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Arizona Department of Health Services

Hobbs’ pick for top doc hints at shift from Ducey’s management of COVID pandemic – The Center Square

Photo: Dr. Theresa Cullen Gov.-Elect Katie Hobbs’ selection of Pima County Health Director Dr. Theresa Cullen to lead the Arizona Department of Health Services marks another likely point in policy changes in contrast to outgoing Gov. Doug Ducey’s administration. Cullen promoted strict coronavirus measures in the county, which includes Tucson, when it came to precautions

Auditor General

Arizona Auditor General issues government cash receipt fraud alert – The Center Square

Image courtesy of DepositPhotos The Arizona Auditor General’s office issued an alert in hopes of stopping cash receipt fraud this week. The office notes that $3.2 million has been lost to cash-receipt-related fraud due to Arizona government employees in the past 11 years. “Cash receipt frauds are related to  skimming,  and embezzlement schemes generally involving

Jobs

Arizona saw continued job growth in October – The Center Square

Arizona had a rise in both employment and unemployment last month. Arizona added 7,300 nonfarm jobs in October, a 0.24% increase in the state’s labor force participation. However, the state’s unemployment rate rose by 0.2% to 3.9%. It marked the fourth consecutive month where the state’s unemployment rate rose. Arizona’s rise in unemployment is due

Arizona Corporation Commission

Arizona Utility Regulators Approve New Energy Saving Programs for TEP and APS Customers – Arizona PIRG Education Fund

New offerings will provide more ways for Arizonans to save money and improve home comfort Yesterday, utility regulators at Arizona Corporation Commission approved new energy efficiency programs for Arizona Public Service (APS) and Tucson Electric Power (TEP) customers. The energy efficiency programs, unique to each service territory, will give customers more options to save money

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