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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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: …
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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 …
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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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*Reprinted with permission. By Former Superintendents, Jim Rice and John Pedicone Many people may not be aware of an impending education funding crisis that threatens to cripple public schools across Arizona. There is a state process known as the aggregate spending limit, which is part of the state budget. The Arizona Constitution established the …
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