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Arizona officials, business leaders trek to Taiwan
(The Center Square) – Arizona officials and business community leaders are visiting Taiwan on a trip as the state continues to develop its own semiconductor industry. Although the city of Phoenix says around 20 Asian companies have chosen to call the city home, the region as a whole has been closely watching the development of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s plant in north Phoenix, as well as other companies that make chips, like Intel, pouring money into the Grand Canyon State. ...
Lugo challenges Fernandez for AZ Senate in LD23 Primary
Democrat Jesus Lugo, Jr. is running to represent LD23 in the Arizona Senate. The life-long San Luis resident is focused social justice and street level issues like substance abuse, mental health, and elder care. Lugo has run for office before. He was defeated for a seat in the Arizona House...
Tribes collaborate on Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement
PHOENIX, Ariz. — A historic signing for the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement took place in Phoenix, July 17, bringing together tribal leaders from the Navajo, Hopi and neighboring communities. The agreement will now be sent to Congress as part of the congressional bills. Navajo Nation Council...
The Saguaros announce $866K in grants to help children’s charities of Arizona
The Saguaros install new board members for fiscal year. The Saguaros are announcing $866,000 in grants to 29 Arizona nonprofits focused on helping children throughout the Grand Canyon State. The organization has also named its new 2024 board of directors. The Saguaros 2024 grants include a $200,000 grant to SARRC,...
Most Influential Women: Christine Ehrich, Axis for Autism
Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2024, including Christine Ehrich, CEO for Axis for Autism. In celebration of the Most Influential Women program, azbigmedia.com is profiling one of the Most Influential Women of 2024 each day leading up to the Most Influential Women of 2024 dinner and reception.
Supervisor Candidate Ugenti-Rita accused of mortgage fraud
PHOENIX — In April of 2023, Michelle Ugenti-Rita obtained a mortgage for $680,000 on a home worth $850,000. Mortgage records and a Deed of Trust filed that month show Ugenti-Rita was listed as the sole borrower and as “unmarried.”. But court records show Ugenti-Rita was still married at...
Arizona officials warning about spread of potentially fatal hantavirus
Arizona public health officials are warning that hantavirus, a virus spread by rodents to humans, is causing an increase in a potentially fatal lung syndrome. There have been seven confirmed cases and three deaths in the past six months, according to a recent health alert. Most cases of hantavirus are...
Industry Professionals 07-23-24
1. Employees from Stevens-Leinweber Construction gathered in June to support Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, assembling comfort packs, superhero capes, cards and craft kits through a MyCompanyCares event. Awards & Accolades. 2. Bettina Hunt of Colliers in Arizona has been named to GlobeSt.’s Women of Influence Class of 2024 in the...
Schools should consult lawyer about whether to follow new Title IX rules, Horne says
The Arizona Department of Education urged schools to consult their lawyers before following federal regulations that seek to expand sex-based discrimination protections to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Those federal protections will require schools to let students access bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity regardless of biological sex. Courts...
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