: The ethics of rationing health care," which will be presented by Joan McGregor, professor of philosophy at Arizona State University. She is a faculty member in Arizona State University's School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies. Mountain Line bus service is offering free bus rides (bus routes 2 and 7) for anyone attending the event. Some services require personal documents.
  • Yuma education rally part of statewide action
    Mar 3, 2010 — The Yuma Daily Sun
    ...cuts in state aid to education are impacting schools, said Nona Bong, organizational consultant with AEA. "We invited all three of the area's legislators: Russ Jones, Lynn Pancrazi and Amanda Aguirre. Jones and Pancrazi say they will attend, depending on their schedule at the Capitol." The rally is part of 38 other actions across the state aimed to have teachers, education professionals and parents sharing anecdotes about how state cuts affected their schools. AEA also hopes to...
  • E.V. teachers plan March4Schools rallies
    Mar 1, 2010 — East Valley Tribune
    MEA President Kirk Hinsey said teachers and students will be there. With more funding cuts there will be fewer teachers, fewer programs. It's not just a Chandler issue," Harpur said. In Chandler, he said, class sizes may increase if the budget shrinks more.
  • Former Raytheon couple on their own with UAVs
    Mar 1, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    Keith and Jessica Brock were still employed as engineers at Raytheon, Brock Technologies is focused on developing unmanned aerial and ground vehicle for uses ranging from aerial reconnaissance to helping a person with multiple sclerosis to drive a car by using a joystick, Keith Brock said. Will Brock, a test and integration engineer and Keith's brother, said the company has been successful because of its ability to "rapid prototype." He said this can be seen in such products as...
  • Got your flu shot?
    Mar 1, 2010 — The Yuma Daily Sun
    Brooks said the Health District has been out of the seasonal flu vaccine since last month. Brooks said many local health care providers and pharmacies still offer the flu shot.
  • Brewer may cut adult education
    Feb 28, 2010 — The Yuma Daily Sun
    And there are 7,000 on the waiting list for adult classes. Brewer's proposal before the end of the fiscal year on June 30. Adult education is one of the few state expenses that sees almost immediate return on investment, said Liersch. Yet she has been the only elected official with a proposal to balance the budget.
  • General, author says old leadership must evolve or else
    Feb 28, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    Dale Quinn Feb. 28, 2010 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- Retired Gen. Even small businesses are having to deal with global forces, he said. When President Obama came into power, Zinni said, there was hope he might usher in a new era of effective leadership.
  • Local Tea Party gets 'Time' mention; Brown to visit for McCain fundraiser
    Feb 28, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    McCain is today leading the fight on behalf of Arizonans to stop the government takeover of our health care system, Mr.
  • EDITORIAL: How much is too much for college?: Our view
    Feb 26, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    A college degree remains a good lifetime investment, but tell that to a 25-year-old with a pile of college bills. Mandatory tuition and fees at the UA increased an average of 9 percent a year between 2004 and 2009. Students and their families must re-examine their budgets to see what more they can sacrifice to pay for tuition.
  • Yuma in health care doubt reform's chances
    Feb 26, 2010 — The Yuma Daily Sun
    ...health care reform, President Barack Obama isn't optimistic on a partisan agreement. And he isn't alone: Some Yumans in the health care sector doubt health care reform will come anytime soon. According a report by The Associated Press, the health care summit Thursday in Washington ended with the president rejecting Republican preferences for seeking a step-by-step solution or simply starting over. Yuma ear, nose and throat physician Sultan Lalani said though he strongly...
  • EDITORIAL: House bill on solar energy needs to go dark: Our view
    Feb 25, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    Its lobbyist warned the House Government Committee that the bill is probably illegal, Capitol Media reported. Still lawmakers passed it, 5-2. Lesko said it should be up to lawmakers, not commission members, to set energy policy. We don't think so. I got a phone call from a Wall Street analyst this morning who wanted to know what on earth is going on in Arizona." The bill should be killed, and quickly.
  • EDITORIAL: Arizonans' privacy at stake in new proposal: Our view
    Feb 24, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    A fine goal, but this legislation is a dangerous diversion of power. The appropriate action is to spur action or fix problems through legislative means. Lawmakers must deal with the big picture, not the day-to-day operations of the state. This is where Stevens' bill goes awry.
  • Contracts for UA, Tucson companies fell over $4M in '09, but remain vital
    Feb 23, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    The entire state got $146 million. Arizona ranked 13th in NASA funding in 2009. Schickling said the increase occurred once the company became more experienced at filling out contract proposals. Universal Cryogenics has 10 full-time employees. Last year NASA contracted about $15 billion worth of projects. Ian Friedman is a NASA Space Grant intern who is paid in part by NASA.
  • EDITORIAL: New online site lets Arizonans track state money: Our view
    Feb 23, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    He manages to "keep the lights on" with lines of credit and cash-flow loans from other state funds. We spent some time prowling around the new Web site. You can look up expenditures by funding source. You can look at the purchasing orders issued by the largest state agencies.
  • Striking Cananea miners fear violence is impending
    Feb 22, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    ...mine strike in Cananea, Sonora, has reached a crisis point with the potential for violence. On Feb. 11, a Mexican labor court made the final decision that a strike by about 1,100 miners in Cananea is illegal. Striking workers have occupied the mine -- Mexico's biggest copper producer -- since July 30, 2007. Now, miners expect that the Mexican government will send in troops or security forces to dislodge them from the entrances to the mine and return the property to the control...
  • Lines drawn over state budget
    Feb 21, 2010 — Detroit Free Press
    In 2007, Rustem worked on Granholm's emergency financial commission, co-chaired by former Govs.
  • Pima changing retiree health coverage
    Feb 21, 2010 — The Arizona Daily Star
    They pay $348 per month on the state system. The $200 it will cost to keep Smith and her husband covered on the state plan will be difficult to budget, she said. "It was a done deal.
  • School briefs
    Feb 21, 2010 — East Valley Tribune
    It's being funded through private donations and grants. The board meets at 549 N. Stapley Drive. Information: (480) 461-7230. Apache Junction, Chandler and Mesa school briefs are compiled by education reporter Michelle Reese.
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