Politics

Congressman Grijalva Receives Award for "Best Constituent Services"

by Kathleen B. Kunz on August 16, 2018 at 4:00PM

for years, and has gone further than just co-sponsoring this bill,” Goodman said. “He has formally requested a committee to convene a hearing on this matter.

Arizona Runner Up on Worst Highway Upkeep

by Danyelle Khmara on August 16, 2018 at 3:22PM

Arizona ranks second lowest on highway spending per driver, only beat by Michigan, according to a new report by financial news site 24/7 Wall Street. The state spends an annual $239 per driver on state highways. "While the article doesn't draw a direct connection between per capita spending and the quality of state infrastructure, it does demonstrate how poorly Arizona funds its transportation infrastructure," wrote Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry in a memorandum, highlighting the report.

Town of Marana Developing Plans to Treat Contaminated Water

by Danyelle Khmara on August 16, 2018 at 1:23PM

During a standing room only study session on Tuesday, Aug. 14, the Marana Town Council members said they support building water treatment centers in response to recent news of contaminated wells. Marana residents who live in the affected residential areas have been asking the Council to treat the tap water ever since news broke last month of two types of contaminants exceeding the Environmental Protection Agency’s health advisory levels.