News from October 2015


Tucson Electric Power upgrades Pinal-Tortolita transmission line

New 500-kilovolt transmission line will strengthen service reliability

ADEQ calls EPA’s new lower ozone standard challenging for Arizona

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality says meeting new federal ozone standards won’t be easy.

Air Force's new satellite control system over budget by $1.1 billion

John McCain: "Unacceptable" that Air Force's cost overages will fall on taxpayers.

Arizona GOP wants Dem faction investigated for alleged unreported contributions

Open Nonpartisan Elections committee allegedly failed to report contributions totaling more than $100,000

Scottsdale invests to protect water resources

Partnership between city and NFF will improve forest and water quality in Salt and Verde River watersheds.

Arizona breweries expected to keep growing

The future of Arizona breweries will continue to grow at a pace on par with other breweries across the U.S.

Grijalva accuses Arizona of skirting public-input law on Medicaid-waiver request

U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) recently wrote a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), urging the agency to reject Arizona’s new Medicaid-waiver request and alleging that the federally mandated public-comment provision hasn’t been legally satisfied.

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality names new deputy director

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) recently said that the Arizona  Department of Administration's (ADOA) general counsel, Bret Parke, has been appointed the agency’s deputy director, marking his return to ADEQ, effective Oct. 26.

Scottsdale-based Kyocera Solar's panels installed on Puerto Rico firm's headquarters

Harnessing solar energy to battle rising energy costs, Scottsdale-based Kyocera Solar Inc. and installer Dynamic Solar Solutions said this week that Kyocera solar modules have been installed atop Emilio Bacardi Group’s San Juan, Puerto Rico, headquarters.

Arizona utility awards $125,000 in grants to 28 schools

Learning Grants from SRP will go toward math and science-oriented programs.

Gosar-backed Native American Energy Act moves to Senate

House passes bill empowering tribes' energy production despite veto threat.

Rep. Gallego applauds improved VA healthcare measures in Phoenix

With two U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs contracts awarded to expand clinical space and advance access to healthcare for Phoenix area veterans, Rep. Ruben Gallego praised the government’s efforts last week in Washington, D.C.

Andy Tobin to lead Arizona Department of Insurance

Former House Speaker recently served as director of state's Department of Weights and Measures.

Arizona Corporation Commission to hold rooftop solar workshops

To shed light on the rapidly changing solar energy industry, Arizona Corporation Commissioner Tom Forese announced Thursday that he will lead a series of workshops on the rooftop solar industry and its future in the state.

Sen. Flake calls federal court’s WOTUS delay “promising”

In response to a federal appeals court’s decision to postpone enactment of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Waters of the United States” law, U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) released a statement today from Washington, D.C.

Arizona governor introduces long-term water initiative

Initiative is meant to provide certainty and maintain vitality of state's water supply.

Three utility groups join with Southwest Power Pool

Union creates regional integrated transmission system spanning much of central U.S.

New Market Freedom Alliance chief aims to inform Arizonans on public policy

Market Freedom Alliance (MFA), a nonprofit Arizona advocacy organization, is ramping up its support and education efforts around informing the state’s citizens and small-business owners about the impact of public policy initiatives.

The Joint Corp. names Steven Knauf new senior director for chiropractic operations

First inspired to become a chiropractor by his own elbow injury, Steven Knauf has come full circle, having been appointed senior director of chiropractic operations for Arizona, The Joint Corp. announced in Phoenix on Oct. 2.

Arizona House Speaker announces run for U.S. Congress

Arizona House Speaker David Gowan recently announced his candidacy for Arizona’s First Congressional District in Phoenix, relying on his record to help elect him to office and make Washington, D.C. “Respect the West.”