San Carlos Apache Reservation — A new federal report on the proposed Resolution Copper Mine provides definitive evidence why the Biden Administration must prepare a new environmental study and Congress must repeal a law that mandates the transfer of federal land for the construction of the massive mine that would devastate …
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USW Members Vote to Ratify Contract at Pinto Valley Mine
Miami, Ariz. – Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) and workers from five other international unions voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract covering about 420 workers at the Pinto Valley Mine. The mine, owned by Capstone Copper, employs about 170 members of USW Local 915, as well as members …
Read More »MAYOR MONTHLY REPORT
By Mayor Al Gameros FINAL BUDGET APPROVAL A public hearing was held before approving the final budget for FY 2022-2023 on July 26th. After the closing of the public hearing, Council approved the final budget in the amount of 42,541,669.00. The actual total operational expenditure budget is $12,635,329.00. The rest …
Read More »Michelle Yerkovich selected to participate in Project CENTRL
GLOBE- The Arizona Center for Rural Leadership is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to ensuring rural Arizona is healthy, vibrant, and sustainable. Since 1983 it has developed leaders and established a network of problem-solvers, decision makers and spokespersons for rural Arizona.Project CENTRL’s impact on rural Arizona is substantial as participants …
Read More »NAU to provide tuition-free college education for Arizona residents with household incomes at or below $65,000
FLAGSTAFF- NAU’s new Access2Excellence initiative reflects the urgent need to broaden participation and increase educational attainment in Arizona, helping students gain the knowledge and skills needed to participate in the state’s booming economy. Northern Arizona University (NAU) recently announced it will provide a tuition-free college education for every Arizona …
Read More »Investing elevated in the Town of Superior Arizona
Superior Arizona has recently received a total of $4.25 million appropriation from the federal government for two important projects for the future of this small rural desert community. Mayor Mila Besich and Council Member Gilbert Aguilar recently returned from a visit to Washington DC with the fruits of hard work …
Read More »Be on Alert for Identity Thieves during Tax Season
Phoenix, AZ—Identity theft occurs year-round but the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) advises taxpayers to be on heightened alert during tax season. Combating tax fraud is a high priority for the Department and works continuously to enact safeguards to protect the public from identity thieves and scammers. In recent schemes, …
Read More »Successfully Reducing Bullying At Miami
Bullying complaints at Miami are down sharply, more than 60%, over the past three years, thanks to a combination of upfront discussion, counseling, and strict consequences. Key to attacking student bullying was arriving at a clear definition, and the Miami Governing Board approved a three-part description of what constitutes bullying: …
Read More »First Friday in Globe offers sweetheart deals
February’s First Friday event will take place on February 4, 2022. There will be local business specials, a Makers Marketplace (on Oak Street near the CVCA), and a Food Truck Round-Up ( at the Old Dominion Parking Lot at Broad/Sycamore Street) from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Please remember that these locations will …
Read More »Mayor Mila Besich Reappointed to Serve on National League of Cities’ Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committe
Superior, Arizona — January 12, 2022— Mayor Mila Besich of Superior has been re-appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2022 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (EENR) Federal Advocacy Committee. First elected to a one-year term in 2020, Mayor Besich will continue to provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal …
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