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Former Washington AG pushes back on critics of Flake-sponsored FACT Act
By Kim Sunderland | Feb 28, 2016
The FACT Act would "discourage fraud and abuse" in the asbestos bankruptcy trust system while protecting claimants' personal information, says former Washington AG Robert McKenna.
New U.S. Chamber study could bolster fate of Sen. Flake’s asbestos trust transparency bill
By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 23, 2016
The fate of legislation sponsored by U.S. Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) that would provide more transparency in the asbestos bankruptcy trust system could be bolstered by a new study that shows “inconsistencies” and “red flags” in that system.
Mining has safest year, promising future in Arizona
By Katelyn Kivel | Feb 8, 2016
Mineral mining, which makes up a major part of Arizona’s economy, saw only 17 fatalities nationwide in 2015, which was the safest year on record for mining in America, according to the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association advocates solutions to reduce drug costs
By Carol Ostrow | Feb 4, 2016
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) President and CEO Mark Merritt offered several market-based solutions for escalating drug prices during his testimony presented Thursday before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Gosar presents cost-cutting bill to safeguard historic roads
By Carol Ostrow | Jan 25, 2016
After months of careful planning, U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and fellow congressmen introduced bipartisan federal legislation recently to preserve historic western U.S roads and pave the way for counties to maintain rights-of-way economically.
E&E Legal expert recommends net metering reform tactics
By Kim Sunderland | Jan 25, 2016
In the midst of the controversy over Arizona’s net metering policy, one expert at the Energy and Environment Legal Institute (E&E Legal) suggests several policy reform strategies.
EPA allots $25 million to Arizona water, infrastructure enhancements
By Carol Ostrow | Jan 6, 2016
Arizonans can raise a glass to drinking-water improvements, wastewater infrastructure and diminished water pollution, courtesy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent allocation of $25 million for the state’s Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA).
Nation looks to Arizona for guidance on successful solar implementation
By Kerry Goff | Jan 5, 2016
Drawing off of the plethora of sunny days to power homes and businesses through solar power has been a success in Arizona, which is drawing more scrutiny from other states aiming to implement their own solar strategies.
Arizona congressman introduces MOVE Act
By Keri Carbaugh | Oct 23, 2015
Raúl M. Grijalva's legislation addresses transportation issues
TEP to review impact of EPA's Clean Power Plan
By Carol Ostrow | Aug 4, 2015
Plan calls for state to reduce CO2 emissions by 34 percent from 2012 levels by 2030.