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Former Washington AG pushes back on critics of Flake-sponsored FACT Act

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Raúl M. Grijalva's legislation addresses transportation issues

TEP to review impact of EPA's Clean Power Plan

Plan calls for state to reduce CO2 emissions by 34 percent from 2012 levels by 2030.