Businesses help employees during economic slump
Ever-worsening news of the economy is causing anxiety among the Arizona workforce, and more workers are turning to employer-provided Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for psychological counseling and financial advice.EAP Preferred,... […]
Phoenix Chamber CEO resigns
Katie Pushor, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, has handed in her resignation, effective June 30. “It’s been a tremendous honor to have served as chamber... […]
Larger suicide prevention efforts planned for ASU
A federal grant awarded to Arizona State University in December will allow the university to expand mental health services and suicide prevention efforts to the Downtown, West and Polytechnic campuses.... […]
Konopnicki floats bill to ban inmate smoking
Supporters say it would reduce health care costs, increase prison safety
Allen tries again with medical malpractice reform
This time, the political climate is more favorable
Critics target ACC decision on power line extensions
Mike Wyllie stands on one of his properties near 339th Avenue and Broadway. A recent policy change will cost him thousands of dollars for what was once a free service,... […]
Clean Elections Institute loses money stream, seeks donations
The Clean Elections Institute, a privately-funded interest group, is reportedly broke and has issued a call for contributions to help protect the state’s system of publicly-funded political campaigns.A variety of... […]
DPS credits speed cameras, more officers for fewer accidents
Fatal accidents on Phoenix freeways are in decline, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety is crediting the state’s controversial speed cameras as one of the primary reasons.Since photo-enforcement cameras... […]
Lobbyist Vicki Iseman files $27M suit against New York Times
Claim targets February piece about her relationship with McCain
All Aboard: Metro light rail begins public service
The Metro light rail line will begin operation in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa on Dec. 27. After years of planning, lots of funding, a few headaches and the addition of... […]